Saluting a decade of dedication: Buckhannon’s VIPS mark 10 years of community service

Katie Kuba
October 28, 2024

BUCKHANNON – They call them the founders for a reason. Steve Wykoff and David Rowan were there at the first meetings in 2014 to discuss creating an all-volunteer wing that would work with the Buckhannon Police Department. And on Oct. […]

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Deloris Y. Jack

My Buckhannon
June 30, 2025

Deloris Jack, 91, a homemaker and Lifetime Member of the Upshur County E.M.S., passed away June 28, 2025, leaving behind her son, sister, extended family, and a legacy of community service.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Director of Nursing earns Nurse Executive Board certification

News Release
June 29, 2025

Karla Tucker, Director of Nursing at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, has earned the prestigious Nurse Executive-Board Certified credential, reflecting her leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

WVWC’s new director of technical theatre finds passion in set design

News Release
June 29, 2025

Boyd Wolz, an experienced set designer and educator with credits in theatre, film, and television, has been appointed as West Virginia Wesleyan College’s new director of technical theatre.

Upshur County Public Library awarded $20K AARP grant to launch digital literacy classes for older adults

Lily Hicks
June 29, 2025

The Upshur County Public Library has received a $20,000 AARP grant to offer free digital literacy classes for adults 50 and older, providing computer skills training both at the library and via a mobile classroom.

Barbara Ann Dawson

My Buckhannon
June 29, 2025

Barbara Ann Dawson, 85, a longtime French Creek Elementary reading aide and active church and Eastern Star member, died June 27 at home, survived by her three sons, grandchildren, and many loved ones.

Upshur County Commission Special Meeting Agenda: July 1, 2025

My Buckhannon
June 29, 2025

The Upshur County Commission has released the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025.

Upshur County Trails system hosts Mountaineer Mile hike this month

My Buckhannon
June 27, 2025

A group of local residents gathered this month to hike a Mountaineer Mile at the Upshur County Trails. Governor Patrick Morrissey launched the Mountaineer Mile initiative to encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily as part of a broader campaign to improve the state’s health and well-being.

Buckhannon’s Independence Day bash promises inflatables, live music and fireworks on July 4

Monica Zalaznik
June 27, 2025

Buckhannon will host its annual Independence Day Festival Friday celebration on July 4, featuring live music, twirling performances, inflatables and a rock-climbing wall at Jawbone Park, followed by fireworks at dark.

Youth football camp a success as Baisden uses summer flex days to improve Bucs

Duane Carpenter
June 26, 2025

Over 50 young athletes participated in Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s annual youth football camp, led by head coach Sloan Baisden, as part of summer efforts to build team spirit and prepare for the upcoming season.