Banks District Fire Chief awarded Citizen of the Year at Southern Upshur Business Association awards dinner

Elwanda Jean (Haddix) Long, 90, of Gaines, WV, died February 23, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, reading, and time with family and friends.

Deborah Ann Kittle, 80, of Buckhannon, died February 24, 2026, at her home. She was a longtime realtor, active CEOS volunteer, and cherished her family, friends, and the Upshur County community.

A judge granted the City of Buckhannon entry to two Wood Street parcels needed for a new water treatment plant on Wednesday, ruling the condemnation serves a legitimate public use. The city has valued the property at $802,500, but a legal process will determine the final value.

No events are scheduled Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, but the week heats up with basketball on Wednesday and Friday, plus a full slate Saturday and Sunday.

Buckhannon-Upshur stayed No. 8 in Class AAAA in the Week 11 WVSACA boys basketball poll after a 1-1 week, falling to No. 4 Bridgeport before beating Preston. The 13-7 Bucs close the regular season with No. 2 Morgantown at home Wednesday and rival Lewis County on Friday.

Shawnee State University has been accepted into the NCAA Division II expedited provisional membership process and will begin competing in the Mountain East Conference in 2026-27.