The Upshur County Commission Republican primary came down to just 13 votes on election day. Patrick Lane thanked supporters, his family and his opponents after the close race, while county officials reported a smooth election day overall.
A Buckhannon man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges after police responded to a wreck on North Spring Street and allegedly found fentanyl in the vehicle. Additional charges stem from a December 2025 overdose where drugs were found nearby.
A man was arrested after he allegedly drove a stolen vehicle and later crashed in south-central Upshur County. He faces charges including driving suspended, reckless driving, DUI and receiving/transferring a stolen vehicle.
Ride and Shine Bikes for Upshur Kids purchased two bicycles with help from a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur. Founder Julia Kastner says the new nonprofit is on pace to provide up to 30 bikes to local children this year.
Nine Buckhannon-Upshur High School sophomores signed certificates committing to the county’s first MedEd program. The free WVU Medicine-backed pathway offers hands-on training, classroom instruction and a paid internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The 2026 Strawberry Festival is just days away, and organizers say excitement and registrations are at record highs. New entertainment has been added on Main Street and at Jawbone Park, alongside a bigger parade and expanded family fun night.
Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board voted to reword its worn ‘no smoking’ signs before the Strawberry Festival to feature gentler messaging that focuses on being considerate to others. Smoking and vaping in public areas during the festival have been illegal since 2013.
The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility will host two free drive-up vaccine clinics in May, one in Upshur County and one in Lewis County. Funded by a $20,000 Petco Love grant, the clinics aim to curb canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia.
A Buckhannon man was arrested on burglary and grand larceny charges after allegedly taking $5,000 from a residence where he was hired to do work.
Eleven community bands from across West Virginia will converge at Buckhannon-Upshur High School on Saturday for the inaugural West Virginia Community Band Festival, a day-long musical marathon with performances starting at 10 a.m.
