The Buckhannon Fire Department grows in numbers after a recent pinning ceremony

Buckhannon-Upshur High School has released its second quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 school year. Students with a 4.0+ GPA earned Distinguished Honor Roll honors, while those with a 3.5–3.99 GPA made the Honor Roll.

Vandalia Health welcomes Shayla Koerner, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician and former WVU chief resident, to Davis Medical Center Primary Care in Elkins.

Community Care of West Virginia expects to break ground in late May on a new four-story building in Buckhannon. The project, slated to take about two years, will bring pediatrics, primary care, behavioral health and community conference space under one roof.

Fred Eberle Technical Center kicked off its SkillsUSA championships Feb. 10, with students competing for a chance to advance to the state contest in March. Instructors say the event tests real-world skills — and often sends local students on to nationals.

Fred Eberle Technical Center announced winners from the 2026 SkillsUSA local competition held Feb. 10, with students competing across programs from automotive and cosmetology to welding and allied health.

Shirley McCord, 90, passed away on February 14, 2026. She is survived by her sons, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. A graveside service will be held February 17, 2026, at Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.