Upshur County proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting alarming statistics

Buckhannon city offices and the transfer station will be closed Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day. Garbage pickup will operate on its normal schedule.

The City of Buckhannon will mill and pave South Florida Street, Henry Street, Eastview Terrace and Hinkle Drive from October 12 to 16. No parking will be allowed on each street on its work days, starting Monday on South Florida Street.

Buckhannon-Upshur forced four turnovers and posted its first shutout of the season in a 20-0 rivalry win over Lewis County. Brody McDaniels hit Kadyn Baisden for two touchdowns as the Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive.

Buckhannon-Upshur snapped a five-game losing streak with a 1-1 road draw against Lewis County in girls soccer. Bella Nottingham saved a penalty kick before moving out of goal and scoring the equalizer in the 48th minute.

A man was arrested in Upshur County on three charges of delivery of methamphetamine after allegedly selling the drug to a confidential informant. Bail was set at $30,000 cash only.

Stonewall Resort in Weston received recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, based on the magazine’s annual reader survey.