No. 15 Buckhannon-Upshur steamrolled East Fairmont 62–28 on homecoming after scoring touchdowns on all eight first-half possessions. Freshman Kadeen Edwards powered the Bucs with 123 rushing yards and two total touchdowns.
A man was arrested in Buckhannon after an officer reported seeing him drive on a revoked license.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Earl J. Holley was a retired WV DOH mechanic and heavy equipment operator, an active UMWA member, and a member of Mt. Lebanon UMC. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family.
Melody Calkins and Tyree Archer were crowned Wesleyan’s homecoming royalty before the October 10 game. Buckhannon nursing major Graci Ketterman was among the senior attendants.
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center will offer a free dementia-caregiver workshop November 4 in Elkins. Registration is required by October 19, and space is limited.
Sydney Baird earned All-MEC honorable mention as WV Wesleyan finished seventh at the 2026 MEC Women’s Golf Championship. Charleston claimed the team title, while Glenville State’s Elaina Seeley took individual honors.
Buckhannon-Upshur blasted Philip Barbour 6–0 to close the regular season with four wins in five matches. Nicholas Munro scored twice, while Coby Smith delivered a goal and three assists as the Bucs built momentum for the playoffs.
Gwendolyn Rogosky and Chloe Lewis earned All-Conference Second Team honors as Buckhannon-Upshur finished sixth at the Big 10 championships. Missing Isabella Bowers due to illness, the Lady Bucs now turn to the Oct. 24 regional meet.
Mitchell Whitley placed 11th in 17:56.4 at the Big 10 Conference cross-country championships, earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Short-handed Buckhannon-Upshur did not field a team score and heads to regionals next Saturday.
John Richard Ireland, 63, of Buckhannon, WV, died October 15, 2026. He will be remembered for his loving spirit, unique personality and the joy he brought to those who knew him.
Community Bulletin
Morgan Nesland, PA-C, has joined WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital as a pediatric provider at St. Joseph's Rural Health Clinic in Buckhannon, where she is accepting new patients from newborns through age 18.
Meet B-UHS’s 2026 homecoming court, led by Queen Alivia Cogar and King Tobias Marple, as the celebration continues with Friday’s football game and Saturday’s Greek Garden dance.
Upshur County commissioners approved a student poll worker program for the November 3 election. Eligible juniors and seniors must complete training and obtain written permission from a parent or guardian.
