The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur received the district’s Club of the Year award at its June 30 meeting. District Governor Rick Macak praised the club’s growth, community grants and recycling project as among the most well-rounded in the district.
Neil Roth retired June 30 after nearly 43 years as West Virginia Wesleyan College’s technology leader, guiding the campus from mainframes to the dawn of AI.
West Virginia is under a heat advisory through Friday night, with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index values reaching 105. Experts urge residents to watch the “real feel,” limit strenuous activity, and take extra precautions for kids, older adults, and outdoor workers.
West Virginia public schools are closing fast, with consolidations forcing students to take long bus rides and families to make tough choices.
See what’s on the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, with a quick look at the items up for discussion and action. Stay informed on upcoming city decisions and community matters.
A man was arrested for grand larceny and breaking and entering after police identified him using surveillance footage from several downtown businesses following a theft at a local Hot Spot. Police said $18,202 was stolen from a safe in the business.
TMC Technologies and Morehead State’s SpaceTrek selected 24 students for the 2026 residential aerospace program, running July 12-25 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.
A man was arrested after an officer received a stolen-vehicle alert from Weston and quickly located the missing vehicle being driven in Upshur County.
Hello, Buckhannon! Catch this week’s local lowdown, from Clerk Carol Smith being named County Clerk of the Year to July 3’s Independence Day celebration in Jawbone Park with music and fireworks.
Buckhannon’s June 29–July 4, 2026 calendar includes a Sanitary Board special meeting June 30 and Waste Collection Board and City Council meetings July 2, with in-person and virtual options.
