See the agenda and public notice for the City of Buckhannon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026. Get the key details on the upcoming session and how to stay informed.

Buckhannon’s March 16–20 calendar includes curbside recycling pickup starting 6 a.m. Tuesday, a Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee meeting Tuesday evening, and City Council Thursday 7–9 p.m.

Hello, Buckhannon—here’s what’s buzzing March 10: B-UHS YLA students are painting picnic tables for city parks and the WV Strawberry Festival, and WVWC will host a free “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on April 16.

West Virginia Wesleyan’s service scholars completed 5,000 hours of community service last semester — work valued at more than $167,000. Social Action Coordinator Graham Godwin told Rotary how the scholarship program connects students with local nonprofits.

Buckhannon-Upshur High School seniors can apply for several spring scholarships worth $500–$1,000, with deadlines from April 15 through May 8 and additional Appalachian Impact awards for fall 2026.

Spring is bringing a wave of upgrades around Buckhannon, from new playground equipment at North Buckhannon Park to a Charles Gibson Library roof replacement.

B-UHS Crafts I students turned Buckhannon Academy first graders’ colorful monster drawings into handmade plushies using sewing, needle felting and embroidery.

The Upshur County Youth Camp is hiring seasonal workers in Selbyville for the summer season, with openings for kitchen, cleaning, grounds keeping and lifeguard staff. Apply online or in person by May 1.

West Virginia Wesleyan and Salem traded late drama Saturday, as the Bobcats won Game 1, 6-5 in 10 innings, before the Tigers walked off Game 2, 3-2. Dylan Neach powered the opener and Alex Hernandez spun 5.1 scoreless relief, but Salem’s two-run seventh sealed the split.

Upshur County’s sports calendar for March 16–22 features a full slate of lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis, and track action. Highlights include multiple Buckhannon-Upshur home games plus West Virginia Wesleyan doubleheaders and road matchups.

West Virginia Wesleyan’s women outlasted Bloomsburg 6-1 on the new Wood Street Tennis Courts, with three singles matches going the distance in a rescheduled home showdown. The Bobcat men cruised 4-0 in their first home match of the year and jumped to No.

West Virginia Wesleyan steamrolled Geneva 17–2, taking control early and never letting up behind a 29–10 shot edge, 17 draw controls, and 21 forced turnovers.

West Virginia Wesleyan opened MEC play with a road doubleheader at EQT Park, dropping both games to Point Park, 4–1 and 12–0. The nightcap turned into a rout as the Pioneers erupted for big fourth and fifth innings, and Harold Boyce fired a complete-game no-hitter.

A state champion wrestler and B-U basketball star are this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars.

West Virginia Wesleyan split a doubleheader with WVU Tech at GoMart Ballpark, winning the opener 5–2 behind timely first-inning offense and strong relief pitching. WVU Tech answered with a 12–1 rout in Game 2, erupting for six runs in both the first and fourth innings.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s girls wrestling team proved it’s among the state’s elite as Lylah Ketterman, Olivia Blonn and Abby Radabaugh captured individual state titles. The Lady Bucs finished second overall with 114 points, just behind champion Washington’s 124.

West Virginia Wesleyan freshman Felipe Mioch earned MEC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week after key No. 1 singles and doubles wins in victories over Francis Marion and Belmont Abbey.