Buckhannon is buzzing with a Youth Police Academy donation, a larger food pantry, the opening of Matilda the Musical, live music and a full slate of summer events. Catch the latest on volunteer needs, kids art camp, recovery shirts and upcoming fundraisers.
One Unique Recovery House requested $10,000 each from Buckhannon and Upshur County after abruptly losing funding for two peer recovery support specialists. The nonprofit says it needs $59,939.52 to maintain one year of bridge funding.
Explore West Virginia history from July 19–25, including Civil War clashes, political milestones and notable births. Highlights include Don Knotts, Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips, Gov. Arthur Boreman and Sen. Carte Goodwin.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined 24 SpaceTrek students in Buckhannon to launch satellites they had built and calibrated themselves. The free aerospace camp gives young women hands-on STEM experience — and the confidence to know they belong in a field once dominated by men.
Family and friends of Warwick and Maggie Karickhoff gathered in Buckhannon for their 38th annual reunion, drawing 62 attendees. The weekend featured shared meals, memories, an auction and a church service. Next year’s reunion is July 10 and 11, 2027.
West Virginia is investigating 139 cyclosporiasis cases, including 15 hospitalizations, across 26 counties. Officials urge residents to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell and seek care for symptoms such as persistent diarrhea.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will host the free Governor’s School for the Arts for another three-year cycle, extending the partnership through 2030. The program helps talented high school sophomores develop skills across seven artistic disciplines.
Canadian wildfire smoke could push air quality in parts of West Virginia to unhealthy levels Thursday and Friday. WVDEP urges residents, especially vulnerable groups, to check AirNow forecasts, limit outdoor activity and watch for symptoms.
Ride and Shine’s first big giveaway at Upshur County Recreation Park put 20–30 kids on brand-new, bike-shop-quality bicycles — each with a helmet and lock, and many going to children who’d never owned a bike.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing open a window into a Buckhannon residence following an argument with his ex-girlfriend.
