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

Two injured in Monday motorcycle wreck released from the hospital

FRENCH CREEK – Two individuals were life-flighted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after being injured in a motorcycle versus deer wreck Monday night on Beechtown Road.

According to investigating officer Cpl. T.A. Menendez with the Buckhannon detachment of the West Virginia State Police, Charles Snow Cutright, 21, of French Creek, and Kesia Kelley, 20, of Buckhannon wrecked after a large deer jumped in front of the 1996 Hondo motorcycle they were riding. Cutright was the driver, and Kelley was the passenger, Menendez said.

“I talked to several people who had been watching them go around that loop [on Beechtown Road], and no one said they were going too fast, so speed wasn’t a factor,” Menendez said. “A big deer just jumped right out in front of them.”

Cutright and Kelley had severe cases of road rash, he said. The deer perished in the accident.

The two patients had been released as of Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman with WVU Medicine.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Mabel Maxine Hawkins Ryder

Mabel Maxine Hawkins Ryder, 101, a pioneering FMC chemist, devoted church member, and lifelong knitter, died December 12, 2025, in Scott Depot and will be memorialized December 20 in Saint Albans.

Buckhannon shifts sidewalk focus to Route 20 South after property owners refuse access north of town

After property owners refused access for Gateway North sidewalk work, Buckhannon officials voted to pursue sidewalks and lighting on Route 20 South instead and seek transfer or new funding for the southern project.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: December 18, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council will meet December 18, 2025, and this agenda outlines items to be discussed at that session.

Upshur County Board of Education Agenda: December 16, 2025

Get the full agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025. See what’s on…

Denise St. Clair Straight

Denise St. Clair Straight, 71, a beloved Buckhannon kindergarten teacher, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer, died December 11, remembered for her generosity, humor, baking and lifelong service to students and neighbors.

Loretta Rose (Kelley) Westfall

Loretta Rose (Kelley) Westfall, 63, of Tallmansville, WV, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and Tenmile Baptist Church singer, died December 13, 2025; she will be cremated and a memorial service held later.

Upshur County Sports Calendar

This week’s Upshur County sports calendar lists local basketball games, swimming meets, and wrestling events for Buckhannon-Upshur and area schools from Dec. 15–21, with several home and away contests and some TBA times.

Wesleyan women cruise past Salem in non-conference win, 71–43

West Virginia Wesleyan dominated Salem 71–43, shooting 50.9%, outrebounding the Tigers 44–28, getting 54 points in the paint and four double-digit scorers to improve to 4–2 (2–1 MEC).

Basketball ‘Cats drop heartbreaker to Salem, 76-75

West Virginia Wesleyan lost a 76–75 heartbreaker at Salem after late free throws gave the Tigers a one-point edge despite Curtis Litton’s 18 points, Wesleyan’s 47–34 rebounding advantage and a go-ahead three with one second left.