All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Capito, Manchin announce more than $910,000 for head start programs

U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently announced $910,604 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia, which will support Head Start programs across the state. 

“Head Start provides children with the educational bedrock that will support their future success. West Virginia children deserve to be on their best footing as they begin school. I’m proud to support programs like Head Start that continue to help the next generation of West Virginia leaders,”Senator Capito said. 

“I firmly believe that all children deserve a quality education and foundation, no matter their background. Head Start programs provide our students with the foundation to guide and support them throughout their early education careers. Programs like these help young West Virginians prepare for the future while acquiring skills needed to succeed in life. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for more funding that benefits our children and their futures,” Senator Manchin said.  

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

West Virginia Supreme Court hears challenge over proposed $56 million Weston hospital

The West Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Mon Health’s planned $56 million Stonewall hospital requires a certificate of need — a dispute that could strip WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital of critical federal funding.

WVWC prepares to welcome alumni home for aloha-themed Homecoming 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan College will welcome alumni to an aloha-themed Homecoming Sept. 25-28 celebrating its 135th anniversary with reunions, concerts, athletic events, lectures, a block party and campus tours.

X-C Lady Bucs run fifth at Doddridge County Invitational

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Buc cross-country team placed fifth of eight with 110 points at the Doddridge County Invitational, led by Gwendolyn Rogosky’s 12th-place finish as University won the meet.
WVWC Golf

WVWC golf teams compete at UC Invitational

West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s golf teams competed at the University of Charleston Invitational Sept. 8–9, with the men finishing 19th (+101) and the women 15th (+185); Robin Heidenreich and Sydney Baird led.
BUHS Boys Soccer Feature Image

Soccer Bucs can’t get it going in 3-1 loss to Robert C. Byrd

Robert C. Byrd beat Buckhannon-Upshur 3-1, capitalizing on second-half goals by Carson Bennett and Orion Rohrbaugh as the Eagles dominated shots and corners while Coby Smith scored B-U’s lone goal.

SSAC releases first set of playoff ratings; B-U is 15th in Class AAAA

The WVSSAC released its first playoff ratings after three weeks of the regular season, with Buckhannon‑Upshur ranked 15th in Class AAAA despite a 0‑3 record due to strength-of-schedule bonus points.

Upshur County FFA hosts tailgate party with Philip Barbour FFA

Upshur County FFA hosted a pregame tailgate that doubled as its September meeting, bringing members and administrators from Philip Barbour County together to celebrate school spirit, games, food, and the new officer team’s leadership.

Buckhannon woman arrested for allegedly sending money from grandfather’s card via Cash App

A Buckhannon woman was arrested after allegedly using her grandfather’s bank card to send herself about $9,690 via Cash App over 22 transactions.

Patricia Gayle “Patty” Boone

Patricia Gayle Boone, 52, of Buckhannon, died Sept. 14, 2025, after a three-year cancer battle; she is survived by her children, grandchildren, companion and stepfather and worked as a receptionist at Spectacle Family Eyecare.