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

Community member offers to fund anti-choking devices for Upshur County Youth Camp

After two medical emergencies at a family reunion, the Upshur County Commission agreed to purchase two LifeVac anti-choking devices for the youth camp, with the costs to be reimbursed by the Henderson family.
Jerry Henderson

A community member offered to purchase two choking rescue devices for the Upshur County Youth Camp in Selbyville.Community member Jerry Henderson attended the May 9 Upshur County Commission meeting and stated that her family had approximately 100 family members at […]

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