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Man faces new charge of wanton endangerment involving a firearm
FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek man arrested last month for allegedly shooting in the direction of plainclothes deputies is now facing another felony charge for firing a weapon near two individuals on Seng Run. Michael Phipps, 62, of French […]
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County commission officially approves health department’s increases in permit, service fees
BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission approved a request from the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department to institute a raise increase for fees associated with permits and services. Sue McKisic, nurse director at the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department, attended the May 2 Upshur […]
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Colonial Arts Center gears up for an uproarious night at May 10 comedy show
BUCKHANNON – Get ready to laugh it up because a comedy show is coming to town next Friday. The Colonial Arts Center has announced that its first comedy show of the season, featuring headliner Cam
Upshur Recreational Park to open pool season with two brand-new activities
BUCKHANNON – The pool season at the Upshur County Recreational Park is just a few weeks away, and this year, it will usher in several new activities for patrons to try out. Upshur County Parks and Recreation Director Jeremiah McCourt […]
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Four Upshur County residents arrested in drug bust on Randolph Street
BUCKHANNON — Four Upshur County residents were arrested Wednesday, according to a press release from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, May 1, 2024,
Upshur superintendent reports results of end-of-the-year assessment for grades K-8
TENNERTON – Ready or not, results from the end-of-the-year i-Ready evaluation are rolling in, and Upshur County Schools Superintendent Christy Miller says there’s reason for optimism. The i-Ready assessment – which uses benchmarks to evaluate students’ achievement levels in reading […]
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Foster’s Marketing Group announces spots available for vendors at 2024 Strawberry Festival
BUCKHANNON — Vendors looking to sell their goods – and good eats – during the 82nd annual Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon have a new opportunity
Two firefighters treated for heat exposure after battling blaze on Upper Drive
BUCKHANNON – Two firefighters received medical care after responding to a fire at 529 Upper Drive on Monday. Buckhannon Fire Chief JB Kimble said the department received a call about the fire at 7:26 p.m. and it took about an […]
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French Creek venue destroyed in intense blaze, no injuries reported
FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek barn that had been turned into a large event venue was deemed a total loss after a fire engulfed the structure on Saturday. Banks District Volunteer Fire Department chief John Roby said the department […]
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Upshur County Sheriff apprehends man for breaking into sheriff’s office storage building
BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man who allegedly broke into a building leased by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Saturday. Jacob A. Hilbert, 42, of French Creek, was arrested on April 27 for breaking and entering, a felony. […]
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Big first inning lifts Buckhannon-Upshur past Elkins, 10-3
ELKINS – The Buckhannon-Upshur baseball Buccaneers had a huge five-run first inning and rolled to a 10-3 win over the Elkins Tigers on the road Monday evening. In that first inning, Gage Parsons, who knocked in four runs in the […]
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Lacrosse Bucs drop final two regular season games; will face Mountain State in playoff opener
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse Buccaneers dropped their last two contests of the regular season, falling in outings to Musselman and University. The Bucs made the long road trip to Musselman last Friday and dropped a 12-7 decision then wrapped […]
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Lady Bucs open sectional tournament beating Preston but falling to University
TENNERTON – It was a tale of two different games for the Buckhannon-Upshur softball Lady Bucs in their Class AAA Region I, Section 2 contests on Monday and Tuesday. At home on Monday, the Lady Bucs defeated Preston by an […]
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Williams takes first in high jump; Bucs claim runner-up honors at Big 10 Championships
CLARKSBURG – Malaki Williams won the high jump for the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers clearing 6-4 in the Big 10 Conference Championships to help the Bucs to runner-up honors in the 13-team event at Robert C. Byrd Tuesday evening. The Bucs placed […]
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Shreve wins 3200 and sets new school record at Big 10 Conference Championships as Lady Bucs finish fifth
CLARKSBURG – Buckhannon-Upshur’s Samantha Shreve broke a school record in the 3200-meter run at the Big 10 Conference Championships held at Robert C. Byrd High School on Tuesday. Shreve took first place in the event with a time of 11:20.53, […]
