More than two years after state takeover, Upshur board member presses for return to local control

Upshur County Democratic Women donated $350 to the Upshur County Public Library to expand its young adult nonfiction collection. The gift was funded by the group’s 3rd Annual Craft Swap.

Buckhannon VIPS logged 1,560+ service hours across 127 events, from traffic control to foot patrols and admin support.

Fairmont State University is strengthening leadership to boost operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. Athletics Director Greg Bamberger will become the new Vice President for Athletics in July as a national search begins for a new AD.

Edmiston Breckenridge “Breck” Jones, 92, a US Navy veteran and Rock Cave woodworker, died January 29, 2026; survivors include son Aubrey, daughters Phala and Tanya, nine grandchildren, and several great-(great-)grandchildren.

Candidate filings are rolling in for the May 12, 2026, Primary Election. Here’s the latest list of who has filed so far for Upshur County and Buckhannon offices as of Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29. The filing deadline is Saturday!

Dorothy June Blake, 85, of Buckhannon, a longtime dietician, devoted Church of Christ member, wife of 67 years to Robert Blake, and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died January 28, 2026, at home.