Help Wanted
Sam's Pizza, a family-owned fixture in Upshur County since 1991, is adding delivery drivers to its team of more than two dozen at its Buckhannon location. Applicants are asked to apply in person at 9 Southfork Plaza Drive. Read more →
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Click here to view the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023.
Tyler Harmon of Ravenswood set West Virginia’s blue catfish weight record with a 72.75-pound catch from the Ohio River. The 48.15-inch fish broke the weight mark, while the 51.49-inch length record still stands.
Marlene Warner Ledbetter, 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died at home on September 4, 2026. A Baptist and bookkeeper, she loved oil painting and devoted herself to caring for her parents and husband.
Ray Edgar Bryant, 86, of French Creek, died September 4, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. He was an avid farmer, outdoorsman, and longtime member of the Banks District VFD.
Explore West Virginia history from Sept. 6–12, from the James Gang’s alleged Huntington bank robbery and Betty Zane’s heroism to political milestones, cultural icons, landmark battles and Mountaineer Field’s debut.
West Virginia’s Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set for September 26. Volunteers ages 12 and older must register by September 17 to collect litter along state-maintained roads, with bags, gloves and safety vests provided.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on September 10, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
