Community Bulletin
A run of power outages across central West Virginia in recent months has homeowners weighing backup options. Crites Electric, a Buckhannon Generac dealer of more than 45 years, installs automatic standby generators that restore power within seconds — no cords, no switches. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024.
After flash flooding hit Buckhannon, 25 to 30 Buckhannon-Upshur football players helped clean homes, move debris and distribute supplies. Coach Sloan Baisden said their response showed that being a team means serving the community beyond Friday nights.
Elkins Corridor Medical Center now offers anti-amyloid infusion therapy for eligible patients with early Alzheimer’s disease. The treatment can slow disease progression while allowing patients to receive carefully monitored care closer to home.
WVU baseball’s 2026 breakthrough echoes a storied past stretching to 1892. Monticola yearbooks reveal early triumphs, fierce rivalries, colorful fans and pre-World War I teams that challenged the nation’s best.
Two men face grand larceny charges after $21,000 in jewelry was reported stolen during flood cleanup at the Weston Walmart. Some jewelry was recovered, and a third man was charged in a separate theft as the investigation continues.
Buckhannon and Upshur County officials are transitioning from emergency response to long-term flood recovery. Volunteers are still needed to distribute supplies and assist with debris removal and cleanup.
A West Virginia cemetery owner will be sentenced Nov. 10 after admitting he defrauded about 225 customers of more than $600,000 in grave marker orders. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution.
