Upshur County Democratic Women held a candidate meet and greet on April 1 at Pretty Peonies Parlor, featuring races from Buckhannon City Council to the U.S. Senate. Candidates shared platforms, answered questions and listened to residents’ concerns.
Hello, Buckhannon! Catch up on this week’s local buzz.
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center plans to transition to a Critical Access Hospital to boost long-term financial sustainability while keeping key services, including OB labor and delivery and 24/7 emergency care.
Watch the full video from the Upshur County Candidate Forum and read short biographies submitted by each candidate. The event covered Upshur County Commission, Board of Education and Buckhannon City Council contests ahead of the May 12 primary.
Alpha Delta Kappa, an international organization of women educators, is offering two $500 scholarships for seniors at Buckhannon-Upshur and Lewis County high schools pursuing education or technical education degrees.
Buckhannon City Council approved up to $15,000 in opioid settlement funds to certify three more peer support coaches for first responders. The program certifies first responders as coaches who help colleagues cope with the emotional toll of the job.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School released its third quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 school year. Students with a 4.0+ GPA earned Distinguished Honor Roll honors, while those with a 3.5–3.99 GPA made the Honor Roll.
Buckhannon police arrested a man after a traffic stop sparked by reports he was driving on a revoked DUI license. Officers say a K9 alert and items found in the vehicle led to charges including possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy.
The Upshur County Commission approved a proclamation Thursday, April 9, recognizing April 12 through 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Upshur County. The observance honors the dispatchers who answer emergency calls and coordinate first responders.
West Virginia Superintendent Michele Blatt has appointed Tim Derico as the next superintendent of Upshur County Schools, effective July 1, 2026. Derico is currently one of two assistant county superintendents.
