See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, with key items and discussion topics for the board’s upcoming session. Stay informed on what’s on the docket for local waste collection planning and decisions.

A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly losing control of his vehicle on Route 33 East in Buckhannon and rolling it. He is charged with driving license revoked for DUI third offense.

The 2026 West Virginia Largest Yard Sale returns Aug. 7-8, with more sellers expected and new participation in Webster County. Registration is open through July 26, and a digital-only map goes live July 31 to help shoppers plan their routes.

Buckhannon City Council voted to make Colonial Arts Center programmer Bryce O’Loughlin a full-time city employee as his expanding music and media work pushed his hours up.

Upshur County administrator Tabatha Perry has been honored with the County Commissioners Association’s Shining Star award. The recognition highlights her work on major grant-funded projects and her day-to-day leadership supporting the county commission.

Buckhannon is moving to buy and demolish an abandoned Cleveland Avenue property long targeted by code enforcement, with costs expected to stay under $5,000.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital general surgeon Dr. Susan Long has been named WVSOM’s 2026 Outstanding Preceptor Award recipient for the Central East Region.

Food truck vendors may soon be able to rent space in the Madison Street parking lot in Buckhannon. Public Works Director Ethan Crosten said the site’s existing utility hookups could make it an easy way to bring vendors into the city.

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned WVSWA All-State Baseball honors, led by junior Brody McDaniels on the First Team, junior Jaxon Spratt on the Second Team, and senior Jerin Westfall as Honorable Mention.

First Community Bank surged into first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with a 26½–13½ win over former leader Custom Cabinets, taking the top spot with 74 points.

The 2026 Buccaneer Soccer Camp wrapped up in Tennerton with over 70 first- through eighth-graders taking part in four days of skills, drills, and games led by Buckhannon-Upshur boys coach Dalton Auvil.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs earned major recognition on the 2026 WVSWA All-State Softball Team, with Kynnedy Marple named First Team, Braylea Squires Second Team, and Payton Brown Honorable Mention. The trio helped power a record-breaking 25-10 season.

Buckhannon Toyota is back as title sponsor of the 2026 NCWV Summer Swim League, donating $10,000 to support teams, meets, and young swimmers across the 13-team region. The league topped 600 swimmers in 2025 and will host relay and championship events in Bridgeport and Buckhannon.

Custom Cabinets surged into first place in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Men’s Golf League with a 25½-14½ win over Lynx WV, edging Sam’s Pizza and First Community Bank. Steve Hollen shot low actual (35) and Greg Jones claimed low net (29).

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned 2026 Big 10 All-Conference honors as voted by league coaches, led by First Team infielder Brody McDaniels. Jaxon Spratt and Jerin Westfall landed on the Second Team after standout seasons at the plate and on the mound.

One last game, side by side. This Friday, B-U star Jerin Westfall suits up for his dad — coach Jason Westfall — one final time at the North-South All-Star Game. “It’s not just about basketball; it’s about family and the memories we’re making together,” Jerin said.

Buckhannon-Upshur junior Kynnedy Marple was named the 2026 Big 10 Softball Player of the Year after a dominant conference season in the circle and at the plate.