Each month, the Buckhannon Upshur Camera Club holds a friendly contest among its members meant to encourage folks to try new skills, topics and techniques with their cameras.
This month the topic was “Beautiful Blur.”
The March winner was Al Tucker with a pathway photo with an interesting circular blur. This type of blur can be achieved with a twist of the camera zoom ring or applied in post processing.
Neil Eugene White, 85, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on February 4, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran, devoted to his faith, and cherished by his loved ones.
Wheeling University overwhelmed West Virginia Wesleyan with a dominant second half and 53–39 rebounding edge to win 103–72, as Caleb Murray led all scorers with 30 points.
West Virginia Wesleyan rallied in a back-and-forth game with 11 ties and six lead changes, winning at Wheeling 60-59 in overtime as Kilah Dandridge and Sydney Baird made key plays and Kenzie Dalton scored 26.
A Rock Cave man has admitted to selling methamphetamine in Upshur County after investigators made multiple controlled purchases. He now faces 5 to 40 years in federal prison.
Melvin Lee Beckner, 63, of Buckhannon, WV, died unexpectedly on January 30, 2026, at his home. He was a retired truck driver and skilled mechanic who loved Ford cars, especially his Mustang.
Buckhannon entrepreneur Tyler Boyd founded Falling Rock Postcard Co. to fill a surprising gap: West Virginia attractions often don’t have postcards.
