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Rock Cave man arrested on grand larceny and firearms charges after alleged tractor theft

A Rock Cave man was arrested for allegedly stealing a tractor, driving while his license was revoked due to DUI and purchasing a firearm when he is not permitted to own guns due to previous criminal convictions. James Roy, 59, […]

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Monica Zalaznik August 11, 2025

Why emergency management matters more than you think

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series of stories marking August 2025 as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Read the first one here.

Lily Hicks August 11, 2025

On the City of Buckhannon Calendar: August 11-15

All meetings, unless specified otherwise, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, located at 70

News Release August 11, 2025

Thamson Eileen Davis

Thamson Eileen Davis, age 66, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born on July

My Buckhannon August 11, 2025

Middle College at Fairmont State University expands access, now accepting new applicants

Fairmont State University’s Middle College program is expanding its reach. Originally designed for West Virginia youth ages 16–18 currently in the foster care system, the

News Release August 11, 2025

WVU Hospitals hosts magical “Wizarding World” employee appreciation picnic at Milan Puskar Stadium

WVU Medicine WVU Hospitals, which includes WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Children’s, and Fairmont Medical Center, transformed Milan Puskar Stadium into a

News Release August 11, 2025

West Virginia to implement SNAP soda restriction beginning January 1, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase

News Release August 11, 2025

Wesleyan Vice President of Athletics Dr. Rae Emrick sees positive future for Bobcat sports

BUCKHANNON – With the start of the 2025 athletic season right around the corner for West Virginia Wesleyan College, the My Buckhannon sports department sat down for an interview with WVWC Vice President for Athletics Dr. Rae Emrick, who is […]

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Duane Carpenter August 11, 2025

More than two years after state takeover, Upshur board member presses for return to local control

More than two years have passed since the West Virginia Department of Education seized control of Upshur County Schools, and one board member says he’s growing impatient. The West Virginia Board of Education voted to take over Upshur County Schools […]

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Katie Kuba August 10, 2025

Buckhannon City Council approves design work for stormwater project to ease Camden Avenue flooding

Residents in the Camden Avenue area will see some movement on a new project intended to keep water from heavy rains at bay — and out of their basements. The Buckhannon City Council approved proceeding with the design and pre-construction […]

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Katie Kuba August 10, 2025