Buckhannon city offices and the transfer station will be closed Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day. Garbage pickup will operate on its normal schedule.

The City of Buckhannon will mill and pave South Florida Street, Henry Street, Eastview Terrace and Hinkle Drive from October 12 to 16. No parking will be allowed on each street on its work days, starting Monday on South Florida Street.

Buckhannon-Upshur forced four turnovers and posted its first shutout of the season in a 20-0 rivalry win over Lewis County. Brody McDaniels hit Kadyn Baisden for two touchdowns as the Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive.

Buckhannon-Upshur snapped a five-game losing streak with a 1-1 road draw against Lewis County in girls soccer. Bella Nottingham saved a penalty kick before moving out of goal and scoring the equalizer in the 48th minute.

A man was arrested in Upshur County on three charges of delivery of methamphetamine after allegedly selling the drug to a confidential informant. Bail was set at $30,000 cash only.

Stonewall Resort in Weston received recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, based on the magazine’s annual reader survey.

Saint-Gobain, Harper Lumber and the Band of Brothers teamed up to provide 450 sheets of drywall to homes affected by the July flood. The Band of Brothers identified homes in need, and Harper Lumber handled distribution.

WVU placed Lambda Chi Alpha on interim suspension October 9 after hazing reports, halting chapter social functions, recruitment and university programming.

West Virginia’s fall turkey season opens Saturday, Oct. 10, in all 55 counties and runs through Oct. 18. Hunters may take one bird of either sex; bait and electronic calls are prohibited.

WVU physicist Subhasish Mandal will use an NSF CAREER award to develop tools for designing quantum materials and train students in quantum science and technology.