Justine Marie Heaton, 24, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 31, 2026. She is survived by her husband, family, and many friends.
Upshur County Superintendent Tim Derico says shrinking enrollment tied to homeschooling and the Hope Scholarship is putting pressure on the district’s budget. With carryover funds dwindling and no levy revenue, he expects more tough decisions in the next year or two.
WVATA inducted WVWC standouts Dr. Jean Fruh and Dr. Rae Emrick ’95 into its Hall of Fame at the spring meeting in Buckhannon, honoring their lasting impact on athletic training.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its fourth quarter honor roll, recognizing students who earned a 3.5–4.0 GPA. The list includes dozens of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders honored for their academic achievement.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.4 million Rural Local Health Challenge to boost prevention-focused, community-based health initiatives across West Virginia under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Buckhannon officials said the city contributed nearly $85,000 in labor and services to this year’s Strawberry Festival, noting the event is nearing the city’s capacity and should focus on getting better, not necessarily bigger.
