October 7, 2020

Manchin, Capito announce nearly $600k for West Virginia University research

Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $599,127 from the National

News Release October 7, 2020

Four students, five employees in Upshur County Schools confirmed positive for COVID-19

BUCKHANNON — The superintendent of Upshur County Schools confirmed that four students and five employees have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday evening. Dr.

Katie Kuba October 7, 2020

Izola B. Marple

Izola B. Marple, 89, of Hackers Creek, W.Va., died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home. She was born March 19, 1931, in Barbour County,

My Buckhannon October 7, 2020

Sammie Neil “Mud Flap” Linger

Sammie Neil “Mud Flap” Linger, 42, of Buckhannon, W.Va. died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the V.A. Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born

My Buckhannon October 7, 2020

WVU Diversity Week offers variety of virtual events

West Virginia University’s annual Diversity Week (Oct. 11-16), while an online event, will broach the subjects of justice for indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and

News Release October 7, 2020

City to purchase new Street Department headquarters for $1.5 million

BUCKHANNON – A downturn in the local oil and gas industry has opened up an opportunity for Buckhannon’s Street Department to expand its operations. Buckhannon

Katie Kuba October 7, 2020

County outlines operations during two-week courthouse closure

Due to the continued increase in local COVID-19 cases with 82 currently active, the Upshur County Commission has voted to close the Courthouse, Annex and

News Release October 7, 2020

Pioneer Art Shop set to feature works of Glenville State College Students

GLENVILLE, WV – Students in the Art and Design Program at Glenville State College (GSC) are gaining real-world experience while also showcasing their artwork in

News Release October 7, 2020

Emergency meeting: Upshur County Courthouse closed until Oct. 21

The Upshur County Commission voted to close the Upshur County Courthouse until Oct. 21 during an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon. The decision comes just two

Monica Zalaznik October 7, 2020

Upshur County reports 19 new COVID cases Wednesday, now has highest infection rate in West Virginia

Upshur County saw another surge of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announcing that 19 new

Brian Bergstrom October 7, 2020