Buckhannon hopes to replace a water main beneath Route 20 during planned overnight closures for turn-lane construction. Other city utility projects are advancing, including sewer work on Chestnut and Walnut streets and a completed Central Avenue water upgrade.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, a sportswriter recalls the fear and silence of that day—and how Buckhannon-Upshur football offered a fragile sense of normalcy. The weekly football picks continue with Todd Ware taking Week Two.
The Upshur County Commission agreed to light the courthouse purple in recognition of Recovery Month. One Unique Recovery House is also seeking bridge funding to retain two recovery support specialists.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council and Stockert Youth and Community Center Board of Directors special meeting on September 14, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
The Thacker family donated 47 acres to Audra State Park and gave $15,000 to the West Virginia State Parks Foundation for signage and future trails in the park’s new Thacker Addition.
Ayden Travise’s first-half hat trick and two goals apiece from Coby Smith and Brody Wright powered Buckhannon-Upshur past Lincoln 7-0. The Bucs improved to 4-2-1 overall and 3-0 in Big 10 play ahead of Saturday’s home match with Huntington.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School rolled past Barbour County 38-8 to improve to 2-0 after opening with a win over Lincoln. The Little Bucs face their first road test Wednesday at Liberty.
Jimmie Green scored twice and added an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie North Marion 3-3. The Bucs dominated possession and chances but were left frustrated by missed opportunities and costly mistakes.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting on September 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Buckhannon’s 2026 Pumpkin Scarecrow Contest invites residents, businesses and groups to decorate downtown lampposts Oct. 5-31. Entries must be family-friendly, securely installed and removed by Nov. 2.
Elaine M. Hager, 96, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on September 5, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to faith and family, warm smile, hospitality, and positive outlook.
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A longtime State Farm agent on Buckhannon's Main Street, Kelley Tierney offers home, auto, life and renters insurance — plus State Farm financial services — under the company's "Here For What Matters" approach.
Betty Jean Howes, 97, of Upshur County, passed away at home on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted homemaker and longtime member of Indian Camp Church.
Buckhannon-Upshur seeks its first win Friday at Nicholas County in its third straight road game. The Bucs must protect the football, shore up their run defense and manage their limited depth against the 1-0 Grizzlies.
