Man arrested after witness calls 911 to report active assault
A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with third-offense domestic battery after a witness called 911 to report an alleged active assault early Saturday morning.
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Buckhannon and Upshur County set trick-or-treating schedule, scarecrow contest to return
Buckhannon and Upshur County have scheduled trick-or-treating for Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Buckhannon Scarecrow Contest will also return this October.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for September 1, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for August 31, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Appalachian Impact to ‘Reach for the Stars’ at fifth annual gala
Appalachian Impact’s fifth annual “Reach for the Stars” gala will be held Oct. 17 at The Opera House with food, dancing and auctions. Proceeds will strengthen staffing, scholarships and expanded programs and spaces for middle-school students.
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On the City of Buckhannon calendar: August 31-September 4, 2026
Buckhannon’s week includes recycling pickup, public board and City Council meetings, plus park reopenings Sept. 4. Residents can also plan for Labor Day closures, delayed waste collection and upcoming community events.
Wesleyan women outshoot Pitt-Johnstown but fall 4-1 in Sunday road match
West Virginia Wesleyan College outshot Pitt-Johnstown 12-11, but a late first-half PK turned the tide and helped send the Lady Bobcats to a 4-1 road loss. Tessa Grisez scored off Natalie Carlock’s assist for the second straight match.
X-C Bucs turn in solid relay splits at Preston’s Knight Night meet
Buckhannon-Upshur’s cross-country squads posted solid splits at the Preston Knight Night Relays, led by a tightly packed A Team that placed 17th. The Bucs return home Saturday for the B-U Invitational.
B-U girls turn in steady relay marks at Preston’s Knight Night Run
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs placed ninth, 26th and 29th at the Knight Night Relays, led by the A-Team’s 40:04.8 finish. Coach Justin Bowers praised the team’s steady times as it prepares to host Saturday’s invitational.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Upshur County’s Aug. 31-Sept. 6 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams in football, soccer, golf, volleyball and cross country. Highlights include Friday night football and Saturday’s B-U Invitational.
Smith leads soccer Buccaneers’ 10–0 Response against John Marshall after Friday collapse to Martinsburg
Coby Smith scored four goals and added an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur earned its first win with a 10-0 rout of John Marshall. The dominant victory was a resounding response to Friday’s late 2-1 collapse against Martinsburg.
Soccer Lady Bucs overpower Woodrow Wilson behind Tenney, Carlyle’s four-goal surge
Brogan Tenney and Rylen Carlyle scored twice apiece as Buckhannon-Upshur powered past Woodrow Wilson 4-1 for its first win of the season. Bella Nottingham made 11 saves for the Lady Bucs, who improved to 1-0-1.
Volleyball Lady Bucs battle through challenging quad, roll past East Fairmont
Buckhannon-Upshur went 1-2 against tough competition at University High, closing with a dominant sweep of East Fairmont after losses to University and Linsly. The 2-4 Lady Bucs return home Monday to host Pendleton County.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital podiatrists accepting new patients at four clinics, from Buckhannon to Elkins
Podiatrists Jennifer Michael, DPM, and Addison Michael, DPM, are accepting new patients at four clinics — Buckhannon, Elkins, Flatwoods and Weston — bringing foot and ankle surgery, wound care and diabetic foot care within reach across central West Virginia.
Mountain CAP awarded $66,438 for juvenile justice prevention
Mountain CAP of West Virginia, based in Upshur County, will receive $66,438 through a federal juvenile justice grant program. The award is among $659,570 in grants to 12 West Virginia projects announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey.
Buckhannon-Upshur Class of 1996 turns 30-year reunion into flood relief drive
Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s Class of 1996 turned its 30-year reunion into a flood relief drive. An anonymous business matched up to $5,000 in donations, with the matching funds going to the Upshur Parish House.
