Fall sports are officially underway in Upshur County, and we’ve posted our first photo gallery update of the season! My Buckhannon premium members can click here to see award-winning photographer Brian Bergstrom’s top images from Saturday’s game against Greenbrier East. Not a member? Subscribe now for the latest news and sports action all year long!
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Everett E. “Sonny” Propst, 95, of Buckhannon, WV, died June 21, 2026, at his home. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of numerous civic and fraternal organizations.
Buckhannon’s June 22-26 calendar includes a June 25 Consolidated Public Works Board meeting and the return of Festival Fridays with Full Circle, plus the weekly Farmers Market in Jawbone Park.
NRGRDA executive director Jina Belcher has stepped down after more than seven years leading economic development efforts in Southern West Virginia.
Bethlehem Girl Scout Bridget Zoeckler earned a $5,000 national Gold Award Scholarship for creating an ADHD awareness website packed with clear info on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and resources.
The West Virginia Department of Education, with the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, has named finalists for the 2027 School Service Personnel of the Year.
Upshur Parish House has promoted Charllotte Costa to assistant director, recognizing her growing leadership in keeping operations running smoothly.
