The Upshur County Commission approved two proclamations recently, recognizing Provider Appreciation Day and Community Action Month. Leaders from Mountain CAP of WV and MountainHeart Community Services highlighted the impact of their work and the vital role of childcare providers.
The WVDNR is launching a new controlled mourning dove hunt at Stonewall Jackson WMA on September 1-2 due to high demand. Two dove fields will be permit-only, with hunters restricted to state-controlled posts. Permit applications are due by August 1.
National VFW Auxiliary President Lois Callahan visited Buckhannon’s Gold Star Mothers Rose Garden this week to lay a yellow rose wreath in honor of fallen service members and their families.
Annette Fetty-Santilli of Clarksburg, WV was a top three fundraiser at Pittsburgh PurpleStride, raising over $14,000 as captain of Team West Virginia as nearly $500,000 was raised overall.
Weyerhaeuser will hold a job fair on Thursday, May 28 in Belington to fill production and skilled trades roles. The fair will run from 4–7 p.m. at the Belington Volunteer Fire Department.
The Upshur County Commission Republican primary came down to just 13 votes on election day. Patrick Lane thanked supporters, his family and his opponents after the close race, while county officials reported a smooth election day overall.
Buckhannon boosted its support for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival with a record $50,000 contribution, helping fund a free Main Street concert headlined by Parmalee and expanded entertainment.
A Buckhannon man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges after police responded to a wreck on North Spring Street and allegedly found fentanyl in the vehicle. Additional charges stem from a December 2025 overdose where drugs were found nearby.
Here are the latest primary election results from the Upshur County Courthouse as the My Buckhannon team reports on key local and state races, from County Commission to U.S. Senate.
A&O Railroad will hold a job fair June 2 at the Bridgeport Conference Center to hire freight train conductors for its Grafton location.
