Here’s the latest banter and news briefs from around Buckhannon and Upshur County.

A city police officer, a state trooper and an EMS worker helped rescue an elderly woman from a burning Buckhannon home. Fire Chief JB Kimble says the rescue reflects a new generation rebuilding camaraderie across departments.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026. Get a quick look at what will be discussed and what’s on the board’s docket.

A 65-year-old man was arrested after allegedly posting threatening Facebook posts directed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and its staff.

West Virginia Wesleyan College named Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, senior pastor of Bridgeport United Methodist Church, as its Baccalaureate speaker. He will speak Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel; graduates should wear cap and gown, and guests are welcome.

Get the full agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026. See what’s on the docket and what the council plans to discuss.

See what’s on the docket for the Upshur County Commission meeting on April 2, 2026, with the full agenda laid out in one place. Get a quick look at the items up for discussion and action.

The American Red Cross of Allegheny Highlands has set two upcoming blood drives in Upshur County and is urging residents to keep donating. Executive director Jason Keeling shared local service numbers, from CPR training to disaster response and support for military families.

The inaugural West Virginia Community Band Festival on May 2 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School will bring together 11 bands from across the state. Expect a full day of live music plus craft vendors, food trucks and concessions.

Buckhannon’s March 30–April 3 calendar highlights three public meetings on Thursday, April 2: Waste Collection Board (7:30 a.m.), Stockert Youth & Community Center Board (5 p.m.), and City Council (7 p.m.), with in-person and virtual options.

Doug Bush, a longtime teacher and family farmer from near Hodgesville, is running to continue serving as Upshur County Commissioner.

Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time maintenance and groundskeeping position running from April through the fall.