All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Manchin, Capito announce $840k for mental health and substance abuse services, youth tobacco use study in West Virginia

Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $840,973 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will support mental health and substance use services in Parkersburg and Huntington and a West Virginia University (WVU) study on youth tobacco use.

“The opioid epidemic has affected every West Virginian. Everyone has a neighbor, family member, or friend who has dealt with substance use disorder and the effects of this epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder for many people to manage their substance use disorder, creating difficult situations for many of our community members,” Senator Manchin said. “This funding will help provide mental health and substance use services for West Virginians who need help. It will also provide important funding to study youth tobacco use in West Virginia. While the pandemic has taken over many people’s lives, we must remember the epidemic we’ve been fighting for years is still affecting many West Virginians lives as well. I will keep fighting for West Virginia to receive the support we need to help our fellow West Virginians manage their substance use disorder and get the help they need.”

“The addiction and substance abuse crisis has touched everyone in West Virginia,” said Senator Capito. “We have all felt the pain that drugs have left in our state, our communities, and our families. Federal funding like this plays an important role in contributing to the fight to end the drug epidemic, which is why making these funds available has been one of my top priorities as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This funding will support innovative approaches to curbing substance abuse in our communities and provide the resources professionals back home need to do this important work effectively. Additionally, support will be given to examine teen vaping and smoking, as West Virginia falls into a higher range of adolescent tobacco use. Successfully tackling this crisis will require all hands on deck, and I will continue to stand as a partner for all the brave West Virginians on the front lines of the opioid crisis.”

Individual awards listed below:

$300,000 – Westbrook Health Services
$299,655 – Marshall University
$241,318 – West Virginia University

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Post 7 comes up short in tournament opener in 5-2 loss to Morgantown

Buckhannon Post 7 outhit top-seeded Morgantown but committed four costly errors and fell 5-2 in the opening round of the Area 2 American Legion postseason baseball tournament.

Summer basketball league continues week three play

In week three of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League, area teams competed at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with standout performances including Austin Upton’s 37 points for Corder Concrete Specialist and Kaiden Cutlip’s 34 for WV Split Rail.

Nancy Lea Lantz

Nancy Lea Lantz, 74, of Philippi, passed away July 13, 2025, and is remembered as a devoted homemaker, church member, and camper, survived by her children, relatives, friends, and her dog Tiny.

Buckhannon awards $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to Wesleyan for addiction counseling scholarships

City council approved allocating $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to West Virginia Wesleyan College for scholarships to support local addiction counseling education, aiming to combat drug addiction in the Buckhannon area.

Faith Baptist Church to host Vacation Bible School from July 21-25

Faith Baptist Church will host a Vacation Bible School for kindergarten through sixth grade children July 21-25, featuring nightly sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. and a family fun night on the final evening.
Summer basketball

Summer basketball league tips off week three

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League completed its third week at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with standout performances from Evan Parr, Josh Trent, Quentin Cooley, Rayden Triplett, and several games decided by forfeits.

Small Business Development Center names Lyla Grandstaff as new coach serving the Buckhannon area

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center has appointed Lyla Grandstaff, an experienced business consultant and educator, as the new business coach serving Buckhannon and surrounding counties.

Upshur Parish House kicks off annual backpack program to support local students

The Upshur Parish House has launched its annual Back-to-School Backpack Program, seeking donations of new school supplies and hygiene items to help local students return to class prepared and confident.

Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur sets ambitious goals for growth and outreach

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveiled an ambitious multi-year plan to grow club membership, boost outreach through digital and in-person initiatives, expand fundraising, and increase community involvement and accessibility.