All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

The first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia is set for Aug. 28 in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, WV — The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce the first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia to support prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. The race – part of a national event series – shows community support through raising funds and awareness for those active in the fight against prostate cancer. Morgantown and surrounding area community members will come together on Sunday, August 28 at 8:30 AM to fight a disease that takes the life of an American man every 15 minutes.

Morgantown joins nearly fifty communities as part of the nation’s only event series dedicated solely to prostate cancer for more than a decade. The Run/Walk is hosted by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and promotes disease awareness, educates men about their risk, and raises critical funding to support patients and families. The event will also feature local food trucks.

“Through our unique partnership model, premier urology practices in cities around the country plan an important role with us to raise significant funding and awareness, build local prostate cancer communities, and end prostate cancer,” said Tracy Cesaretti, ZERO’s Vice President of Events.

“The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is excited to host the first ever Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia to support those affected by prostate cancer in our local community,” said Chris Battin, Auxiliary Board President. “In 2022 alone, over 1,500 people will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in WV, and we hope that through this event, we can help raise funds to help those patients and increase awareness of the disease.”

Mon Health System will also be hosting a bartender challenge on Thursday, August 18 from 6 – 8 PM at Bartini Prime in Morgantown. Mon Health Urologists, Drs. John Battin, David Hall, and Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, will compete against PA-C’s, Beth Guzzi, Megan McKown, and Lance Bryson, to see who can raise the most funds. All proceeds will benefit the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on August 28. The event will take place at the Mylan Park Track Complex at 1847 Fitness Way in Morgantown. For more information, visit zerocancer.run/Morgantown. To learn more about Mon Health System, visit MonHealth.com

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

WVWC volleyball players earn MEC weekly honors

West Virginia Wesleyan teammates Bhrooke Axe and Alexis Moescher were named the Mountain East Conference Volleyball Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week after helping the Bobcats to wins over Concord and Glenville State.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: November 10-14, 2025

Check out the City of Buckhannon’s weekly calendar.

Causbie “Jean” Tenney

Causbie “Jean” Tenney, 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and longtime West Virginia homemaker known for her warmth and generosity, died Nov. 6, 2025, and will be remembered by her numerous surviving family members.

David Grant Gould

David Grant Gould, an Army veteran, devoted husband, father and grandfather known for his community service, avid collecting and longtime work in local industry, died November 9, 2025, with funeral services set for November 13.

Buckhannon to honor local heroes Tuedsay with Veterans Day parade and community events

Buckhannon will honor local veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with the annual Veterans Day parade, a Jawbone Park ceremony and free meals for veterans and their families.

FETC SkillsUSA plans free community event Nov. 12

Fred Eberle Technical Center’s SkillsUSA chapter will host a free public community event on Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m., offering safety checks, device and cybersecurity workshops, robotics and drone demos, health screenings, electrical demonstrations and more.

The little girl who fell in love with learning: A reminder of why schools matter

A first-grade teacher’s recollection of how kindergarten sparked a lifelong love of learning underscores education’s transformative power.

A.F. Wendling’s Foodservice President Chris Wendling joins Secretary Warner for “Just Three Questions!”

A.F. Wendling’s Foodservice president Chris Wendling joined WV Secretary of State Kris Warner on “Just Three Questions!” to discuss the company’s century-long family-owned service model, customer-focused approach and recent WV Centurion Chamber award.

Band of Brothers nears $40,000 fundraising goal with strong calendar sales

The Band of Brothers’ 11th annual “Help Us Help Kids” calendar fundraiser has sold strongly, raising $33,000 so far from calendar and chicken-dinner sales. The group hopes to reach a $40,000 goal.