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

March 19 update from Upshur County Assessor’s Office: Please call first for assistance

Upshur County Assessor Dustin Zickefoose

Good morning. I want to provide an update from the Upshur County Assessor’s Office.

As of March 19, 2020, we are open.

However, we are asking people to call us first for assistance.

Any services we provide can be completed by phone, email, fax, mail, etc.

If you need documents from us, we will gladly deliver those electronically, by mail, or hand deliver curbside.

DMV Regional Offices have closed to the public, while online services are available.

DMV is granting a 90-day extension on all items set to expire in March or April.

You may also mail tax payments to the Sheriff’s Tax Office. If you aren’t sure how much you owe, call them at 304-472-1180 and they will assist you.

To my knowledge, there has been no extension granted on tax payments, as of today.

We are here to serve and will continue to do so.

We have modified our standard operating procedures to minimize exposure while continuing to serve. This is a moving target. Things are changing daily. I will provide a daily update from the Upshur County Assessor’s Office.

You may reach us via telephone at 304-472-4650 or by email at dwzickefoose@upshurcounty.org

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Connie Miller Burk

Connie Miller Burk, 72, of Buckhannon, a former WV Wesleyan and Union Drilling employee, loving mother of twin sons Shawn and Shane Miller, and devoted churchgoer, died January 20, 2026, with services Jan. 27.

This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Madelyn Tucker and Jerin Westfall

The latest Hank Ellis All-Stars are Lady Buc sophomore Madelyn Tucker and Buccaneer senior Jerin Westfall. Tucker powered B-U to a perfect 2-0 week, while Westfall tallied his 1,000th career point.

Winter storm update: Heavy snow, ice expected to cause ‘widespread and significant impacts’ this weekend

Upshur County is under a winter storm watch as heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain threaten major travel and infrastructure impacts from Saturday through Monday.

School bus crashes on Route 20 after hitting black ice; one child taken to hospital

A school bus carrying 25 students slid on black ice on Route 20 Wednesday morning and went off the road, according to Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman. All students were checked at the scene, and one child was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital with minor injuries.

B-U swim teams finish up regular season

Buckhannon-Upshur’s girls won six events (four individual, two relays) and the boys one on Senior Night, then the girls placed fifth and boys sixth at a nine-team/ seven-team make-up before the Big 10 championships.

Basketball ‘Cats fall on the road to Frostburg State, 105-83

Frostburg State defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 105–83 as Frostburg’s second-half surge and efficient shooting overcame Wesleyan’s 47.8 percent offense and 21 points from Isaiah Baker.

Wesleyan women down Frostburg State, 87-76

West Virginia Wesleyan defeated Frostburg State 87-76, led by Kilah Dandridge’s season-high 25 and strong shooting and balance from Emma Witt and Sydney Baird, improving to 9-4 overall and 7-3 in MEC play.

Leadership Upshur sets three workdays to help launch new children’s museum on Main Street

Leadership Upshur is rallying volunteers and sponsors to help prepare a new children’s museum coming to Main Street in Buckhannon. The group has scheduled three workdays and is seeking donated supplies as painting and repairs get underway.

Winter storm watch issued for Upshur County as significant snow expected this weekend

A winter storm watch is in effect for Upshur County as a significant system targets the East Coast from Saturday through Monday, with Buckhannon forecast to see 6–12 inches of heavy snow.