Visitors drive lodging, retail and restaurant spending in Upshur County

Tourism supports local lodging, dining, entertainment, shopping and services while generating tax revenue for community projects and infrastructure. Visitors accounted for 42% of spending in Upshur County during the past fiscal year, according to the local CVB.

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Acacia Danae Leeann Wodzinski

Acacia Danae Leeann Wodzinski, 23, of French Creek, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2026. She loved her family, friends, music and outdoor adventures.

Obituary Acacia Danae Leeann Wodzinski

Raising the Jolly Roger With… Coby Smith

Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Coby Smith, a four-year soccer player featured in Raising the Jolly Roger With… He shares his pride in spoiling Bridgeport’s perfect season, his dad’s influence and his goal of becoming a civil engineer.