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

Railroad crossing on Route 20 repaired

Railroad Crossing

It’s happening! Crews worked to repair the railroad crossing on Route 20, near the Donut Shop, Wednesday afternoon. Hooray!

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