Community Bulletin
For more than 120 years, the Elkins hospital now known as Davis Medical Center has been where the Potomac Highlands turns for care. Today that includes expert kidney care close to home — sparing many patients a drive out of the region. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026.
Skip the line at West Virginia DMV offices by booking an appointment, often available the same day, or using expanding online services. Walk-ins remain welcome, with average wait and service times under 30 minutes.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing open a window into a Buckhannon residence following an argument with his ex-girlfriend.
Fairmont State University inducted seven students, 13 faculty, and four community members into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology.
Upshur County Youth Soccer is registering U4-U14 players of all experience levels for its fall 2026 season through July 31. Practices begin in mid-August and volunteers are also needed to coach, referee and support the league.
WVDEP ordered Monarch Cloud Campus to fix stormwater controls after runoff caused flooding and sediment damage near its Mason County site. Work in one area is halted until safeguards are installed, while the company assists affected homeowners.
The Upshur County Commission approved a resolution opposing the Valley North Transmission Project on Thursday. Residents have raised concerns about the proposed 765,000-volt power line’s effects on private property, health, tourism, agriculture and more.
