Community Bulletin
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital's Center for Women's Health has opened its 2026 prenatal and pregnancy classes — including Spinning Babies, breastfeeding basics and Lamaze — for expecting Upshur County families, with Lamaze offered in person or online. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026.
Summer Basketball League finished week one Thursday with three Buccaneer Division games, led by TKS Contracting’s 61–50 win over Sam’s Pizza and Wendling’s 75–53 rout of Buffalo Wild Wings. Friday’s Bobcat Division games were postponed and rescheduled for Monday, July 6.
Loretta Carpenter Osburn Miller, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 4, 2026, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Care Facility. She was a member of Sand Run Baptist Church and a former school cook.
Arthur Fred Blevins, 79, of Fairfax, VA, died on July 2, 2026, at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran who enjoyed the outdoors, card games, and time with family.
Jonnie Lamar Miller, 78, of Buckhannon, WV, died on June 28, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center. He is survived by one sister and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.
West Virginia Wesleyan College has named Paige Harman head coach of the women’s lacrosse program, bringing a standout Furman playing career and recent D1 coaching experience at Gardner-Webb.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for July 6–12, featuring local baseball, basketball, swimming, and golf matchups. Find daily game times and opponents for Buckhannon Post 7, summer league hoops, the Buckhannon Splashers, and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League.
