Click here to view the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.
Upshur County Board of Education Meeting Agenda: April 25, 2023
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Wesleyan baseball team picked fifth in MEC South Division in preseason poll
Wesleyan was picked fifth in the MEC South Division preseason baseball poll, which ranked Charleston first and was compiled from votes by the conference’s 11 head coaches.
Upshur County Democratic Women donate $350 to public library from craft swap fundraiser
Upshur County Democratic Women donated $350 to the Upshur County Public Library to expand its young adult nonfiction collection. The gift was funded by the group’s 3rd Annual Craft Swap.
Buckhannon’s Volunteers in Police Service program contributed over 1,500 hours in 2025
Buckhannon VIPS logged 1,560+ service hours across 127 events, from traffic control to foot patrols and admin support.
Fairmont State University announces efforts to strengthen leadership in athletics, finance and academic affairs
Fairmont State University is strengthening leadership to boost operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. Athletics Director Greg Bamberger will become the new Vice President for Athletics in July as a national search begins for a new AD.
Edmiston Breckenridge “Breck” Jones
Edmiston Breckenridge “Breck” Jones, 92, a US Navy veteran and Rock Cave woodworker, died January 29, 2026; survivors include son Aubrey, daughters Phala and Tanya, nine grandchildren, and several great-(great-)grandchildren.
Election Update: Upshur County and Buckhannon candidate filings as of Jan. 29
Candidate filings are rolling in for the May 12, 2026, Primary Election. Here’s the latest list of who has filed so far for Upshur County and Buckhannon offices as of Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29. The filing deadline is Saturday!
