Help Wanted
The Upshur County Commission is taking applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator, with pay starting at $15 an hour and more for prior 911 experience. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Upshur County 911 Assistant Director Kimbra Wachob was named WV CIT Dispatcher of the Year for her compassionate crisis response and statewide training leadership. Her work has strengthened how dispatchers handle behavioral health emergencies across West Virginia.
Feed My Sheep is staying put, at least for now, after contacting an attorney over demands from the WV Pentecostal Church that they vacate their property on Brushy Fork. The organization serves more than 40,000 people annually through food giveaways and other community programs.
A man was arrested after he was allegedly found sleeping on the couch in a residence after being told he was not permitted there. He also allegedly took a watch from the home.
Residents who lived or worked in Lewis, Upshur, Ritchie or Pleasants counties during the July 21 storms may qualify for D-SNAP food benefits. Applications will be accepted Sept. 21-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at designated county sites.
West Virginia WIC offers shelf-stable food packages to storm-affected families without reliable kitchens, water or refrigeration. Available statewide, the option includes items like dry milk, baked beans and hard-boiled eggs.
West Virginia’s 2027 Champions of Learning honor Lisa Cook, Miriam Mason, Alicia Riggleman and Laura Presley for excellence in school service, counseling, leadership and teaching. The expanded awards celebrate educators and partners who help students thrive.
