Community Bulletin
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Buckhannon Upshur Rotary will offer $35 blood screenings by appointment Oct. 10-31 in Buckhannon and Nov. 7 in Rock Cave. Optional tests are available, and participants must fast for 12 hours. Read more →
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Scenes from the 2021-22 Lady Bobcat softball season.
The Lady Bucs fired 19 shots-on-goal but couldn’t break through in a 1-0 loss at Grafton, extending their winless streak to eight matches. Coach Rosie Shackleford praised their heart and teamwork despite the continued scoring drought.
Buckhannon-Upshur bounced back with a dominant 5-0 win at Grafton, securing its first 10-win season since 2019. Coby Smith and Brody Wright combined for three goals and three assists as Landon Wright earned his eighth shutout.
Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Becca Pastorius, a four-year softball and volleyball player featured in Raising the Jolly Roger With. She shares her love of music, appreciation for community support and plans to become a physical therapist.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s JV Bucs fell 8–0 to Lewis County in a defensive slugfest Monday, with their final drive stopped at the six-yard line. The Bucs are now 2–2, and next Monday’s game with East Fairmont was canceled.
Buckhannon-Upshur moved up one spot to 15th in the Class AAAA WVSSAC playoff ratings after a 20-0 win over Lewis County. With the top 16 qualifying for the postseason, the Bucs host East Fairmont Friday at 7 p.m.
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and local independent insurance agent Jeff Barnhart is offering appointments to help residents review their 2027 coverage options. He reviews plans one-on-one to provide the best options for clients.
