Ride and Shine Bikes for Upshur Kids purchased two bicycles with help from a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur. Founder Julia Kastner says the new nonprofit is on pace to provide up to 30 bikes to local children this year.
Agency LMC in Elkins has hired senior graphic designer Ashley Butler as its in-house designer, boosting the agency’s creative depth as it continues to grow.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Stay informed on upcoming water board business and decisions affecting the community.
Nine Buckhannon-Upshur High School sophomores signed certificates committing to the county’s first MedEd program. The free WVU Medicine-backed pathway offers hands-on training, classroom instruction and a paid internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will launch a sport management concentration in its MBA starting fall 2026, pairing seven core business courses with five sport-focused classes taught by industry experts.
The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will meet in regular session Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the center in Buckhannon.
Buckhannon’s buzzing as festival week begins.
The 2026 Strawberry Festival is just days away, and organizers say excitement and registrations are at record highs. New entertainment has been added on Main Street and at Jawbone Park, alongside a bigger parade and expanded family fun night.
Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board voted to reword its worn ‘no smoking’ signs before the Strawberry Festival to feature gentler messaging that focuses on being considerate to others. Smoking and vaping in public areas during the festival have been illegal since 2013.
WVU Medicine’s LUCAS mobile unit will offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings in Upshur County May 27–29. Appointments are required and should be scheduled at least 14 days in advance for insurance authorization.
