Remote learning days moved to extend students’ Easter Break
BUCKHANNON – During Tuesday’s Upshur County BOE meeting, members decided to ‘rearrange’ two remote learning days in the county in the hopes of giving students and their families a little…
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West Virginia reports 389 new COVID-19 cases, six deaths on Wednesday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Wednesday that 389 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
Buckhannon man arrested for first-degree arson after allegedly setting camper on fire
TALLMANSVILLE – An Upshur County man was arrested for arson Monday night after he allegedly set a pull-behind camper on fire. Brandon Blaine Kelley, 41, of Buckhannon, was arrested for…
Lewis County man arrested for fleeing from deputies on motorcycle; Harrison County man arrested on felony driving revoked for DUI charge, other warrants
BUCKHANNON – A Lewis County man was arrested last week after allegedly fleeing from several police officers on a motorcycle. Christopher Lipps, 31, of Weston was arrested for fleeing with…
West Virginia reports 327 new COVID-19 cases, one death on Tuesday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Tuesday that 327 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
St. Joseph’s Hospital kicks off 100th anniversary week
BUCKHANNNON – Ahead of its centennial anniversary this coming Sunday, the City of Buckhannon on Monday honored St. Joseph’s Hospital for its 100th-year milestone, and one of its longtime physicians,…
City agrees to purchase property beside SYCC for $145,000, pending approval of seller
BUCKHANNON – Buckhannon City council has approved a purchase agreement for the property located at 65 East Main Street, beside the Stockert Youth and Community Center. The property is owned…
Anyone ages 16 and up can now receive a free COVID-19 vaccine
BUCKHANNON — Local health officials are imploring residents to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as clinics are starting to have more supply than demand. During Monday’s Upshur County…
Upshur County man among the new COVID-19 deaths reported Monday morning
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Monday that 276 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
Woman recognized for taking quick action after she witnessed a man being hit by a car in Elkins
BUCKHANNON – The Upshur County Commission recently recognized a local resident for performing lifesaving measures after she witnessed a man get hit by a car in Randolph County. Prisilla Peggs…
