St. Joseph’s Hospital expands hours for drive-through COVID-19 testing

Buckhannon and Upshur County will host a FEMA flood recovery town hall Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at The Event Center at Brushy Fork. Residents can learn about assistance, resources and next steps, ask questions in person or submit them by email.

Pittsburgh Steelers chaplain and “Do It Afraid” author Kent Chevalier will speak on “Built to Last: What is Your Foundation?” Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. The free public event will explore building an identity rooted beyond achievement and recognition.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Buckhannon-Upshur outshot Lincoln 14-11 but fell 3-1 in Big 10 play despite Rylen Carlyle’s first-half equalizer. The Lady Bucs look to rebound Tuesday at Robert C. Byrd.

An Upshur County grand jury returned 25 indictments in the September 2026 term, according to the grand jury press report.

Mark D. Edgell, Sr., a disabled veteran, devoted father, and beloved Poppop, is remembered for his humor, fierce loyalty, and the light he brought to his family and friends.