Buckhannon Post 7 opens the Area 2 double-elimination tournament Tuesday at 4 p.m. against Doddridge at Bridgeport High School. Despite a 1-12 record, Post 7 hopes clean defense, effective pitching and timely hits can spark a postseason run.
Walter Owen Tharp, 66, of French Creek, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was a truck driver, avid outdoorsman, and skilled handyman.
The Buckhannon Sanitary Board will meet July 16, 2026. View the meeting agenda.
Week two of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League featured two busy nights at West Virginia Wesleyan. Wendling’s Food Service and WV Split Rail delivered standout wins, led by Mike Walker and David Shriver.
Upshur County’s July 13-19 sports calendar features Buckhannon Post 7 baseball, local basketball and golf action, and the Splashers hosting the NCWV Swim Championships. No events are scheduled Sunday.
Point Park University will become a full NCAA Division II member Sept. 1, 2026, after completing its transition a year early. The milestone brings postseason eligibility and greater recruiting, visibility and awards opportunities.
