Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a free paper shred event Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.–noon at the Public Works Facility, 395 Mud Lick Road. Bring sensitive documents for secure on-site shredding—no registration needed; first-come, first-served.
Three years after the state took over Upshur County Schools, the county has done everything asked of it — repaid money, replaced leadership, stablized it’s finances. Now, it’s unclear if there’s a timeline — or even a plan — for giving local control back.
Moon Flower’s second 420 Festival is set for April 18, with a partial Main Street closure planned for safe access to vendors and food trucks.
A Buckhannon man was arrested after he allegedly fired a shotgun inside a home.
American Legion Post 7 hosts a Vietnam Veterans Day fundraising luncheon March 28 at 16 S. Kanawha St., serving 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (or until sold out).
Upshur County Schools’ state-appointed leaders are proposing a sweeping reduction in force that would terminate dozens of teachers and other professional staff, eliminate more than 30 service positions, and transfer many more, impacting over 120 employees countywide.
The state Republican Executive Committee voted to close the party’s primary ballot beginning in 2026, meaning that unaffiliated voters will not be able to select a Republican ballot during the upcoming election. They can still select the Democrat or nonpartisan ballots.
Colonial Arts Center Gallery’s Upshur County Youth Arts Exhibition runs through April 11, featuring multi-media artwork from local students from elementary through high school. Vote for your favorites, and stop by the April 10 reception (4–7 p.m.) for free caricatures by J.R.
Meet Democratic primary candidates April 1, 6–8 p.m. at Pretty Peonies Parlor in Buckhannon, as Upshur County Democratic Women host a meet-and-greet with Q&A and time to mingle. Light refreshments provided; attendees can hear from several state and U.S. House candidates.
A water line break is impacting Cooper Street and nearby areas in Buckhannon, with crews on site working to restore service; the city’s transfer station is also closed for repairs.
