Upshur County Public Library launches ‘Food for Fines’ drive benefiting Free Meals Appalachia

News Release

October 31, 2025

The Upshur County Public Library is accepting nonperishable food donations in exchange for credits on overdue fines as part of its “Food for Fines” community drive.

Each donated nonperishable item applies a $1 credit toward library late fees. The offer does not apply to billed items, and community members may donate even if they do not owe fines.

Collected items will be delivered to Free Meals Appalachia (FMA), organized by Abigail Wiernik. FMA assembles family meal bags using pantry staples to help address gaps in SNAP benefits and is part of the Appalachian Mutual Aid Collective.

Donations can be dropped off at the Upshur County Public Library, 1150 Route 20 South Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201. For more information, call 304-473-4219 or click here for a donation list.

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

My Buckhannon · April 6, 2026

Steven Wayne Cox

Steven Wayne Cox, 79, of French Creek, WV, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Markleysburg, PA, due to complications from dementia. He retired after 40 years as a security officer at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Duane Carpenter · April 6, 2026

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field from April 6–12. Find game times and matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur teams and West Virginia Wesleyan, plus key meets and doubleheaders.

Duane Carpenter · April 6, 2026

Baseball Bucs split action with Lincoln, Lewis County

Buckhannon-Upshur split Big 10 action, falling 10-4 to Lincoln after eight errors led to 10 unearned runs. The Bucs bounced back with a 13-1, five-inning rout of Lewis County behind Jaxon Spratt’s 3-for-3 day with two homers and six RBIs.

Duane Carpenter · April 6, 2026

B-U’s Jerin Westfall earns First Team All-State Basketball honors

Buckhannon-Upshur senior Jerin Westfall earned 2025-26 WVSWA All-State First Team honors after a standout season as Big 10 Player of the Year. He powered the Bucs to a 14-9 record, averaging 27.1 points and 12.2 rebounds while leading the team in assists and blocks.

WVWC Sports Information · April 6, 2026

Wesleyan tennis teams get swept by Charleston

West Virginia Wesleyan’s tennis teams were swept at Charleston on Saturday, with the men falling 5-2 and the women 6-1 in Mountain East Conference play. Wesleyan earned singles wins from Stefan Audrins and Timothe Plaza, and Renata Pozzobon.

Sports Release · April 6, 2026

MEC/Wesleyan announce the suspension of the remaining 2026 women’s lacrosse schedule

West Virginia Wesleyan will suspend women’s lacrosse competition for the rest of the 2026 season due to insufficient participation. The six remaining MEC games will be recorded as forfeits, with no impact on the 2026 tournament field or the league’s NCAA AQ status.