Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for March 28, 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan battled early and hit 13 threes, but Fairmont State’s 59.3% shooting and 15 made threes powered a 101-71 win in the Bobcats’ home finale.

Longspur Tracking and Outfitting brought their skills closer to home to recover Nyx, a dog missing across the Buckhannon area. The search relied on mapping tools, field experience and steady community tips to bring her safely home.

Mon Hills Music Group has signed folk singer-songwriter Matt Malinoski, with two original singles set for release through Mon Hills Records. The WVU senior is known for honest, heartfelt songwriting rooted in Appalachia, and the student-run label says he fits its values.

WVDEP is now accepting applications for the 2026 Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup, running April 6–19, 2026, with supplies, hauling and landfill fees provided for volunteer groups.

West Virginia’s spring fire season begins March 1, bringing back statewide burning restrictions through May 31. Outdoor burning is limited to 5 p.m.–7 a.m. and must be out by 7 a.m., as the WV Division of Forestry warns dry, windy days can spark fast-spreading fires.

Congenital heart defects affect about 1 in 100 babies, but WVU Medicine pediatric cardiologist Mehar Hoda says families have more hope than ever—and parents shouldn’t blame themselves.