Top vote-getter in Board of Education race advocates for recruitment of teachers from local colleges, universities

Katie Kuba
May 23, 2024

BUCKHANNON – Regaining control from the West Virginia Department of Education and focusing on the recruitment of young, qualified educators are the top two priorities for the highest vote-getter in the Upshur County Board of Education race.In a field of […]

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Wesleyan men and women both draw Fairmont State in opening round of MEC Tennis Tournament

Sports Release
April 28, 2025

Both the West Virginia Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams will face Fairmont State in the semifinals of the Mountain East Conference Tournament this weekend.

Wesleyan tennis teams sweep West Virginia State

WVWC Sports Information
April 28, 2025

West Virginia Wesleyan’s men’s and women’s tennis teams wrapped up their regular seasons with victories over West Virginia State, winning 4-2 and 4-3 respectively on Sunday.

Baseball Bobcats manage just one run as they get swept by Pioneers in doubleheader

WVWC Sports Information
April 28, 2025

Glenville State swept West Virginia Wesleyan in a doubleheader, winning 2-0 behind Grant Landis’s shutout and 8-1 in the second game, as Wesleyan managed only one run on limited hitting.

Lady Buc netters gain wins over Robert C. Byrd and Liberty

Duane Carpenter
April 28, 2025

Despite missing two starters, the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs tennis team finished their regular season with a 2-1 week, earning victories over Robert C. Byrd and Liberty and closing with a 9-8 record.

Tennis Bucs pick up wins against Grafton and Liberty

Duane Carpenter
April 28, 2025

The Buckhannon-Upshur tennis team ended its regular season with conference wins over Grafton and Liberty after a narrow loss to Robert C. Byrd, finishing 7-10 overall and 4-7 in the Big 10.

Lacrosse Bucs win thriller over Wheeling Park, 10-9, for fourth straight victory

Duane Carpenter
April 28, 2025

Braylon Oldaker scored four goals and an assist as the Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse team edged Wheeling Park 10-9, earning their fourth consecutive win and improving their season record to 6-3.

Delmar Light

My Buckhannon
April 28, 2025

Delmar Light, a 97-year-old World War II Navy veteran, farmer, businessman, and devoted family man, passed away April 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, entrepreneurship, and faith.

On the City of Buckhannon Calendar: Week of April 28, 2025

News Release
April 28, 2025

The City of Buckhannon announced a Reger Avenue paving project, arts events including the Vandalia Arts Journal Exhibition and Alice in Wonderland, upcoming council meetings, and street closures for WVWC graduation, while reminding residents of online services and reporting tools.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: May 1, 2025

My Buckhannon
April 28, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council released the agenda for its upcoming May 1, 2025 meeting.

Fred Brooks Garden Club plants trees at Harley Brown Rotary Park to honor late members

Duane Carpenter
April 28, 2025

The Fred Brooks Garden Club, joined by city representatives and family members, planted two trees at the Harley Brown Rotary Park on Arbor Day to honor recently deceased members Sue Wilfong and Betty Weimer.

French Creek man accused of buying game consoles, electronics with another person’s bank info

Monica Zalaznik
April 28, 2025

A French Creek man was arrested and charged with two counts of fraudulent use of an access device after allegedly using another man’s bank information to buy electronics from Walmart through its app.

Upshur County Commission honors 911 telecommunicators with official proclamation

Monica Zalaznik
April 28, 2025

The Upshur County Commission officially declared April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to recognize and honor the essential role 911 telecommunicators play in ensuring community safety.