Buckhannon resident faces felony charge over 2021 ATM withdrawal

Dave Wallis Sites, Jr., 68, of Rock Cave, WV, passed away on October 11, 2026, with his family by his side. A former proprietor of Pritt Mountain View Bar, he was known for helping anyone in need.

July 21 flood survivors can pick up two free gallons of ShockWave at the Buckhannon Fire Department beginning October 12. Pickup is weekdays from noon to 6 p.m., while supplies last.

Upshur County’s Oct. 12–18 sports calendar features football, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country and tennis. Highlights include Buckhannon-Upshur hosting East Fairmont on Friday and West Virginia Wesleyan competing in MEC golf and regional tennis championships.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s Little Bucs took second at the Mid-Mountain Cross Country Championships, placing three runners in the top 10. The Little Lady Bucs finished fifth, led by Audrey Johnston’s 11th-place finish.

A last-minute penalty kick handed Buckhannon-Upshur a heartbreaking 2-1 Senior Night loss to Elkins. Despite outshooting the Tigers 17-8, the Lady Bucs fell short, but coach Rosie Shackleford praised their heart and resolve.

Elkins spoiled Buckhannon-Upshur’s Senior Night with a 3-0 shutout, halting the Bucs’ mid-season surge. Coach Dalton Auvil called the performance a wake-up call as B-U prepares for two road matches to close the regular season.