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Sam’s Pizza takes over lead in Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League standings
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League has a new leader sitting atop of the standings after week four action. Sam’s
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West Virginia State Parks announce delayed opening of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
South Charleston, W.Va. – Due to the recent flooding of the Ohio River Basin, the opening of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be postponed
WVU crowdfunding effort aims to support Go Baby Go program, provide ride-on cars for children with disabilities
BUCKHANNON — Go Baby Go, a student-led service project providing modified battery-powered ride-on cars for children with limited mobility, is the focus of a crowdfunding
West Virginia Department of Human Services observes Mental Health Awareness Month
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) unites with agencies across the state and country during
Acclaimed WVU astrophysicist elected to elite National Academy of Sciences, a first for the University
An internationally renowned astrophysicist at West Virginia University has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in
Adkins officially takes over as WVU Mountaineer mascot during rifle passing ceremony
A West Virginia University tradition continues with Braden Adkins formally accepting the role of the Mountaineer mascot during a symbolic ceremony Friday (April 26) at the Mountainlair, marking the end
This Week in West Virginia History: April 28 – May 4
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at
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Man faces new charge of wanton endangerment involving a firearm
FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek man arrested last month for allegedly shooting in the direction of plainclothes deputies is now facing another felony charge for firing a weapon near two individuals on Seng Run.
County commission officially approves health department’s increases in permit, service fees
BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission approved a request from the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department to institute a raise increase for fees associated with permits and services. Sue McKisic, nurse director at the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department,
Colonial Arts Center gears up for an uproarious night at May 10 comedy show
BUCKHANNON – Get ready to laugh it up because a comedy show is coming to town next Friday. The Colonial Arts Center has announced that its first comedy show of the season, featuring headliner Cam
Upshur Recreational Park to open pool season with two brand-new activities
BUCKHANNON – The pool season at the Upshur County Recreational Park is just a few weeks away, and this year, it will usher in several new activities for patrons to try out. Upshur County
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Big first inning lifts Buckhannon-Upshur past Elkins, 10-3
ELKINS – The Buckhannon-Upshur baseball Buccaneers had a huge five-run first inning and rolled to a 10-3 win over the Elkins Tigers on the road Monday evening. In that first inning, Gage Parsons, who knocked
Lacrosse Bucs drop final two regular season games; will face Mountain State in playoff opener
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse Buccaneers dropped their last two contests of the regular season, falling in outings to Musselman and University. The Bucs made the long road trip to Musselman last Friday and dropped
Lady Bucs open sectional tournament beating Preston but falling to University
TENNERTON – It was a tale of two different games for the Buckhannon-Upshur softball Lady Bucs in their Class AAA Region I, Section 2 contests on Monday and Tuesday. At home on Monday, the Lady
Williams takes first in high jump; Bucs claim runner-up honors at Big 10 Championships
CLARKSBURG – Malaki Williams won the high jump for the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers clearing 6-4 in the Big 10 Conference Championships to help the Bucs to runner-up honors in the 13-team event at Robert C. Byrd
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West Virginia State Parks announce delayed opening of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
South Charleston, W.Va. – Due to the recent flooding of the Ohio River Basin, the opening of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be postponed until Monday, May 6, 2024. Originally slated to commence on
WVU crowdfunding effort aims to support Go Baby Go program, provide ride-on cars for children with disabilities
BUCKHANNON — Go Baby Go, a student-led service project providing modified battery-powered ride-on cars for children with limited mobility, is the focus of a crowdfunding effort launched by the West Virginia University School of Medicine in partnership with
West Virginia Department of Human Services observes Mental Health Awareness Month
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) unites with agencies across the state and country during Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the vital role mental
Acclaimed WVU astrophysicist elected to elite National Academy of Sciences, a first for the University
An internationally renowned astrophysicist at West Virginia University has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world. Maura McLaughlin, Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and