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The 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections program is hiring a part-time case aide (up to 19.5 hours/week) in Upshur or Lewis counties.

Pinwheels line the entrance to Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, honoring the more than 900 abused children the hospital helps each year.

The Southern Upshur Business Association honored Jaws! BBQ as its 2026 Business of the Year at the group’s annual dinner in Buckhannon. Owner Gary Connell thanked the community for decades of support as SUBA highlighted the family business’s growth and local giving.

Sherry Dean, a longtime Upshur County Schools employee and former transportation supervisor, is running for re-election to the Upshur County Board of Education.

Explore key moments from April 5–11 in West Virginia history, from Booker T. Washington’s early life in Malden to CCC work in Kanawha State Forest and the founding of Paw Paw.

Billy Keith Perrine, 77, of Adrian, passed away at home on April 2, 2026. He was a skilled carpenter known for meticulous craftsmanship and artistic designs, and is survived by his children, siblings, and extended family.

Brian Andrew Moore, 41, of Buckhannon, passed away on April 1, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, father, and “Pop Pop,” and enjoyed the outdoors and carpentry.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s offense sputtered in a 13-4 road loss to George Washington, their lowest goal total of the young season. Michael Tracy scored twice, Zack Simmons and Jayden Stackpole added goals, and keeper Gage Scott made 10 saves as the Bucs fell to 2-3.

Buckhannon-Upshur tennis saw a night-and-day Big 10 week, falling 7-0 at Lincoln before bouncing back with a 7-0 home sweep of Philip Barbour. The rain also canceled Tuesday’s match vs. Robert C. Byrd, leaving the Bucs 2-3 overall and 2-1 in conference.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs rebounded from a 7-0 loss at Lincoln to earn their first win, edging Philip Barbour 4-3 in Big 10 play. Angelina Winter and Kaitlin Davis clinched tight singles victories, lifting B-U to 1-4 overall (1-2 Big 10).