Meet Bryce Mullens, a Buckhannon-Upshur senior who runs cross country and track. In this week’s Raising the Jolly Roger feature, he shares favorite team memories, a coach’s lasting advice and his plans for college.
Boozy Bakers, a new bakery selling alcohol-infused cakes and chocolates along with alcohol-free treats, will hold its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 2404 Kesling Mill Road.
Lily Rice and Alex Wamsley are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for Oct. 19-25. Rice scored both goals in B-U’s 2-0 postseason soccer win, while Wamsley rushed for 112 yards against Lincoln.
The City of Buckhannon will start hanging Christmas decorations in Jawbone Park and on Main Street Nov. 2 and hopes to finish by Nov. 20. The Consolidated Public Works Board also agreed to look at prices for new garland.
A $1,339,077 award will replace the aging Bonnie’s Bus mammography unit and expand WVU’s mobile cancer screening program, with plans for up to 168 screening events a year.
Upshur County’s Precinct 18 has been temporarily relocated to a new polling location at the Vo-Tech School because of ongoing renovations, and signs will direct voters to it.
West Virginia Wesleyan College students will collect food door to door from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for the Upshur Parish House. Donations can also be dropped off at 68 College Ave. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital earned national recognition for low C. diff infection rates after reporting zero infections from October 2024 through September 2025.
George Washington scored five second-half goals to beat Buckhannon-Upshur 6-0 in the South Region quarterfinals. The Bucs stayed within a goal until the 59th minute before the Patriots pulled away, ending Buckhannon-Upshur’s season at 11-7-3.
Elliot Paul Harris Bean was born in Morgantown on October 26, 2026, and passed away the same day. His brief life was surrounded by the love of his parents, Joshua and Kellie Bean, and his extended family.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s season ended with a 5-0 loss to top-ranked George Washington in the regional quarterfinal. The Lady Bucs finished 6-11-3, with coach Rosie Shackleford praising their heart and determination.
Despite a 27-10 record, No. 8 seed Buckhannon-Upshur faces an uphill road in Wednesday’s South Region Volleyball Tournament. The Lady Bucs open against Oak Hill, a team they’ve beaten twice, with top-seeded Cabell Midland awaiting the winner.
Community Bulletin
Hank Ellis Insurance Agency in Buckhannon is urging drivers to ask about an auto insurance rate lock — a way to hold a rate steady as premiums climb. The independent Erie agency, owner-operated since 2006, writes auto, home, life and commercial coverage.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s MacKenna Halfin earned MEC Offensive Volleyball Player of the Week honors after recording 45 kills in three matches. Charleston’s Sahana Rajesh claimed the defensive award with 64 digs.
West Virginia Wesleyan goalkeeper Reyna Dalton earned MEC Women’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after two shutouts and 16 saves. Frostburg State’s Cassidy Paige took offensive honors with four assists in two wins.
