Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Upshur County on Monday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Monday that 317 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State, including five in Upshur County. This…
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Consolidated hears estimated cost of full-time parking enforcement officer, software to enforce policy
BUCKHANNON – Mayor Robbie Skinner told members of the city’s Consolidated Public Works Board Thursday that city council wants to come up with an updated parking ordinance that benefits businesses,…
BREAKING NEWS: Upshur County schools will be closed this week
UPDATE 7 P.M. — Upshur County Schools will be closed this week. “Based on the results of COVID-19 testing for our transportation staff today, we are sorry to report that we…
West Virginia reports 194 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, no increase in Upshur County
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Sunday that 194 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. One additional death has been attributed…
City’s new concrete mixer will allow projects to be completed faster and cheaper
BUCKHANNON – A recently purchased concrete mixing truck could save the City of Buckhannon more than $600,000 over the course of five years. Director of public works Jerry Arnold said…
Upshur County schools get ‘green’ light to reopen classrooms this week
After being closed nearly the entire month of October, Upshur County schools will be permitted to reopen classrooms to students this week. Upshur County is categorized as green on the…
New COVID-19 cases reported in Upshur, Barbour, Lewis and Randolph counties on Saturday
Nearly two dozen new COVID-19 cases were reported on Saturday along the Route 33 corridor stretching from Lewis County to Randolph County. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human…
Over 1,300 voters cast ballots in first week of early voting period, with county clerk predicting turnout records may be broken
BUCKHANNON – Just three days into the 10-day early voting period, more than 1,300 people in Upshur County have voted early in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. As of…
French Creek man arrested for alleged methamphetamine possession
TALLMANSVILLE – An Upshur County man was arrested Thursday after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine and driving while his license was revoked for DUI. Matthew Alderman, 34, of…
Help Upshur Parish House fill Thanksgiving baskets by picking up holiday staples at the grocery store
BUCKHANNON – During the holiday season, many neighbors will be facing food insecurities – especially this year – so the Upshur Parish House and Crosslines, Inc. is asking for your…
