Buckhannon awards $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to Wesleyan for addiction counseling scholarships

See what’s on the docket for the Upshur County Commission meeting on March 12, 2026. Review the full agenda ahead of time to stay informed on the items up for discussion and action.

West Virginia Wesleyan freshman Felipe Mioch earned MEC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week after key No. 1 singles and doubles wins in victories over Francis Marion and Belmont Abbey.

West Virginia Wesleyan closed its RussMatt Central Florida Invitational trip with an 8–1 loss to Minnesota Crookston, managing just three hits despite five walks.

Kathy Lou McCartney, 58, of French Creek, WV, died on March 9, 2026, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She served in the U.S. Army and was a devoted homemaker and mother of three.

Everett Raymond Davis, 85, of French Creek, WV, died on March 5, 2026, at the home of a dear friend in Lusby, MD. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a Metropolitan Police officer and U.S. Marshal.

Julie Marie Dean, 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died March 8, 2026, at her home. She was a Registered Nurse and is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings.