Community Bulletin
For more than 120 years, the Elkins hospital now known as Davis Medical Center has been where the Potomac Highlands turns for care. Today that includes expert kidney care close to home — sparing many patients a drive out of the region. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025.
Brody Wright’s fifth-minute goal lifted Buckhannon-Upshur to a gritty 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Wheeling Central Catholic. Landon Wright made four saves as the short-handed Bucs secured a clean sheet and improved to 6-4-1.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s three varsity runners delivered big results at the Adidas Challenge, led by Gwendolyn Rogosky’s ninth-place finish in a 244-runner field. Isabella Bowers placed 27th and Chloe Lewis took 54th.
Buckhannon-Upshur placed 15th against a 36-team field at the Adidas Challenge in Cary, led by sophomore Mitchell Whitley’s 18th-place finish. Half of B-U’s 16 runners, including girls, set personal bests.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon plans nearly $200,000 in fall paving, including Henry Street and part of South Florida Street. Council also discussed stormwater funding, a Camden Avenue demolition and police camera upgrades.
Buckhannon’s Sept. 21-25 calendar features public meetings, guitar lessons and a free artist talk and reception for the Vital Actants exhibit. The city also shares upcoming events, gallery dates and flood recovery resources.
