Highest percentage of children who die from abuse are ages 1-3, according to local child abuse prevention agencies

Voris Arnold Hawkins, 64, of Buckhannon, WV, died at his home on August 30, 2026. A dedicated family man and oil field worker, he was a volunteer firefighter and avid outdoorsman.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s JV football team fell 41-14 to Bridgeport after costly turnovers and a second-half surge by the Indians. The 1-1 Bucs host Philip Barbour Monday at 6 p.m.

Buckhannon’s week includes recycling pickup, public board and City Council meetings, plus park reopenings Sept. 4. Residents can also plan for Labor Day closures, delayed waste collection and upcoming community events.

West Virginia Wesleyan College outshot Pitt-Johnstown 12-11, but a late first-half PK turned the tide and helped send the Lady Bobcats to a 4-1 road loss. Tessa Grisez scored off Natalie Carlock’s assist for the second straight match.

A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with third-offense domestic battery after a witness called 911 to report an alleged active assault early Saturday morning.

Glenville State will dedicate the new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium at 5:45 p.m. September 3, followed by the Pioneers’ home opener at 6 p.m. The game also marks new head coach Jake Casteel’s home debut and a new era for Pioneer football.