City planning to bolster services with a 2021-2022 budget of more than $5 million
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon is on track to produce a record budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, buoyed by an influx of funds from the 1 percent sales…
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Man indicted for illegally possessing firearm in Upshur County
ELKINS, W.Va. – Dustin Cain Anderson, of Clarksburg, W.Va., was indicted Wednesday on a firearms charge, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Anderson, 26, was indicted on one count of “Unlawful…
Spread of COVID-19 in West Virginia continues to decline, 289 new cases reported Wednesday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Wednesday that 289 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
Winter storm could bring 5-8 inches of snow to West Virginia through Friday
Don’t let the blue skies fool you — the brief reprieve is only expected to last a few hours, with another winter storm due to blast West Virginia starting Wednesday…
Rotary members volunteering at Friday COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Editor’s note: The Friday, Feb. 19 clinic in Upshur County has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24 due to expected winter weather. BUCKHANNON – Eight members of the Rotary Club…
Upshur County Schools superintendent outlines accomplishments ahead of evaluation
TENNERTON – One important issue that was discussed during an executive session at the most recent Upshur County Board of Education meeting is the superintendent’s evaluation. At the Feb. 9…
West Virginia under a Winter Storm Watch starting Wednesday evening
It seems Freddie fibbed. Ever since French Creek Freddie predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day, the Mountain State has been battered by snow and ice – and more is…
New COVID-19 cases in West Virginia hit another 2021 low on Tuesday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Tuesday that 228 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. That’s the smallest daily increase since…
Council approves Street Department pay raises, grant application to aid in WAMSB prep
BUCKHANNON – Buckhannon City Council approved a set of pay raises for Street Department workers that they believe will pave the way for greater employee retention. At the beginning of…
New wildlife biologist Trevor Moore brings new enthusiasm, ideas to W.Va. Wildlife Center
FRENCH CREEK – What has nearly 30 different species of native and introduced West Virginia wildlife, its very own prognosticator, interpretive signs to learn about those native and introduces species…
