Buckhannon man arrested for strangulation, domestic battery, DUI and stealing silverware

Four adults died in a Wednesday night house fire in Junior after investigators say discarded consumer fireworks likely ignited a trash bag on the front porch. With no working smoke alarms and the exit blocked by flames, the victims were unable to escape.

Review the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026. Get a quick look at the items up for discussion and action.

The Upshur County Historical Society’s 2026 Summer Exhibit is shining a light on the county’s artists and art teachers, from early 20th-century works to modern pieces. The show runs Sundays through September at the History Center Museum in downtown Buckhannon.

A Buckhannon resident’s complaint about trash toters left at the curb reignited city council’s longstanding debate over neglected rentals and absentee landlords. Officials leaned toward a step-by-step plan — educate owners, raise fines and keep a rental registry as a last resort.

Registration is open for the WV 988 & CIT Summit July 20-22 at the Resiliency Center in Parkersburg, hosted by First Choice Services to strengthen crisis care statewide.

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur received the district’s Club of the Year award at its June 30 meeting. District Governor Rick Macak praised the club’s growth, community grants and recycling project as among the most well-rounded in the district.