Police department’s peer liaison sparks discussion about substance use disorder, homeless in Buckhannon

Six lost fumbles doomed Buckhannon-Upshur as Elkins turned four turnovers into touchdowns in a 55-14 rout. The Tigers amassed 502 yards, including 468 rushing, while Jaden Hatfield ran for 216 yards and Seth Robinson scored three times.

West Virginia’s PSC joined National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by thanking drivers at an I-64 weigh station and sharing safety resources. The annual event honors truckers’ vital role in communities and the economy while promoting roadway safety.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will host a drive-through flu clinic Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccines are available for ages 7 and older, with a high-dose option for seniors; Medicare patients pay nothing, while others pay $30 or $90.

Kelly Roach Miller is opening The Mothman Statue Legacy in Point Pleasant ahead of the Mothman Festival. The shop honors her late father’s iconic sculpture with official replicas, apparel, novelty items and locally made Mothman chips.

Vandalia Health will host a free nursing expo Sept. 23 in Fairmont for nursing students and recent graduates. Attendees can explore jobs, externships, residency programs, education benefits and professional development opportunities.

Lee Mays headlines a comedy show with opener Bobby Benavides at Buckhannon’s Colonial Arts Center on Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.