Buckhannon man arrested for allegedly taking a motorcycle, other items from a storage unit

Upshur County Clerk Carol Smith announced the local winners in West Virginia’s first-ever “I Voted!” sticker contest, celebrating eighth-grade artists and boosting interest in the upcoming Primary Election.

Angela Frances Alfred, 84, passed away on February 9, 2026. A lifelong Christian and retired pharmacy technician, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and all who knew her.

Upshur County Special Olympics organizers are counting on the community to keep the momentum going at the 2026 Polar Plunge on Feb. 28 in Buckhannon.

The Upshur County Public Library’s 31st Annual Ramp Dinner returns Friday, April 17, 2026, featuring a gourmet Appalachian menu prepared by Chef Dale Hawkins of Fish Hawk Acres. Tickets are limited, advance purchase is required, and dine-in or take-out options are available.

Paula Gay Carver, 62, of Rock Cave, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Kenneth Charles Booth, 85, of Buckhannon, WV, died February 10, 2026, at his home. He was a Southern States Co-Op supervisor and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.