Community Bulletin
Fred W. Eberle Technical Center in Buckhannon is enrolling students in its commercial driver’s license (CDL) training program, an accelerated course that can be completed in five to seven weeks. Both daytime and limited evening sessions are available. Read more →
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The Fred Brooks Garden Club has announced the homes selected as the June Yards of the Month.
Loyle Thomas “Tom” Smith, Jr., 67, of Buckhannon, passed away on August 22, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished mechanic.
Pamela Gayle Allender, 70, of the Lick Run Community, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 22, 2026. A former CNA, she enjoyed reading, watching TV, and shopping on Amazon.
Upshur County’s Aug. 24-30 sports calendar features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan football, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross-country action. Highlights include Friday varsity football at Bridgeport and Saturday’s Wesleyan home opener against Post.
Sophomore Mitchell Whitley led Buckhannon-Upshur with a 37th-place finish in 17:54.6, nearly three minutes faster than last year. The Buccaneers placed 19th among 28 teams at the St. Marys Autumn Classic.
Buckhannon-Upshur opened its season with a strong fifth-place finish in a deep 24-team field at the St. Marys Invitational. Gwendolyn Rogosky led three Lady Bucs into the top 40, while Chloe Lewis posted a personal best by nearly two minutes.
Explore West Virginia history from Aug. 23–29, including Blair Mountain, Katherine Johnson’s NASA legacy, the Green Bank Telescope, Fiestaware and the start of turnpike construction.
