French Creek Freddie predicts an early spring for West Virginia
French Creek Freddie has made his famous prognostication: West Virginia is due for an early spring. Freddie emerged from his den to cloudy skies Tuesday morning. Legend says if the…
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Upshur County reports nine new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, active cases drop below 200
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Tuesday that 510 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
Quici brothers sentenced for running drug ‘enterprise’
BUCKHANNON — Two brothers who were reportedly involved in a drug sales operation that brought in up to $15,000 a month were sentenced last week in Upshur County Circuit Court.…
Sam’s Pizza celebrates its 30th anniversary this month
BUCKHANNON – At just 18 years old, Sam Nolte took the Main Street exit and drove into Buckhannon, West Virginia for the first time. He didn’t know a soul, and…
West Virginia reports 424 new COVID-19 cases Monday, smallest increase since November
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Monday that 424 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
Beautifying Buckhannon: Consolidated Board discusses dressing up areas downtown
BUCKHANNON – The Consolidated Public Works Board discussed several beautification possibilities for downtown Buckhannon – namely, the Chase lots on Madison Street and an area in front of Wilson Martino…
Countries from five continents interested in participating in WAMSB Championships
BUCKHANNON – Countries from all over the world, including five continents, have expressed interest in participating in the 2023 World Association of Marching Show Bands Championships that will take place…
Active COVID-19 cases in West Virginia dropped by about 20% in January
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Sunday morning that 661 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported…
Fred Eberle Technical Center Program Spotlight: Automotive Collision Repair
With winding roads and plenty of roaming animals, West Virginians are no strangers to auto collision repairs. Fred Eberle Technical Center offers students the training they need to excel in…
Strawberry Festival Board requests Main Street closure for parts of festival
BUCKHANNON – The West Virginia Strawberry Festival Association Board asked the Consolidated Public Works Board for permission to close East Main Street for certain parts of the 79th annual Strawberry…
