Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 25, 2025

Watch the full video from the Upshur County Candidate Forum and read short biographies submitted by each candidate. The event covered Upshur County Commission, Board of Education and Buckhannon City Council contests ahead of the May 12 primary.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey kicked off preparations for West Virginia’s 2026 spring gobbler season, spotlighting hunting as a major economic engine supporting 7,400+ jobs and $850M+ in annual spending.

Lightburn’s Restaurant at Stonewall Resort reopens April 16 for the 2026 season, serving dinner Thursday–Saturday from 5–8 p.m.

Alpha Delta Kappa, an international organization of women educators, is offering two $500 scholarships for seniors at Buckhannon-Upshur and Lewis County high schools pursuing education or technical education degrees.

Braylea Squires returned from injury and went 4-for-4 with a triple and homer as No. 7 Buckhannon-Upshur crushed Bridgeport 13-3 in five innings.

Buckhannon City Council approved up to $15,000 in opioid settlement funds to certify three more peer support coaches for first responders. The program certifies first responders as coaches who help colleagues cope with the emotional toll of the job.