Upshur County reports 12 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
After a dip earlier in the week, Upshur County reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. A total of 97 cases are currently active locally, according to the West…
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Local chapters of WVEA, AFT share COVID-19 concerns with Upshur BOE
FRENCH CREEK – The president of the Upshur County chapter of the West Virginia American Federation of Teachers on Tuesday addressed the Upshur County Board of Education with concerns from…
Council to consider steeper penalties for parking ordinance violations Thursday
BUCKHANNON – Parking regulations in the City of Buckhannon may once again be amended following several months of complaints from downtown business owners aired at a series of Consolidated Public…
Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department reports 200th case of COVID-19 on Wednesday
Upshur County now has recorded 200 total cases of COVID-19. The Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department reported the latest numbers in a press release Wednesday afternoon, saying the county has 197 confirmed…
Nine new COVID-19 cases reported in Upshur County on Wednesday as state hits new highs
The spread of COVID-19 along Route 33 continued on Wednesday, with more than 30 new cases reported between Lewis (5), Upshur (9), Barbour (5) and Randolph (13) counties. Upshur, Barbour…
Did you know you can pre-select your Christmas tree in October at French Christmas Trees?
FRENCH CREEK – During the Christmas holiday season, most people are stressed and have trouble finding time to complete tasks. So, why not relieve some of that stress by getting…
City to forward residents’ complaints about service to Altice USA, Suddenlink’s parent company
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon received a sizable amount of input – largely negative – on Suddenlink’s internet and cable service locally during a recent meeting of the city’s…
Luke Christopher Wamsley Bridge dedicated to fallen Airman
TALLMANSVILLE – Travel about three miles out on the Ivy Road to Little Sand Run Road, and you’ll find the creek Luke Wamsley used to play in when he was…
Upshur reports four new COVID-19 cases Monday
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced Monday that 153 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Mountain State. The outbreak continues to spread in…
Here’s a quick brush-up on burning rules for fall fire season from the Buckhannon Fire Department
BUCKHANNON – Fall fire season started Oct. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. Buckhannon Fire Department career firefighter John Brugnoli said the burning hours for natural vegetation are from…
