Buckhannon Dog Park upgrades could include obstacle course, bathing station

Monica Zalaznik
September 11, 2024

BUCKHANNON – The Buckhannon Animal Care and Control Commission explored options to install an obstacle course and dog bathing station at the Buckhannon Dog Park.At their most recent meeting, the commission debated whether they should purchase or fabricate their own […]

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Lady Bucs gain three wins at weekly home track meet

Duane Carpenter
April 19, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs secured three event victories, including two relays and the long jump, and finished second overall at their home track meet with 141 points against seven competing teams.

Track and Field Bucs win five events in weekly home meet

Duane Carpenter
April 19, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur track and field Buccaneers won five events, including three individual and two relay victories, during their weekly eight-team home meet, with several athletes also earning runner-up and top-six finishes.

Lacrosse Bucs have easy time in 21-3 win over Preston

Duane Carpenter
April 19, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur boys lacrosse team dominated Preston 21-3, with ten Bucs scoring and a decisive 40-5 shot advantage, improving their season record to 4-3.

Moss has five goals as Lady Bucs down Fairmont Senior 12-1 in lacrosse action

Duane Carpenter
April 19, 2025

Mallory Moss scored five goals to lead the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs to a dominating 12-1 lacrosse victory over Fairmont Senior, improving their season record to 4-2.

Wesleyan softball gets split with West Virginia State

WVWC Sports Information
April 19, 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan softball split a doubleheader with West Virginia State, winning the opener 5–1 behind Kendall Stoffel’s dominant pitching before dropping the second game 8–7 after a late comeback effort fell short.

City considers using opioid abatement money to support new Wesleyan addiction counseling initiative

Monica Zalaznik
April 18, 2025

Buckhannon City Council agreed to partner with West Virginia Wesleyan College to support a new online graduate certificate in addiction counseling, potentially using opioid litigation settlement funds to provide scholarships for local professionals.

Sheriff of Upshur County accepting applications for part-time Courthouse Security positions

News Release
April 18, 2025

The Sheriff of Upshur County is looking for individuals interested in part-time / fill-in courthouse security positions, with applications available at the courthouse until positions are filled.

Softball Lady Bucs rally past Bridgeport in seventh-inning for 9-8 win; Abel grand slam lifts them to 13-7 victory over Elkins

Duane Carpenter
April 18, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs softball team earned Big 10 Conference wins over Bridgeport with a dramatic seventh-inning rally and Elkins with an Abel grand slam, improving their season record to 8-6.

Baseball Bucs beat Lewis County 7-3; put 20 on the scoreboard in victory over Elkins

Duane Carpenter
April 18, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers baseball team went 2-1 this week, beating Lewis County 7-3 and Elkins 20-10 after falling to Bridgeport, bringing their overall record to 6-5.

Baseball ‘Cats rally to sweep Bluefield State in doubleheader

WVWC Sports Information
April 18, 2025

The West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats swept a doubleheader against Bluefield State, winning 10-2 behind a dominant offense in game one and rallying for an 8-7 comeback victory in game two.

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry while cleaning homes in Upshur County

Katie Kuba
April 17, 2025

A French Creek woman was arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and grand larceny after allegedly stealing more than $70,000 in jewelry and cash while cleaning homes in Upshur County.

A Budding Bash: Moon Flower rolls out the green carpet for ‘420 Eve’

Monica Zalaznik
April 17, 2025

Moon Flower Hemp will host its largest-ever 420 Eve celebration Saturday, featuring food trucks, local vendors, live music, and contests to unite the community and elevate West Virginia’s cannabis culture.