Upshur County man admits to making a bomb
ELKINS, W.Va. – William John Clark, 62, of Buckhannon, has admitted to a firearms charge, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced Thursday. Clark pled guilty to one count of “Making a…
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Selling Simply Southern apparel and serving up hand-dipped ice cream, the Wildlife Center has reopened
FRENCH CREEK – The gift shop at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center now offers Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream and Simply Southern apparel. Michael Shaw, owner of MTD concessions, took…
West Virginia reports nine new COVID-19 fatalities, two new cases in Upshur County on Thursday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced nine new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday, raising the state total to 199. Upshur County reported two new cases…
From pencils to hand sanitizer: Parish House passes out school supplies
BUCKHANNON – No matter what shape or form school takes, local students will be ready with supplies, thanks to the Upshur Parish House and generous community donors. The Parish House…
Wesleyan announces that campus will remain closed for the entire fall semester, classes to be completed online
The West Virginia Wesleyan College Board of Trustees has voted to extend online learning for the duration of the fall semester. Earlier this month, Wesleyan opted to begin the semester…
Take five: Here’s a handful of free (or low-cost) family-friendly activities to squeeze in before summer’s end
BUCKHANNON – Even though we are approaching the end of August, there is still time to log some quality time with family members and kids before the cooler weather sets…
An update from UCSWA: Everything you need to know about the Sept. 12 paper-shredding event and recycling in Upshur County
BUCKHANNON – A free residential paper-shredding event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Crossroads Recycling Center adjacent to Walmart, according to a recent mailer…
One COVID-19 case confirmed in Upshur County on Wednesday, three additional deaths reported statewide
Upshur County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Two Upshur County cases are currently active. No…
Man arrested Saturday for allegedly taking vehicle while in possession of methamphetamine
BUCKHANNON – A Volga man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly taking a vehicle without permission and being in possession of methamphetamine. Colten Lester, 32, of Volga, W.Va., was…
City approves construction of next phase of Riverwalk Trail
BUCKHANNON – Slowly but surely, the Elizabeth J. ‘Binky’ Poundstone Riverwalk Trail is inching southward along Route 20. Following Buckhannon City Council’s approval of the construction of Phase 4 of…
