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

Public Auction – County vehicles

Upshur County Commission

Notice of Public Auction

The Upshur County Commission will be auctioning a 2001 Ford Explorer with 103,665 miles; a 2012 Ford Expedition with 106,943 miles; a 2014 Ford Taurus with 104,117 miles; a 2013 Ford Taurus with approximately 124,500 miles and a 1999 Ford F-250 with 93,019 miles.  The Commission will be utilizing Public Surplus, the internet based public auction service at www.publicsurplus.com, search keywords “Upshur County Commission”.  Online bidding will be open from Wednesday, June 12, 2019 until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Onsite viewing available by appointment only, please call Greg Harris at (304) 613-1801 to make arrangements.  Winning bid must supply all equipment to transfer the vehicles.  All sales are final.  Full terms and conditions can be found at www.publicsurplus.com.  Please direct any questions to Tabatha Perry at (304) 472-0535 ext. 2 or trperry@upshurcounty.org.

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