The 80th edition of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival is officially underway, with the Horse and Carriage Parade trotting down Strawberry Lane Saturday afternoon.
My Buckhannon will be bringing you stories and photos throughout this year’s festival. Click here to see our master gallery, or view the festival schedule here.
B-UHS students visited West Virginia Wesleyan College for a mock interview day through the Explore Workforce Development Program, getting hands-on practice and professional feedback.
Sherman E. “Gene” Bryant, 76, of Buckhannon, died March 3, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was a U.S. Army veteran who loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, and his family—especially his grandchildren.
Donald Lee Gregory, 61, of Rock Cave, WV, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He is survived by his children, siblings, grandchildren, and extended family.
Get the full agenda for the City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting set for March 5, 2026. See what’s on the docket and be ready for the discussion.
Concord’s Abbie Smith earned MEC Player of the Year, while Wheeling’s Kenzie Dalton repeated as Defensive Player of the Year and West Virginia Wesleyan’s Kilah Dandridge took Freshman of the Year.
West Virginia Wesleyan went 1-3 at the Tobs Classic, ending the four-game weekend with a gritty 3-2 win over Georgian Court. The Bobcats dropped two to Clarion and were outslugged by St. Thomas Aquinas, despite big bats from Drew Jrolf and Dylan Neach.
