Demolition is expected to begin October 1, with preliminary site testing to follow, as design work advances for Buckhannon’s new water plant. A delay in the commissioners’ hearing concerns property compensation and will not hold up the project, the city attorney said.
Fairmont State celebrated the first three high school graduates of its pioneering Middle College for foster youth. The students will remain in the program as they pursue associate degrees with comprehensive academic and personal support.
Upshur County Democratic Women Vice President Anne Chopyak received the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women’s Camelot Award on September 12 in Beckley. The club credited her steady leadership and her community service around Buckhannon.
Buckhannon-Upshur looks to build on its first win when it hosts Route 33 rival Elkins at 7 p.m. Friday for Senior Night. The Bucs’ disruptive defense faces a tough test against the Tigers’ powerful ground game.
First Community Bank remains atop the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League with 48 points, just ahead of Custom Cabinets. Brenden Cain earned Low Actual honors with a 37, while Hank Ellis claimed Low Net with a 32.
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Ravenswood, Gilmer County and Clay County without dropping a set, finishing 3-0 at the Gilmer County quad. The dominant showing improved the Lady Bucs to 10-7.
