Raising the Jolly Roger With… Dawson Tenney

West Virginia earned a B- on the 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card, jumping from a D- in 2023 as the state expands screening, training and access to care.

Glenna Jean Morgan, 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died June 13, 2026, at Holbrook’s Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and sports enthusiast who cherished her family, especially her two grandsons.

See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on what the Commission will be considering at this upcoming meeting.

Newly elected Justices James W. “Bill” Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick were sworn in this week to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia after certification of the May 2026 election results.

West Virginia hunters harvested 12,006 bearded turkeys in the 2026 spring gobbler season, up 12.3% from 2025 and above both five- and 10-year averages.

Buckhannon’s June 15–20 calendar includes curbside recycling pickup June 16, a City Council meeting June 17, and the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash June 18–20—West Virginia’s only nationally sanctioned BBQ competition.