Upshur County man admits to making a bomb
ELKINS, W.Va. – Eric Reynolds Rowan, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has admitted to making a bomb, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Rowan, 26, pled guilty to one count of “Making…
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BURMA, Buckhannon team up to bring Upshur County ‘Christmas Around the World’ — and kids have one last shot to partake in a scavenger hunt and maybe even meet the Grinch!
BUCKHANNON — This Saturday, Dec. 12 is the last chance for children to participate in a fun, Christmastime scavenger hunt, thanks to a partnership between the Buckhannon-Upshur Retail Merchants Association,…
Dr. Clay Marsh: New COVID-19 vaccines are ‘game-changing’
CHARLESTON – Calling them “game-changing,” West Virginia’s coronavirus czar Dr. Clay Marsh on Monday urged West Virginians to receive one of several COVID-19 vaccines when the time comes. “When it’s…
Kindle your family’s Christmas spirit at the first-ever Christmas at Curry lights celebration
BUCKHANNON – The James W. Curry Library is bringing early holiday cheer to the southern end of the county with Christmas at Curry. Director of the James W. Curry Library…
West Virginia reports the second deadliest day of the pandemic on Tuesday, including a death in Randolph County
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Tuesday that 932 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. That marks the first time the…
Buckhannon in the running to host 2023 World Association of Marching Show Bands Championship
BUCKHANNON – For months, city recorder Randy Sanders has been beating the drum for the City of Buckhannon to serve as the venue for the 2023 World Association of Marching…
After months of discussion, council passes revamped downtown parking enforcement policy
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon will begin a new year with a new parking ordinance – or at least one that’s revamped to reflect a stricter enforcement policy designed…
Mountain State reports 1,131 new COVID-19 cases Monday morning
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Monday that 1,131 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. Locally, new cases were reported in…
B-U Middle School invites families to special drive-in Christmas spectacular
BUCKHANNON – Schools in Upshur County will be meeting remotely through the new year, and with this in mind, Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School is planning an event for its students, families…
West Virginia announces a record-high number of new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Sunday that 1,425 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State, a record single-day increase. Locally, new…
