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Here’s the latest banter and news briefs from around Buckhannon and Upshur County.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s five-game win streak ended Monday with a 6-2 Big 10 loss at Lincoln after the Lady Bucs let a 2-0 lead slip away. Aspen Dyer’s two-run homer tied it, then the Cougars plated four in the fifth to pull away as B-U couldn’t rally late.

A 65-year-old man was arrested after allegedly posting threatening Facebook posts directed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and its staff.

The American Red Cross of Allegheny Highlands has set two upcoming blood drives in Upshur County and is urging residents to keep donating. Executive director Jason Keeling shared local service numbers, from CPR training to disaster response and support for military families.

Tobias Marple scored four goals as Buckhannon-Upshur earned a 6-3 win over Jefferson County, taking a 4-2 halftime lead and holding on late. Gage Scott made 14 saves as the Bucs improved to 2-2 and head to George Washington on Tuesday.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs enjoyed a perfect weekend, edging University 6-5 for the Hawks’ first loss before crushing Wheeling Park 18-2. Mallory Moss powered the offense in both wins as B-U improved to 3-1 and returns April 8 at John Marshall.

Buckhannon-Upshur split with North Marion as the boys swept 7-0 and improved to 1-0 in Big 10 play, while the girls fell 5-2. Coach Jason Rock praised the boys’ win but wants more intensity, and noted the Lady Bucs are improving despite a young varsity roster.

Upshur County commissioners approved an $11.68 million budget for FY 2027 as rising regional jail costs continue to eat into revenue. The county set aside $1.6 million for jail bills as new tiered per-diem rates take effect July 1.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs broke open a tight game with a six-run sixth inning to beat North Marion 10-4, piling up 13 hits. Maddie Tucker had three hits, Marple earned the win, and Pastorius notched a save as B-U won its fifth straight to move to 6-1 (5-0 Big 10).

A 67-year-old woman was arrested on charges of domestic assault and escape after allegedly threatening two people and hiding from officers in Upshur County.