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Local News

Four die in Barbour County house fire linked to discarded fireworks

Four adults died in a Wednesday night house fire in Junior after investigators say discarded consumer fireworks likely ignited a trash bag on the front porch. With no working smoke alarms and the exit blocked by flames, the victims were unable to escape.

Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur named District Club of the Year

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur received the district’s Club of the Year award at its June 30 meeting. District Governor Rick Macak praised the club’s growth, community grants and recycling project as among the most well-rounded in the district.

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Local Sports

Wesleyan finishes eighth in MEC Commissioner’s Cup standings

Charleston captured the 2025-26 MEC Commissioner’s Cup for overall athletic excellence, earning its ninth straight title behind a 0.978 all-sports rating and a haul of championships. West Virginia Wesleyan finished eighth in the final standings with a 0.462 rating.

Summer League Basketball continues week one action

Week one of the Summer Basketball League rolled on at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, with the Ball Hogs (Varsity) and Sam’s Pizza posting big wins in the Buccaneer Division.

Summer Basketball League kicks off with six games on Monday

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League tipped off Monday at West Virginia Wesleyan College with six games across the Buccaneer and Bobcat divisions. Big nights included Owen Cartwright’s 30 points for the JV Ball Hogs and Corey Boulden’s 36 for Country Roads PT.

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, listing game times for Junior Legion baseball, Buccaneer and Bobcat Division basketball, swimming meets, and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League. Events run June 29–July 5, with no games scheduled Saturday.