Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 17, 2025

I.L. “Ike” Morris, who built Waco Oil & Gas in Glenville and gave millions to Glenville State University, died Monday. In September, the university dedicated the new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium.

Upshur County’s Oct. 19–25 sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams. Highlights include regional soccer and cross country competition, the West Virginia Heritage Cup and Friday and Saturday football games.

A planned gift worth more than $1 million from Jim and Regina Blankenship will support WVU scholarships, experiential learning and 4-H participants.

Fairmont State University aims to raise $30,000 for Tygart Valley United Way, which serves Randolph, Barbour, Marion, Taylor and Tucker counties.

State Treasurer Larry Pack argues for changes to West Virginia’s economic development, government, schools and infrastructure, with greater public involvement in policy decisions.

Richwood native Sam Taylor is helping WVU’s RETI consortium tackle energy and infrastructure challenges while building lasting opportunities for Appalachian communities.