Today’s Edition
Updated early each morning, except Sundays
Register Now: Upshur County Regional Airport to offer free ‘Young Eagles’ flights for kids July 18
Kids ages 8-17 can take a free 15- to 20-minute introductory flight during Young Eagles Day on July 18 at Upshur County Regional Airport. Pre-registration opens Tuesday, June 16, with limited spots available.
Westfalls to hoop it up one more time at this Friday’s North-South All-Star Basketball Game
One last game, side by side. This Friday, B-U star Jerin Westfall suits up for his dad — coach Jason Westfall — one final time at the North-South All-Star Game. “It’s not just about basketball; it’s about family and the memories we’re making together,” Jerin said.
On the City of Buckhannon calendar: June 15-20, 2026
Buckhannon’s June 15–20 calendar includes curbside recycling pickup June 16, a City Council meeting June 17, and the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash June 18–20—West Virginia’s only nationally sanctioned BBQ competition.
Marple named Big 10 Softball Player of the Year; Brown and Squires make First Team, Tucker Second Team
Buckhannon-Upshur junior Kynnedy Marple was named the 2026 Big 10 Softball Player of the Year after a dominant conference season in the circle and at the plate.
Supreme Court welcomes Justices Flanigan and Kirkpatrick
Newly elected Justices James W. “Bill” Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick were sworn in this week to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia after certification of the May 2026 election results.
WVDNR reports spring gobbler harvests increased 12.3% in 2026
West Virginia hunters harvested 12,006 bearded turkeys in the 2026 spring gobbler season, up 12.3% from 2025 and above both five- and 10-year averages.
WVU health care AI researcher wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
WVU researcher Avishek Choudhury has won the NSF’s prestigious CAREER award to study how clinicians’ trust in AI shifts during patient-care decisions.
Girl Scouts donate over 6,500 boxes of cookies to veterans and military families
More than 6,500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are headed to West Virginia veterans, active-duty members and military families through Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council’s annual Gift of Caring event.
GHSP urges motorists to drive sober this West Virginia Day weekend
With West Virginia Day on June 20, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is urging drivers to celebrate responsibly and drive sober.


