Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department Earns […]

Close to 200 West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates closed the book on one chapter of their lives Saturday as they prepared to embark on the next one.The 134th commencement inside Wesley Chapel on May 11 welcomed the families and friends […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:WWWC Honors ABU Transfer […]

An Upshur County man and woman have been arrested on a felony charge after they allegedly harassed the victim of a road rage incident in social media posts.Triston A. Thompson, 19, and Rachel C. Long, 23, both of Buckhannon, were […]

Buckhannon City Council approved two ordinances to tackle complaints about a generator that was running 24/7 on Elizabeth Street.Buckhannon City Council convened a special meeting May 8 to pass the first reading on two ordinances, one to amend the city’s […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:Volunteers Paddle 24 Miles […]

An Upshur County man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly chatting online about how he could shoot elementary school students from his residence.Andrew D. Hitt, 24, of Buckhannon, was arrested May 7 for making threats of terroristic acts, a felony.According to […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:Students Explore Healthcare Careers […]

Salon Meraki & Spa celebrated a major milestone over the weekend with the grand opening of its brand-new spa addition — a calming, modern retreat that now includes IV infusion therapy and aesthetic injections through a partnership with Appalachian Revival.The […]

An Upshur County man was arrested for domestic assault after allegedly hitting a person on the side of the head.Joseph Snider, 57, of Buckhannon, was arrested for domestic assault, third offense, a felony.According to the criminal complaint in the Upshur […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:B-U Middle School Musicians […]

May 9 is Provider Appreciation Day, which recognizes childcare professionals and their contributions to their communities.Stephanie Hoover, Provider Engagement Specialist for MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. attended the May 1 Upshur County Commission meeting to thank these providers.“This is celebrated annually […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:B-UHS Announces Senior Class […]

Buckhannon City Council plans to revise its noise ordinance after receiving complaints about a home using a generator continuously inside city limits, resulting in persistent loud noise.Council discussed the issue during its May 1 meeting, following concerns initially raised at […]

Hello, Buckhannon! We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events. Here’s what’s buzzing today:New HealthNet Helicopter Assigned […]

A Rock Cave man was arrested after allegedly threatening someone with a pair of scissors.David Perrine, 36, was arrested for domestic assault third offense, a felony, and brandishing a dangerous weapon, a misdemeanor.According to the criminal complaint in the Upshur […]

The pool at the Upshur County Recreation Park will open May 24.Upshur County Parks and Recreation Director Jeremiah McCourt attended the May 1 Upshur County Commission meeting to detail some changes at the park and upcoming events.The pool hours for […]

The City of Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board decided to re-evaluate the city’s parking ordinance after discovering inconsistencies.The Consolidated Board discussed several issues related to parking during their April 24 meeting, but the discussion about revisiting the ordinance grew specifically […]

An Upshur County man was arrested after a traffic stop allegedly led to an officer discovering methamphetamine and marijuana.Ricky Gibson, 33, of Buckhannon, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a felony, and possession of methamphetamine, a misdemeanor.According […]

A French Creek man was arrested after allegedly using another person’s bank information to purchase electronics through the Walmart app.Jared Bryant, 21, of French Creek, was arrested for two counts of fraudulent use of an access device.According to the criminal […]

The Upshur County Commission recently sought to raise awareness of the key role emergency telecommunicators play in keeping their communities safe.During the April 17 Upshur County Commission meeting, commissioners proclaimed April 13 through 19 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week […]

The 83rd annual edition of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival kicks off in less than two weeks, and a representative from the festival recently met with the city officials to discuss logistics for the event.With the start of the fairytale-themed […]

Do you wish you’d spent more time learning practical skills and less on parallelograms in high school?If so, the Leadership Upshur Class of 2025 has some good news for you: members are collaborating with the Upshur Parish House to offer […]

An Upshur County man was arrested for illegally possessing multiple firearms during an investigation into allegations that he paid for sexual acts with marijuana.Charles Wingfield, 68, of Buckhannon, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver, a felony, and 19 […]

An Upshur County man was arrested after allegedly possessing stamps that tested positive for fentanyl.Joseph Wagner, 42, of Buckhannon, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver, a felony, and driving under the influence, a misdemeanor.According to the criminal complaint […]

A Buckhannon man and woman were arrested after allegedly damaging a car in a road rage incident.Olivia Hite, 21, of Buckhannon was arrested for destruction of property, a misdemeanor; conspiracy to commit a felony, a felony; leaving the scene of […]

Buckhannon City Council agreed to work with West Virginia Wesleyan College to support a new certificate in addiction counseling at the institution.Dr. Jen Randall Reyes, director of the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at WVWC, attended the April […]

A French Creek woman who allegedly took more than $70,000 in jewelry and cash while cleaning houses was arrested Wednesday.West Virginia State Police arrested Mikela M. Mitchell, 41, on Wednesday, April 16, for allegedly stealing $70,284 in jewelry and cash […]