Category: Buckhannon News

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.

A man was arrested in Rock Cave after an officer spotted a vehicle matching the description from a recent reckless driving complaint. The driver was charged with driving while revoked for DUI, third offense.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary awarded two $1,000 scholarships for 2026 to Buckhannon-Upshur grads Reese Olivia Curry and Mallory Lynn Hughes. Both standout students and athletes are pursuing nurse practitioner paths and have shown strong leadership and service.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, with key items and discussion topics for the board’s upcoming session. Stay informed on what’s on the docket for local waste collection planning and decisions.

A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly losing control of his vehicle on Route 33 East in Buckhannon and rolling it. He is charged with driving license revoked for DUI third offense.

The 2026 West Virginia Largest Yard Sale returns Aug. 7-8, with more sellers expected and new participation in Webster County. Registration is open through July 26, and a digital-only map goes live July 31 to help shoppers plan their routes.

Buckhannon City Council voted to make Colonial Arts Center programmer Bryce O’Loughlin a full-time city employee as his expanding music and media work pushed his hours up.

Upshur County administrator Tabatha Perry has been honored with the County Commissioners Association’s Shining Star award. The recognition highlights her work on major grant-funded projects and her day-to-day leadership supporting the county commission.