City board maintains its position that insurance is mandatory for public events on municipal property

Buckhannon-Upshur exploded for a season-high 22 goals in a dominant 22-4 road win over Preston, jumping to a 15-1 lead after one quarter. Jackson Richards scored five, 11 players found the net, and the Bucs outshot the Knights 51-8 to even their record at 4-4.

Mallory Moss poured in four goals and an assist as Buckhannon-Upshur edged Morgantown 9-8, leading 6-4 at halftime and holding on late. Brianna Howes added three goals, Josie Rosencrance made 10 saves, and the Lady Bucs won their fifth straight to improve to 5-1.

Buckhannon-Upshur battled but fell 7-0 at Bridgeport and 6-1 to Lewis County in Big 10 play. Jeremiah Jeffries earned the lone win with an 8-4 No. 1 singles victory, as the Bucs slipped to 3-8 overall (3-4 conference).

Buckhannon-Upshur fell 6-1 to Bridgeport and 6-1 to Lewis County, but got bright spots from Claire Small’s 8-6 win at No. 1 singles and Madi Cutright’s 8-6 victory at No. 4. The Lady Bucs also showed promise in doubles as the young lineup continues to gain varsity experience.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Nathan Testman as executive director of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, citing his leadership and housing expertise.

The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has awarded $75,000 to RE-PATH West Virginia, a new statewide substance use recovery advocacy group working to expand resources in rural communities.