The Buckhannon Fire Department launched a new Junior Firefighters Academy

B-U senior Angelina Winter reflects on competing in cross country, track, tennis and wrestling, including a state cross-country berth. She also shares her love of challenges, Buccaneer camaraderie, Spider-Man and her goal of becoming a nurse.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School swept Elkins in its soccer openers, with the Little Bucs winning 4–1 and the Little Lady Bucs earning a 4–2 victory. Jett Cuppari and Berkley Jeran each scored twice to lead their teams.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on September 17, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Celebrate Slabtown Campground’s opening at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The year-round campground features 100 sites, equestrian options, bathhouses, laundry facilities and a camp store.

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveiled a new baler at the city transfer station during a ribbon cutting Tuesday. The recycling effort aims to keep soft plastics out of landfills and earn inclusive playground equipment in return.

West Virginia’s Office of Nutrition Services has launched a WIC data dashboard with program participation, benefit redemption and breastfeeding information, plus a map of vendors, farmers markets and clinics.