City board votes to begin substantial upgrade of Jawbone Park Stage

Monica Zalaznik
March 31, 2024

BUCKHANNON – The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board has agreed to invest in a larger, professional-level stage at Jawbone Park. The board voted to lay out plans to build a larger stage at Jawbone Park during their March 28 meeting, […]

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LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Rock Cave, Weston, and Buckhannon

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June 11, 2025

LUCAS, WVU Medicine’s mobile lung cancer screening unit, will offer low-dose CT scans in Rock Cave, Weston, and Buckhannon in July for insured and eligible uninsured patients by appointment.

Man arrested for allegedly attempting to cash unauthorized check at BC Bank in Buckhannon

Monica Zalaznik
June 11, 2025

Christian Lyons, 47, of Ashford, was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly attempting to cash a check without authorization at a Buckhannon bank, with surveillance and account details helping police identify him.

Summer Basketball League continues to grow under UCRC director Mitchell Shaw

Duane Carpenter
June 11, 2025

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League, overseen by UCRC director Mitchell Shaw, is thriving and expanding with 18 teams and 183 players, offering organized, community-focused competition and new sponsorship-driven prizes in Buckhannon.

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Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for June 11, 2025

My Buckhannon
June 11, 2025

Local highlights include a June 28 Glow Stick Party at James Curry Library, Upshur Schools’ virtual learning signups, BUHS rescheduled Alumni Soccer Game and a debut novel by Chantelle Kerr.

Upshur Update: Catch up on the latest local news in our June 11, 2025 podcast

My Buckhannon
June 11, 2025

The Upshur Update highlights the return of the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, pool openings with new inclusive programs, community achievements in literacy and sports, student honors, local recognitions, and upcoming summer events in Buckhannon and Upshur County.

‘It’s the Small Things that Count’ – Lively pens book about daughter Megan

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June 11, 2025

Alisa Mauk Lively has written “It’s the Small Things that Count,” a book celebrating the life and impact of her late daughter Megan, with proceeds benefiting Upshur County Special Olympics.

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Buckhannon woman arrested for allegedly selling meth within 1,000 feet of local youth center

Monica Zalaznik
June 10, 2025

Tiffany Sparks, 43, was arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant within 1,000 feet of the Stockert Youth and Community Center in Buckhannon, according to police.

Read all about it: Rachel Strawder named new director of Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County

Lily Hicks
June 10, 2025

Rachel Strawder, a longtime member and former AmeriCorps VISTA, has been named the new director of Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County, succeeding Jennifer Higham and aiming to expand literacy outreach in the community.

City of Buckhannon to pave Randolph Street and other roads this week

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June 10, 2025

The City of Buckhannon will begin paving southern Randolph Street on June 10, followed by Railroad Avenue, East Lincoln Street, and Maple Street, and asks residents to remove vehicles during the process.