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.
Wesleyan was picked fifth in the MEC South Division preseason baseball poll, which ranked Charleston first and was compiled from votes by the conference’s 11 head coaches.
Upshur County Democratic Women donated $350 to the Upshur County Public Library to expand its young adult nonfiction collection. The gift was funded by the group’s 3rd Annual Craft Swap.
Buckhannon VIPS logged 1,560+ service hours across 127 events, from traffic control to foot patrols and admin support.
Fairmont State University is strengthening leadership to boost operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. Athletics Director Greg Bamberger will become the new Vice President for Athletics in July as a national search begins for a new AD.
Edmiston Breckenridge “Breck” Jones, 92, a US Navy veteran and Rock Cave woodworker, died January 29, 2026; survivors include son Aubrey, daughters Phala and Tanya, nine grandchildren, and several great-(great-)grandchildren.
Candidate filings are rolling in for the May 12, 2026, Primary Election. Here’s the latest list of who has filed so far for Upshur County and Buckhannon offices as of Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29. The filing deadline is Saturday!
