Buckhannon board approves Veterans Day parade for Nov. 7
Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board approved a Veterans Day parade for Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and a Christmas parade for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.
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Wesleyan sports recap: Women’s soccer blanks Wheeling in week’s top performance
An early header helped the Wesleyan women beat Wheeling before mosquitoes cut short my visit to Culpepper Stadium last Wednesday. Here is the week in Bobcat sports.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 6, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Gwen Rogosky and Jacob Frye
Gwen Rogosky and Jacob Frye are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars! Rogosky placed fifth in 19:39 at the Stonewall Invitational, while Frye caught six passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns against Fairmont Senior.
Raising the Jolly Roger With… Kadyn Baisden
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Kadyn Baisden in the latest Raising the Jolly Roger With feature. The four-sport athlete shares favorite team memories, his parents’ support and advice for young Buccaneers: put in the work and make the most of your time.
Local business plans Halloween event at Buckhannon’s Jawbone Park
Majestic Mountains Studio is planning a Halloween event at Jawbone Park in Buckhannon on Oct. 31 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The free event will feature vendors, games, crafts and costume contests.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 5, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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Kenneth Allen Heater
Kenneth Allen Heater, 76, of Buckhannon, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was a devoted husband, a faithful member of Good Hope Tabernacle, and a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry.
Rev. Jake Steele ’05 to speak at WVWC homecoming chapel service
Wesleyan alumnus the Rev. Jake Steele will preach at the public Homecoming Chapel Service on October 11 at 10 a.m. in Wesley Chapel, with music by students Aubree Bozic and Christiana Mande.
City of Buckhannon weekly update: October 5–9, 2026
The City of Buckhannon’s October 5–9 update includes public meetings, bulky goods collection, arts activities and flood recovery resources.
Fourth-quarter chances slip away as Wesleyan falls to Wheeling, 23-14
An end-zone interception and a field goal off the right upright ended two fourth-quarter scoring chances as West Virginia Wesleyan lost 23-14 to Wheeling at Cebe Ross Field.
Linda Louise Rowan
Linda Louise Rowan, 66, of Volga, WV, died October 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Buckhannon. She was a homemaker, a Christian by faith, and a graduate of the Romney School for the Deaf and Blind.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Upshur County’s Oct. 5–11 sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams in action. Highlights include MEC golf championships, football matchups, soccer, volleyball and the Wesleyan Bobcat Bash tennis event.
Stump, Andrews lead B‑UMS surge to dominant win at Stonewall Invitational
Felix Stump and Sylas Andrews finished second and third as the B-UMS Little Bucs powered to the Stonewall Invitational team title with 32 points. Four top-10 finishes fueled the victory over St. Francis and Bridgeport.
Johnston, Wright lead Little Lady Bucs at Stonewall Invitational
Audrey Johnston placed fifth and Taylor Wright ninth to lead the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs at the Stonewall Invitational. B-UMS finished fifth among six teams with 103 points and heads to the Mid Mountain Conference championships Saturday.
Community Bulletin
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Rotary Club to host fall community blood screenings
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Buckhannon Upshur Rotary will offer $35 blood screenings by appointment Oct. 10-31 in Buckhannon and Nov. 7 in Rock Cave. Optional tests are available, and participants must fast for 12 hours.
Smith shines, Green seals it: Soccer Bucs outlast Knights in 4-3 victory
Coby Smith tallied two goals and an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur outlasted Cabell Midland 4-3. Jimmie Green’s winner with five minutes left capped a gritty Bucs performance and boosted their playoff seeding hopes.
Rogosky places top five, Lady Bucs take third at Stonewall Invitational
Gwendolyn Rogosky broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time, finishing fifth in 19:39.5 at the Stonewall Invitational. The Lady Bucs placed third despite missing Chloe Lewis, with nine runners posting personal-best times.
