Community Bulletin
Foot and ankle pain no longer means a long drive. Vandalia Health Foot & Ankle now treats patients in four central West Virginia towns — Buckhannon, Cowen, Elkins and Philippi — part of the network long known as Davis Health System. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026.
Upshur County’s flood donation center has released an updated list of urgently needed items, from mailboxes and shop vacs to large diapers, while many other supplies remain at maximum capacity. The site is cutting its hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mike Junior “Pops” Crawford, 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2026. A truck driver, he enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, music, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Patricia Ann “Patty” McComas, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 27, 2026. A lifelong educator, she served as a teacher and administrator for 43 years and was active in her church and community.
Upshur County enters its second week of flood recovery with debris pickup continuing until work is complete. Supplies, meals, health care, counseling and volunteer help remain available, and residents are urged to report property damage.
West Virginia is shifting from emergency response to long-term flood recovery, with nearly 3,000 tons of debris removed and utilities largely restored. State crews, first responders and volunteers continue cleanup and aid in hard-hit counties.
The Ohio-bound slow lane on the Silver Memorial Bridge is closed after an expansion joint failed. Fabricating a replacement could take nine months or more, extending the closure on the busy U.S. 35 crossing.
