Here’s the latest banter and news briefs from around Buckhannon and Upshur County.

A city police officer, a state trooper and an EMS worker helped rescue an elderly woman from a burning Buckhannon home. Fire Chief JB Kimble says the rescue reflects a new generation rebuilding camaraderie across departments.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026. Get a quick look at what will be discussed and what’s on the board’s docket.

A 65-year-old man was arrested after allegedly posting threatening Facebook posts directed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and its staff.

West Virginia Wesleyan College named Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, senior pastor of Bridgeport United Methodist Church, as its Baccalaureate speaker. He will speak Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel; graduates should wear cap and gown, and guests are welcome.

Get the full agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026. See what’s on the docket and what the council plans to discuss.

See what’s on the docket for the Upshur County Commission meeting on April 2, 2026, with the full agenda laid out in one place. Get a quick look at the items up for discussion and action.

The American Red Cross of Allegheny Highlands has set two upcoming blood drives in Upshur County and is urging residents to keep donating. Executive director Jason Keeling shared local service numbers, from CPR training to disaster response and support for military families.

Mallory Moss and Brody McDaniels are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars. Moss powered the Lady Buc lacrosse team to a 3-0 week, while McDaniels helped the Buccaneer baseball team start 2-0 with strong pitching and hitting.

West Virginia Wesleyan’s tennis teams split with Fairmont State in Buckhannon as the women fell 5-2 despite wins at No. 5 singles and two doubles flights. The men stunned ITA No. 25 Fairmont State 4-3, clinched by Leandro Arranda’s late-evening decider as daylight faded.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s five-game win streak ended Monday with a 6-2 Big 10 loss at Lincoln after the Lady Bucs let a 2-0 lead slip away. Aspen Dyer’s two-run homer tied it, then the Cougars plated four in the fifth to pull away as B-U couldn’t rally late.

West Virginia Wesleyan split Sunday’s MEC doubleheader at Concord, rallying with a six-run fourth to win the opener 8-4 behind Morgan Greene’s complete game. Concord responded with an 11-2, five-inning win in game two, fueled by big third- and fourth-inning outbursts.

West Virginia Wesleyan split Sunday’s MEC doubleheader with Fairmont State in Morgantown, storming to an 8-6 Game 1 win before falling 6-1 in the nightcap. Carter Collins powered the opener and Alex Hernandez went the distance, but the Falcons’ late four-run sixth sealed Game 2.

Frostburg State jumped out to eight goals in the first 6:07 and never looked back, rolling past West Virginia Wesleyan 32-1 in MEC women’s lacrosse.

Tobias Marple scored four goals as Buckhannon-Upshur earned a 6-3 win over Jefferson County, taking a 4-2 halftime lead and holding on late. Gage Scott made 14 saves as the Bucs improved to 2-2 and head to George Washington on Tuesday.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs enjoyed a perfect weekend, edging University 6-5 for the Hawks’ first loss before crushing Wheeling Park 18-2. Mallory Moss powered the offense in both wins as B-U improved to 3-1 and returns April 8 at John Marshall.

Buckhannon-Upshur split with North Marion as the boys swept 7-0 and improved to 1-0 in Big 10 play, while the girls fell 5-2. Coach Jason Rock praised the boys’ win but wants more intensity, and noted the Lady Bucs are improving despite a young varsity roster.