Two Upshur County residents charged after children found in unsuitable living conditions

Colonial Arts Center hosts a family-friendly stand-up show Saturday, May 2, 7–8 p.m., headlined by nationally touring comedian Adam Minnick, with Weston’s Bobby Benavides opening. Tickets are on sale now for a clean, laugh-filled night in Buckhannon.

Buckhannon Patrolman Cole Bender received the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur’s Spirit of Service award for his role in finding a missing toddler last summer. Police Chief Matt Gregory credited Bender’s intuition and quick thinking with saving the child’s life.

The Upshur County Commission approved proclamations Thursday, April 9, recognizing Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Upshur County. Both focus on prevention and community support.

Tygarts Valley Conservation District’s FY27 Agricultural Enhancement Program signup runs May 4–29, and cooperators should start gathering documents now.

Dorene Tenney, 61, of Buckhannon, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center. She was a nursing assistant, devoted wife to Samuel Wade Tenney, and a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Lenna Lewis Sturm, 100, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was a longtime nurse and devoted member of Vincent Memorial Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.