Buckhannon man charged with retaliation against police officer

Hello, Buckhannon — here’s what’s buzzing: Appalachian Impact’s Adventure Center opens downtown April 21, with a Youth Vendor Show March 21. Also on the calendar: B-UHS’s “Navigating the Teenage Years” and a free Dinosaur Play Day March 19, plus a free rock show March 14.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on eight charges following a vehicular pursuit that ended in a crash at Hall Road and Blackford Road, according to police. Officers reported finding a firearm and suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital donated an $18,000 sponsorship to help Lewis County Emergency Squad purchase a new athletic medical transport cart for Lewis County High School games.

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute helped lead a Lancet Oncology multicenter trial showing microbubble-enhanced focused ultrasound can safely, temporarily open the blood–brain barrier to boost chemotherapy delivery for high-grade gliomas.

Mon Hills Music Group signed Morgantown alternative garage band Sample Text on Feb. 16, with two singles set to release through Mon Hills Records. Made up of WVU students, the band began at Morgantown High and now continues its indie-rock-influenced run with student-led support.

A 16-year-old Elkins High School student died Friday evening after an ATV crash on Isner Creek Road, West Virginia State Police said.