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Three Lady Bucs earn Big 10 All-Conference basketball honors
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs landed three players on the 2022-23 Big 10 All-Conference basketball team that was selected by the conference’s coaches. Senior forward/center Kendall Currence and junior guard Kenna Maxwell were named
City firefighter tapped as Citizen of the Year, city recorder as Businessman of the Year at Chamber dinner
BUCKHANNON – The Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce recognized two men dedicated to their community during their annual Awards Dinner Thursday. Mayor Robbie Skinner emceed the annual dinner March 16, where members and businesses of the
Lacrosse Bucs fall in debut to Morgantown, 14-2
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur boy’s lacrosse team opened their 2023 campaign at home Wednesday with the Morgantown Mohigans at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium. The Bucs dropped a 14-2 decision as the Mohigans stymied the B-U offense most of the […]
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Police arrest man they say was the driver in 2022 pursuit that ended in a wreck with two people ejected
BUCKHANNON – A Rock Cave man was arrested for allegedly fleeing from police officers in a vehicle, injuring himself and a passenger. Elijah Carpenter, 27, of Rock Cave was arrested Thursday for fleeing from an officer and fleeing or attempting […]
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Dr. Lynn M. Linder appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs at West Virginia Wesleyan College
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – Dr. Lynn M. Linder was officially named Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at West Virginia Wesleyan College by President James Moore on Monday. “Dr. Linder has
New info: Upshur County Public Library’s 28th Annual Ramp Dinner to be held April 21
TENNERTON — Come to the Upshur County Public Library’s 28th Annual Ramp Dinner, an Appalachian Extravaganza, from 5-8 p.m. on April 21, 2023, brought to you by the Upshur County Public Library in partnership with
My Buckhannon editor Katie Kuba named Business Woman of the Year
BUCKHANNON — One summer in the early 2000s, while studying English at Allegheny College, a spunky young girl returned to her hometown in West Virginia over summer break. Passionate about writing, she jumped at the
Residents express concerns to city council about homelessness, vagrancy downtown
BUCKHANNON – Several residents urged Buckhannon City Council to help alleviate homelessness in Upshur County – and particularly in downtown Buckhannon – at council’s meeting Tuesday. Main Street resident Amanda Hayes said she’s lived in
Upshur Parish House invites public to open house March 21
BUCKHANNON — The Upshur Parish House in Buckhannon is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Guests will be given an opportunity to tour
Kimberly Sue Been
Kimberly Sue Been, age 65, of Pickens, WV, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was born July 4, 1957, in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of Eileen Sypolt
Arts Alive! series to bring renowned Holocaust speaker to WVWC on March 23
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Arts Alive Series will welcome Dr. Wesley Fisher to speak on “The Holocaust and Cultural Genocide” Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Greek Alumni Room
Rock Cave man arrested for allegedly threatening police officer’s family
BUCKHANNON – A Rock Cave man was arrested after allegedly threatening police officers and members of their family. Roy Lahman, 30, was arrested for threats of terroristic acts, a felony. According to the criminal complaint in the Upshur County Magistrate […]
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City to assume management of Event Center at Brushy Fork for one-year trial period
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon will assume control of the Event Center at Brushy Fork April 1, and that’s no joke. Buckhannon City Council voted to take the helm of the facility, which is owned by the West Virginia […]
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Rosemary Annabelle Thomas Heatherly
Rosemary Annabelle Thomas Heatherly, age 95, of Buckhannon, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born January 31, 1928, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late John McKinley
Patsy R. (Wamsley) Hite
Patsy R. (Wamsley) Hite, 71, of Hodgesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home with her loving husband beside her. She was born on December 15, 1951, to the late Robert W.
WVWC’s Hudson named MEC Pitcher of the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Hannah Hudson has been named the Mountain East Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league announced this afternoon. Hudson and the Lady Bobcats are coming off an (11-3) week on their spring
Rev. Dr. John Edwin Wildman
Rev. Dr. John Edwin Wildman, age 84, of Buckhannon and formerly of Ravenswood, WV died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. He was born November 22, 1938, in Ravenswood, WV
Creature Feature: Learn all about the lone mountain lion remaining at the West Virginia Wildlife Center
FRENCH CREEK – Mountain lions were once one of the largest predators in West Virginia, and in their absence, the population of their primary prey – deer – has grown dramatically. The West Virginia Wildlife
Strawberry Festival selects 2023 Junior Royalty Queen and court at weekend pageant
BUCKHANNON – The West Virginia Strawberry Festival selected the 2023 Junior Royalty Queen and court members during the annual Junior Royalty Pageant on Saturday, March 11, at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. The 81st West Virginia Strawberry
Delores Jordon (Pugh)
Delores Jordon (Pugh) shed her earthly bonds on March 12, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by, and in the constant care of her loving family, under the guidance of WVU Hospice. Delores
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