All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur Youth Soccer cancels fall 2020 season

BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Youth Soccer Board of Directors announced Wednesday it has canceled the 2020 fall season. Details regarding refunds from fees rolled over from the spring to fall season will be announced next week.

In a statement on its Facebook page that was also sent to media outlets, UCYS shared the following statement:

“The board of directors of Upshur County Youth Soccer have met in executive session the past two weeks to discuss whether to move forward with a fall season.

“Our board met with members of the Upshur County Health Department, the City of Buckhannon, West Virginia Soccer Association and the Upshur County Commission. Our goal as a league has always been to provide a quality soccer experience for our players, coaches, and parents. The health, safety and welfare of our players and coaches is always the top priority for us as a board.

“After much thought and consideration, we cannot in good conscience allow a fall season in 2020 for our league. With the restrictions in place to be compliant, the quality of the season would not be worth the risk to our members.

“This decision was not made lightly and every effort was made to move forward but ultimately it’s just not something we can do comfortably or safely. We have made this decision early so you may make other plans for the fall if other sports do have a season.

“Information will be provided next week on refund policies if you carried your spring fees over to the fall season. We thank everyone who has stayed with us and everyone who has provided input throughout this process. We look forward to being on the field spring 2021.”

Sincerely,

Upshur County Youth Soccer Board

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

JV Football Bucs get first victory behind Catlin’s three scores in 22-12 win over Bees

Buckhannon-Upshur’s junior varsity football team earned its first win of the season, beating East Fairmont 22-12 as Forest Catlin rushed for three touchdowns.

WVSSAC playoff ratings for week eight; Bucs drop to 18th

WVSSAC week eight playoff ratings released, with Buckhannon-Upshur dropping to 18th after a loss to East Fairmont as top 16 in each classification continue to jockey for postseason spots.

Five Upshur County deputies promoted during recent commission meeting

Five deputies in Upshur County were promoted during a recent commission meeting at the courthouse. Sheriff Mike Coffman praised their professionalism and said the office will be fully staffed by the end of October.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomes new staff chaplain

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital announced Rev. Johnmark Camenga, MDiv, CPE, a decade-long pastor and chaplain with experience in patient advocacy, neonatal grief care, and ethics work, will begin as staff chaplain on October 27, 2025.

West Virginia Wesleyan College launches 70% first responder tuition discount

West Virginia Wesleyan College is offering full-time first responders, their spouses/partners and children a 70% tuition discount (via scholarships/grants), plus deferred housing deposit options and 10% off graduate tuition.

Breaking News: State abandons plans to close Tennerton Elementary School

Upshur County Schools will not close Tennerton Elementary because the district cannot fund its share of a needed $19 million renovation at Buckhannon Academy, though the planned Rock Cave consolidation into French Creek will proceed.

Timothy Patton Gower

Timothy Patton Gower, 61, of Buckhannon, WV, died October 20, 2025; he is survived by his parents, two sons, twin grandsons, and extended family, and will be honored with a memorial gathering November 1.

Upshur County Commission Agenda: October 23, 2025

The Upshur County Commission will hold a meeting on October 23, 2025, with an agenda outlining items for discussion and decision.

Anna Ruth Reed Johns

Anna Ruth Reed Johns, 87, formerly of Flintstone, MD, died October 20, 2025, in Greencastle, PA; she was a longtime Flintstone School cook, widow of Harold B. Johns, and is survived by five children, many descendants, and extended family.