Local high school students complete three-day landscape training at Jawbone Park

Mitchell Whitley placed 11th in 17:56.4 at the Big 10 Conference cross-country championships, earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Short-handed Buckhannon-Upshur did not field a team score and heads to regionals next Saturday.

John Richard Ireland, 63, of Buckhannon, WV, died October 15, 2026. He will be remembered for his loving spirit, unique personality and the joy he brought to those who knew him.

Meet B-UHS’s 2026 homecoming court, led by Queen Alivia Cogar and King Tobias Marple, as the celebration continues with Friday’s football game and Saturday’s Greek Garden dance.

Upshur County commissioners approved a student poll worker program for the November 3 election. Eligible juniors and seniors must complete training and obtain written permission from a parent or guardian.

Verizon has asked the FCC for authority to end copper landline service in parts of West Virginia as early as November 30, where a replacement is available. The state Public Service Commission is filing comments to protect customers.

The Stockert Youth and Community Center board met this month and heard updates about yoga classes, twirling trips and new playground equipment.