United Way’s Born Learning Trail to offer fun activity ideas for kids in Buckhannon

Upshur County’s Aug. 17-23 sports calendar features golf, soccer, volleyball, football and cross country. Highlights include Buckhannon-Upshur’s football scrimmage at Braxton County and Saturday’s home girls soccer match against Parkersburg.

WVU researchers will use real-time gaming data to identify trends and triggers in risky loss-chasing among West Virginia bettors. Arnold Ventures awarded the university nearly $300,000 for the research.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting on August 20, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

West Virginia Prevention Solutions is hoping Upshur County will join several other counties in taking the first steps to implement a program modeled on a successful Icelandic initiative to reduce teenage drinking. It would start with an anonymous survey this fall.

Dam upgrades are underway at Bear Rock Lakes WMA to meet state safety standards and improve fishing access. Lake levels will be lowered and fishing closed for up to six months; anglers should monitor WVDNR updates and seek alternative sites.

Fairmont State opened the 2026-27 academic year by reaffirming its commitment to student and employee success. President Mike Davis emphasized investments in programs, campus improvements and partnerships to strengthen West Virginia’s workforce and communities.