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Woman arrested after allegedly throwing knife at man during dispute between neighbors
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a knife at a man, striking him in the abdomen.Emily Hamner-Spracklen, 36, of Buckhannon, was arrested for malicious wounding.According to the criminal complaint in the Upshur County Magistrate Clerk’s Office […]
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Man apprehended after multi-county high-speed chase that began in Upshur County
A Harrison County man was arrested Tuesday evening after evading police both in a car and on foot during a chase that spanned three counties. Zachery Michael Shook, of Mount Clair, led law enforcement on
Buckhannon man arrested for alleged first-degree arson
BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly setting the porch of the residence he shared with his fiancé on fire following a domestic dispute.Randel A. McVay, 39, of Buckhannon, was arrested Sept. 17 on one count […]
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Upshur County Commission Agenda: September 19, 2024
Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024.
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Officers arrest Upshur man after license plate reader allegedly identifies U-Haul van as stolen
BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen U-Haul van while his license was suspended.Brian Wolford, 32, of Buckhannon, was arrested for one count of grand larceny, a felony, and two counts of driving suspended […]
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Buckhannon man arrested for allegedly fleeing from police
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested after allegedly speeding and evading an officer attempting to pull him over.Marshall F. O’Connor, 37, was arrested Monday for fleeing with reckless indifference, a felony.According to the criminal complaint in the Upshur County […]
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Elvis Presley tribute artist Robert Keefer performs at Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon
Elvis Presley tribute artist Robert Keefer recently captivated a full house at the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon. Keefer, known for his long-standing performances of
Buckhannon City Council Agenda: September 19, 2024
Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024.
On the City’s Calendar: Sept. 16-20
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main
WVWC president addresses enrollment numbers, 2026 ‘demographic cliff’
BUCKHANNON – For the first time since 2020, West Virginia Wesleyan College has over 1,000 students in attendance. The president of West Virginia Wesleyan
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Football Bucs and Elkins renew Route 33 rivalry Friday night
TENNERTON – The mantra isn’t changing this week for head coach Sloan Baisden and his Buckhannon-Upshur football Buccaneers as they prepare for the Elkins Tigers this Friday night in a Big 10 Conference contest at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium.Kickoff […]
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Wesleyan tennis teams compete in ITA Regionals
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams participated in the 2024 ITA Division II Atlantic Regional Championships in Bloomsburg, Pa., Sept. 13-15. Highlights
Soccer Lady Bucs dominant in 8-0 road victory over Robert C. Byrd
CLARKSBURG – To say that the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs totally dominated the Robert C. Bryd Eagles from start to finish Tuesday night in Big 10 Conference action might be an understatement.The Lady Bucs controlled the game from the opening whistle […]
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Tough first half costs soccer Bucs in 6-2 loss to Eagles
CLARKSBURG – A rough first half cost the Buckhannon-Upshur soccer Bucs in their Big 10 Conference contest with the Robert C. Byrd Eagles Thursday evening.The Bucs fell behind by a 4-0 score at the break and went on to drop […]
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B-U ranked 25th in Class AAA in first edition of SSAC football rankings
PARKERSBURG — The WVSSAC Playoff Ratings are calculated using a points-based system, factoring in each team’s record and strength of schedule. AAAA Rank School Rating Won
This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Jimmie Green and Haley Triplett
BUCKHANNON – My Buckhannon is proud to present another season of the Hank Ellis All-Stars. Each week, we will select a male and female athlete
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WVU School of Pharmacy alumna appointed director of West Virginia Poison Center
A West Virginia University School of Pharmacy graduate is now in charge of one of the state’s most critical resources. Dr. Rachel Cruickshank (PharmD, ’21)
West Virginia Division of Forestry unveils new firefighting equipment ahead of fire season
Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry recently announced the arrival of vital new firefighting equipment to be used across West Virginia.
Fairmont State University focuses on community for Homecoming 2024
Fairmont State will celebrate Homecoming 2024 from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 6. This year’s theme, Falcon Fest, will blend beloved traditions with exciting
West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work with local partners to reduce domestic violence
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under
Annual Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup set for Sept. 28
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) annual Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set for Saturday, September 28th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP
Governor launches School Safety Task Force to address, mitigate recent threats
CHARLESTON, WV — In response to the recent uptick in school threats across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has directed The West Virginia Department of Homeland
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Woman arrested after allegedly throwing knife at man during dispute between neighbors
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a knife at a man, striking him in the abdomen.Emily Hamner-Spracklen, 36, of Buckhannon, was arrested for malicious wounding.According to the criminal complaint in the
Man apprehended after multi-county high-speed chase that began in Upshur County
A Harrison County man was arrested Tuesday evening after evading police both in a car and on foot during a chase that spanned three counties. Zachery Michael Shook, of Mount Clair, led law enforcement on
Buckhannon man arrested for alleged first-degree arson
BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly setting the porch of the residence he shared with his fiancé on fire following a domestic dispute.Randel A. McVay, 39, of Buckhannon, was arrested
Upshur County Commission Agenda: September 19, 2024
Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024.
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Football Bucs and Elkins renew Route 33 rivalry Friday night
TENNERTON – The mantra isn’t changing this week for head coach Sloan Baisden and his Buckhannon-Upshur football Buccaneers as they prepare for the Elkins Tigers this Friday night in a Big 10 Conference contest at
Wesleyan tennis teams compete in ITA Regionals
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams participated in the 2024 ITA Division II Atlantic Regional Championships in Bloomsburg, Pa., Sept. 13-15. Highlights included: Men’s SinglesKihiro Karasawa defeated Skander Mezouar (Salem Univ.) 7-5,
Soccer Lady Bucs dominant in 8-0 road victory over Robert C. Byrd
CLARKSBURG – To say that the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs totally dominated the Robert C. Bryd Eagles from start to finish Tuesday night in Big 10 Conference action might be an understatement.The Lady Bucs controlled the
Tough first half costs soccer Bucs in 6-2 loss to Eagles
CLARKSBURG – A rough first half cost the Buckhannon-Upshur soccer Bucs in their Big 10 Conference contest with the Robert C. Byrd Eagles Thursday evening.The Bucs fell behind by a 4-0 score at the break
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WVU School of Pharmacy alumna appointed director of West Virginia Poison Center
A West Virginia University School of Pharmacy graduate is now in charge of one of the state’s most critical resources. Dr. Rachel Cruickshank (PharmD, ’21) was appointed as the West Virginia Poison Control Center (WVPC)
West Virginia Division of Forestry unveils new firefighting equipment ahead of fire season
Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry recently announced the arrival of vital new firefighting equipment to be used across West Virginia. The new equipment includes: “With fire season just around the
Fairmont State University focuses on community for Homecoming 2024
Fairmont State will celebrate Homecoming 2024 from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 6. This year’s theme, Falcon Fest, will blend beloved traditions with exciting new events designed to bring all parts of Falcon Nation
West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work with local partners to reduce domestic violence
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act