B-U’s Abel earns Big 10 All-Conference basketball honors

Hello, Buckhannon! Today’s local lowdown includes K9 Chelsea’s new therapy visits at St. Joseph’s, 35 Buckhannon Youth Wrestling athletes headed to the state tournament, upcoming community events and more.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $4 billion private investment by Penzance Management to build West Virginia’s first High Impact Intelligence Center at the 548-acre Bedington Campus in Berkeley County.

Upshur County is accepting applications for a temporary, full-time Pool/Park Director at Buckhannon-Upshur Recreational Park for early May through mid-August.

WVU’s Mine Rescue Team took second overall at the 2026 North American University Mine Rescue Competition in Sudbury, Ontario, and won the Confined Space Challenge.

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s annual “Celestial” gala drew 1,300 guests and raised more than $2 million to expand care for kids and expectant mothers across West Virginia. Hosted by Emily Calandrelli, the night honored inspiring patients, caregivers, and community partners.

First responder spouses, partners and family members are invited to a free mental wellness program in Buckhannon on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Fire & Police Safety Complex.