Buckhannon man faces felony strangulation charge after altercation

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, with key items and discussion topics for the board’s upcoming session. Stay informed on what’s on the docket for local waste collection planning and decisions.

Karen Louise Hinkle, 83, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on June 26, 2026, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was active in her community and church.

Zelma Lewis Gibson, 86, of Rock Cave, passed away on June 23, 2026. A longtime employee of Rock Cave IGA and the Rock Cave Post Office, she was known for her kindness, faith, and love of reading.

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned WVSWA All-State Baseball honors, led by junior Brody McDaniels on the First Team, junior Jaxon Spratt on the Second Team, and senior Jerin Westfall as Honorable Mention.

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra returns to the Clarksburg Amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park on July 2 for a free, family-friendly patriotic concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

West Virginia First Foundation’s board met in Charleston to advance prevention, treatment and recovery efforts through opioid settlement funds, including new volunteer Expert Panel appointments.