Buckhannon residents to pay more for public safety, freeing up funds for streets and parks

Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Kadyn Baisden in the latest Raising the Jolly Roger With feature. The four-sport athlete shares favorite team memories, his parents’ support and advice for young Buccaneers: put in the work and make the most of your time.

Linda Louise Rowan, 66, of Volga, WV, died October 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Buckhannon. She was a homemaker, a Christian by faith, and a graduate of the Romney School for the Deaf and Blind.

Upshur County’s Oct. 5–11 sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams in action. Highlights include MEC golf championships, football matchups, soccer, volleyball and the Wesleyan Bobcat Bash tennis event.

Felix Stump and Sylas Andrews finished second and third as the B-UMS Little Bucs powered to the Stonewall Invitational team title with 32 points. Four top-10 finishes fueled the victory over St. Francis and Bridgeport.

Audrey Johnston placed fifth and Taylor Wright ninth to lead the Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Little Lady Bucs at the Stonewall Invitational. B-UMS finished fifth among six teams with 103 points and heads to the Mid Mountain Conference championships Saturday.

Coby Smith tallied two goals and an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur outlasted Cabell Midland 4-3. Jimmie Green’s winner with five minutes left capped a gritty Bucs performance and boosted their playoff seeding hopes.