BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center is offering an LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support Program.
This new program will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 21, 2025.
The program will provide youth and families a safe space to interact and connect with others and will offer a series of educational workshops.
Please phone 304-878-1115 or email Dstiles@qualityinsights.org to pre-register. See the flyer below for more detailed information.
Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County urgently needs donated storage space for about 5,000 books, or donations to pay for rental storage. Can you help? Call 304-266-1388 or 304-472-2343.
Allie Key had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Emma Pingley scored 17, but Buckhannon-Upshur fell 53-45 at East Fairmont as Kailee Haymond poured in a game-high 25 points.
Richard Lee Young II of Buckhannon, born October 28, 1956, died unexpectedly January 23, 2026, and is survived by his sons Richard III and Colin, granddaughters Kylie and Keira, sisters Ann and Marian, and other family members.
This week’s Upshur County sports calendar lists multiple basketball games at middle, junior varsity and varsity levels, wrestling meets, indoor track and field entries, and swimming competitions across Buckhannon-Upshur, West Virginia Wesleyan and regional schools.
With extreme cold settling in, West Virginia roads will likely stay icy despite extensive plowing and salting. Pavement temperature, sunlight, traffic friction and salt chemistry all fail in deep freezes, leaving crews with little they can do until temps rise.
With about $25,000 left in the 2025-26 parks budget, Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board approved a slate of upgrades at local parks. The plan includes new playground borders, mats and mulch, replacing fencing and paving the boat ramp at North Buckhannon Riverfront Park.
