Man allegedly threatens to shoot Upshur County DHHR worker
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot a West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources worker who is employed in the agency’s Upshur County…
Police: Man drags wife across yard, shoots at vehicle of man who attempts to intervene
ROCK CAVE – A man was arrested on several charges after he allegedly dragged a woman across a yard and then fired a handgun at a vehicle being driven by…
From Carl ‘Bud’ Bennett to Joe Bennett: Longtime firefighter honored posthumously during 2019 Friendly Way Day
BUCKHANNON – During the 13th annual Friendly Way Day, longtime firefighter Joe Bennett was honored posthumously. Friendly Way Day came about in 2007 when the Buckhannon City Council named the…
SYCC martial arts master Larry Carter named 2019 Service to Youth Champion
BUCKHANNON – Martial arts teacher Larry Carter has kicked it up a notch when it comes to his devotion to the youth of the community. In fact, the City of…
Strawberry Festival insiders share 10 tips for enjoying the festival to its fullest
BUCKHANNON – There are as many things to eat, see, do and listen to at the West Virginia Strawberry Festival as there are seeds on the outside of a strawberry.…
Chief Matt Gregory’s mentor, Fred Gaudet, honored posthumously at Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon’s third annual Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day honored Chief Fred Gaudet, who served as a mentor to current city police chief Matt Gregory.…
Need a reprieve from strawberries on Festival Saturday? Check out the first-ever ‘BuckhanaCon’
BUCKHANNON – Buckhannon will soon be getting its ‘Con’ on with the inaugural BuckhanaCon arriving this Saturday, May 18. Slated for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Event Center…
Man arrested for felony shoplifting after officers discover yogurt, cheese in his pockets
FRENCH CREEK – A Harrison County man was arrested for felony shoplifting recently after he allegedly concealed containers of yogurt, cheese and hot peanuts – which he did not have…
Art Walk, Beer Garden among new events to sprout up at the 78th annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival
BUCKHANNON – The 78th annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival gets underway Saturday with the Horse and Carriage Parade, which is expected to be bigger and better than recent years’ events.…
‘Historic Children of the Strawberry Festival’ exhibit to make its debut Tuesday
BUCKHANNON – Are you ready for a blast from the Strawberry Festival past? If so, you’re in luck because the Upshur County Historical Society is giving people a chance to…
