March 22, 2019

Mayor: Buckhannon Rotary Club’s $10k donation drives SYCC capital campaign up to about $280k

BUCKHANNON – Members of the Stockert Youth & Community Center Board didn’t mince words Thursday night, as they received the latest major donation – this

Katie Kuba March 22, 2019

Dr. Joseph Reed named one of the BEST volunteers in Buckhannon

BUCKHANNON – You might know him as a tireless champion of tobacco use prevention efforts in and around Upshur County. You might know him as

Katie Kuba March 22, 2019

New physician joins SJMH staff

The board and staff of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) welcome obstetrician/gynecologist William Hamilton, M.D., to its staff of caring physicians. Dr. Hamilton will be

News Release March 22, 2019

DNR announces trout stockings for March 18

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of March 18, 2019: Anthony Creek Bear Rocks Lake Big Clear Creek Big Sandy Creek

News Release March 22, 2019

U.S. attorney announces 33 indictments in Eastern Panhandle on drug crimes

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – A federal grand jury this week has indicted 33 individuals in seven separate indictments involving heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl distribution, United States

News Release March 22, 2019

In Like a Lion

As bouts of thundersnow rumbled through Upshur County on Friday afternoon, we were busy cleaning out some photos from the winter months. Here are a

Brian Bergstrom March 22, 2019

March teens of the month: Scott Wilson, Logan Whitehair, Heather Haddix, and Kathy Chapman

Elks Lodge honors March Teens of the Month

The Buckhannon Elks Lodge recently honored the March Teens of the Month at Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Logan Whitehair and Heather Haddix. Pictured, from left, are

News Release March 22, 2019

WVU researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers

When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues into the classroom, creating challenging

News Release March 22, 2019

Record-high regional jail bill hampers county’s 2019-2020 budgeting process

BUCKHANNON – Funds allocated to pay Upshur County’s regional jail bill in the upcoming fiscal year will comprise about 10 percent of the county’s entire

Katie Kuba March 22, 2019

County sending letter to W.Va. DOH regarding condition of Brushy Fork, Stony Run roads

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission on Thursday approved a motion to send a letter to the West Virginia Department of Highways regarding residents’ complaints

Monica Zalaznik March 22, 2019