All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

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Decorating committee pitches lamppost scarecrow contest for Main Street

This fall, Main Street in Buckhannon could be transformed into a whimsical lane of pumpkins and scarecrows — if a new contest pitched by the city’s decorating committee gets the green light. Amanda Hayes, a member of the Downtown Decorating […]

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Monica Zalaznik July 24, 2025

Upshur Update: Catch up on the latest local news in our June 12, 2025 podcast

Listen to the podcast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Welcome back, everyone, to the Upshur Update — your go-to for what’s happening in and around Buckhannon. Let’s start with a news story that’s been on a lot […]

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My Buckhannon June 12, 2025

Upshur Update: Catch up on the latest local news in our June 11, 2025 podcast

Listen to the podcast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Editor’s note: Upshur Update is a new feature we’re testing for our premium members. It’s a quick audio roundup of recent top stories, created with the help of […]

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My Buckhannon June 11, 2025

A life-long baseball fan, Boring begins his ninth year of leading Buckhannon Post 7

When the love of baseball gets in your system, it’s hard to get it out, and that has been the case for Buckhannon Post 7 general manager Kevin Boring, who is beginning his ninth season as leader of the Post […]

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Duane Carpenter June 9, 2025

Live boldly: Buckhannon-Upshur High School Class of 2025 urged to pursue greatness

Unseasonably chilly temperatures and whipping wind gusts descended on the Freal ‘Red’ Crites Memorial Stadium Friday under a cloudy evening sky as members of the Buckhannon-Upshur Class of 2025 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. But despite the […]

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Katie Kuba May 26, 2025