Applications due August 1 for the inaugural Leadership Upshur class

News Release

July 22, 2022

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Applications are due on August 1 for the inaugural class of the Leadership Upshur program. Leadership Upshur is a program of study designed to help aspiring leaders develop the skills necessary to grow in their positions. This program will expose the participants to skills and topics in leadership, habits, effectiveness, emotional intelligence, civic engagement, and more.

The program will be held over a 9-month period with sessions occurring on the first Thursday of each month. The program is focused on Upshur County and will include topics such as History, Trends & People; Local, County & State Government; Business & Technology; Emotional Intelligence; and Education & Community. Sessions will be held at various locations and feature a wide variety of speakers.

There will also be discussions on several leadership books as well as a group retreat and a graduation ceremony at the end of the program.

The program begins on October 6, 2022. Applications are due on August 1 with the chosen participants announced on August 15. To apply, go online to LeadershipUpshur.com. For more information, visit the website or email info@leadershipupshur.com.

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

Monica Zalaznik · February 9, 2026

Buckhannon board discusses installing ADA-accessible ramp at Jawbone Park stage

Buckhannon officials say the new, taller Jawbone Park stage was built without ADA access. The Public Works Board is now weighing ramp and lift options.

News Release · February 9, 2026

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: Feb. 9-13, 2026

Buckhannon’s Feb. 9–13 calendar includes a Feb. 12 Water Board meeting, Feb. 13 bulky goods pickup (call by Feb. 11), and an artist reception for Al Tucker’s “My Photo Finish” at the Colonial Arts Center. The city also urges winter weather safety as conditions rapidly change.

News Release · February 9, 2026

WVU Extension Small Farm Conference empowers local farmers through education and connection

WVU Extension’s West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns Feb. 26–28 in Charleston, offering 23,000 small farm families education, new tech ideas and networking to boost efficiency and profits.

News Release · February 9, 2026

State announces millions in new funding for West Virginia water and sewer projects

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the IJDC approved nearly $9 million for five West Virginia water and sewer projects to boost reliability and support growth.

Lily Hicks · February 9, 2026

Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class wraps up with service project and final retreat

Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.

News Release · February 9, 2026

Buckhannon-Upshur High School hosting financial aid help session Thursday

Buckhannon-Upshur High School will host a WV Higher Education Policy Commission financial aid rep Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for walk-in help with FAFSA, the Promise Scholarship, WV Invests Grant and other aid as key deadlines near.