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FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek man arrested last month for allegedly shooting in the direction of plainclothes deputies is now facing another felony charge for firing a weapon near two individuals on Seng Run. Michael Phipps, 62, of French […]

BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission approved a request from the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department to institute a raise increase for fees associated with permits and services. Sue McKisic, nurse director at the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department, attended the May 2 Upshur […]

BUCKHANNON – The pool season at the Upshur County Recreational Park is just a few weeks away, and this year, it will usher in several new activities for patrons to try out.   Upshur County Parks and Recreation Director Jeremiah McCourt […]

TENNERTON – Ready or not, results from the end-of-the-year i-Ready evaluation are rolling in, and Upshur County Schools Superintendent Christy Miller says there’s reason for optimism. The i-Ready assessment – which uses benchmarks to evaluate students’ achievement levels in reading […]

BUCKHANNON – Two firefighters received medical care after responding to a fire at 529 Upper Drive on Monday. Buckhannon Fire Chief JB Kimble said the department received a call about the fire at 7:26 p.m. and it took about an […]

FRENCH CREEK – A French Creek barn that had been turned into a large event venue was deemed a total loss after a fire engulfed the structure on Saturday. Banks District Volunteer Fire Department chief John Roby said the department […]

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man who allegedly broke into a building leased by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Saturday. Jacob A. Hilbert, 42, of French Creek, was arrested on April 27 for breaking and entering, a felony. […]