Work on the first phases of the 70-acre John C. Allen Regional Hub site could begin in the coming months, Commissioner Kristie Tenney said recently. The $40-$50 million project along Corridor H would combine indoor sports facilities with outdoor fields, trails and lodging.
Mr. Understood releases “Pain Built This Place,” a new album dedicated to his hometown of Buckhannon, on all major streaming platforms.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s teams stayed in the WV MetroNews rankings this week, with the Lady Bucs climbing to No. 5 in the Class AAAA softball poll. The Buccaneers slipped two spots to No. 9 in baseball as Cabell Midland and Jefferson held the top spots.
Buckhannon-Upshur ran its winning streak to four with a 14-1 rout of Hedgesville and a 12-2 road win over Greater Garrett County to improve to 6-4. Tobias Marple, Zack Simmons and Braylon Oldaker powered the offense while the Bucs’ defense and keeper Gage Scott set the tone.
Helen Blanche Bolyard (Bruno) Grigaliunas, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on April 22, 2026, at United Hospital in Bridgeport. She was remembered for her faith, kindness, and love of family, friends, and pets.
West Virginia saw 800 work-zone crashes in 2025, causing 301 injuries and five deaths, prompting transportation officials, contractors and law enforcement to renew their call for drivers to stay alert.
