Dave Rowan was honored with the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur’s Spirit of Service Award after 20 years volunteering at the Upshur Cooperative Parish House and more than a decade with Volunteers In Police Service.
A Brooklyn, New York man was arrested after allegedly using stolen credit card information for several purchases across West Virginia. Investigators say the case involved multiple jurisdictions and purchases of large amounts of cigarettes and fuel.
West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Omicron Delta Kappa Circle held its 63rd annual induction March 18, 2026, welcoming 21 new members in the Meditation Chapel. Founded in 1963, the circle honors top students and campus leaders across scholarship and service, plus three faculty.
Patrick Lane, a lifelong Upshur County resident and longtime local business manager, has announced his candidacy for Upshur County Commissioner in the 2026 election.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2026 healthcare scholarship program, awarding two $1,000 scholarships to eligible Upshur County students. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1.
The Buckhannon Upshur Camera Club showcased 124 photos at the Pickens Maple Syrup Festival, drawing 900+ People’s Choice ballots. The ribbon went to Al Tucker for “Dolly Sods Sunrise.” The club’s next exhibit is at the WV Strawberry Festival in May.
The Upshur County Public Library’s 31st Annual Ramp Dinner returns April 17, with dine-in and carryout options. Tickets are on sale until 10 a.m. April 15, and proceeds support library programs and summer reading.
A community bench donated by the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur to the Gibson Library was taken overnight on April 8 and returned the next day amid an active police investigation.
Back from spring break, the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs placed fourth with 79 points in an 11-team meet at Philip Barbour. Gwen Rogosky won the 3200 and Rylen Carlyle took the long jump, with several personal bests as the young squad eyes Tuesday’s home meet.
Strong relay performances powered Buckhannon-Upshur to a third-place finish (99 points) in a nine-team meet at Philip Barbour, with four relay squads taking second. Greyson Wyland led the individual efforts with a 39-5.25 shot put as the Bucs notched 21 personal records.
Kynnedy Marple fired a complete game with 11 strikeouts as Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past Oak Hill 7-1 on the road. The Lady Bucs jumped out early, got big hits from Marple and Maddie Tucker, and improved to 10-5.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s girls lacrosse attack stayed red-hot, rolling past John Marshall 21-1 behind goals from nine different Lady Bucs. Chloe Bennett and Grace Moreland scored four each as B-U dominated 36-5 in shots on goal to improve to 4-1.
Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse split a pair of road games, falling 20-6 to unbeaten Morgantown before bouncing back with a 15-6 win over Mountain State. Tobias Marple paced the Bucs in both games, and keeper Gage Scott totaled 22 saves as B-U moved to 3-4.
Buckhannon-Upshur split Big 10 matches this week, falling 4-3 at East Fairmont after adjusting to the plastic courts before bouncing back with a dominant 6-1 win over Fairmont Senior.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs were swept 7-0 by East Fairmont and Fairmont Senior in Big 10 play, falling to 1-6 overall. Coach Jason Rock praised Madison Cutright’s move up to singles, Olivia Blonn’s varsity debut, and Claire Small’s gritty 8-5 battle.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s 10th-ranked Lady Bucs returned from spring break and notched Big 10 wins over Lincoln (6-4) and East Fairmont (14-2).
West Virginia Wesleyan swept Salem University in Buckhannon, with both the women’s and men’s tennis teams earning 6-1 non-conference wins. The women took key singles and doubles points, while the men rolled with five straight-set singles victories.
