Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman told Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce members that workplace security starts with hiring and a safety-first mindset. He also urged businesses to consider cameras, better lighting and even LPRs to deter crime and aid investigations.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary is funding a new bereavement program for families who lose a baby during delivery, providing memorial necklaces with the baby’s birth-month birthstone.

See what’s on the docket for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on June 17, 2026, with the full agenda outlining planned discussions and actions. Stay informed on upcoming city business and decisions.

The Stockert Youth and Community Center will make its playground a closed campus when the center has kids outside, such as during after-school and Camp Buccaneer hours. It will remain open to the public at all other times. Officials say the change will improve safety.

West Virginia Wesleyan College has renamed its long-running Spirit Award the Alisa Suttle Spirit Award, honoring the 1992 founder who retired June 1 after 39 years of service. Two students from each class receive the award annually, with eight Bobcats recognized this year.

A fatal workplace accident at Appalachian Forest Products in Buckhannon killed Michael D. Martin, 73, of Mannington. The circumstances of the accident remain under investigation, according to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.

A 54-year-old woman was arrested on charges including malicious assault and domestic battery following a reported domestic dispute in Upshur County. Police say the victim reported being struck with a metal pipe and threatened.

Xander Castillo ’26 will graduate in December with a business administration degree after battling canceled seasons, a knee injury, a coach’s death and a serious illness.

Sam’s Pizza jumped to an early second-quarter lead in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial League with a 26½-13½ win over first-quarter champ Lisa Cain Edward Jones.

Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Jerin Westfall in the latest “Raising the Jolly Roger With…” as he talks basketball, baseball, and golf, including his favorite moment—scoring his 1,000th point. He also shares family legacy, heroes, and plans to prepare for college baseball.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for June 8–14. Catch Buckhannon Post 7 baseball games Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., plus Buckhannon Splashers swim meets Tuesday and Thursday and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Dawson Tenney will represent the Buccaneers in the 2026 WVSSAC North-South All-Star Football Classic on June 20 at South Charleston High School.

Lisa Cain Edward Jones clinched the first-quarter title in the 2026 Buckhannon County Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League, edging Sunset Graphics 21-19 to finish with 89 points.

Fresh off a state championship, Buckhannon-Upshur dominated the 2026 WVSLA Division II All-State Team with 11 players honored across First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention, plus both coaches recognized. The Bucs went 11-4 and crushed Jefferson County 15-3 for the title.

Buckhannon-Upshur seniors Mallory Moss and Brianna Howes were named First Team All-State by the WVSLA after helping the Lady Bucs to an 8-5 season. Goalie Josie Rosencrance earned Second Team honors after allowing just 5.5 goals per game.

Rylen Carlyle and Dawson Tenney are the most recent Hank Ellis All-Stars. Carlyle placed fourth in the long jump at the state track meet, while Tenney hit .600 with two RBIs in the South Region Tournament.

Buckhannon-Upshur battled rainy conditions at the WV State Track and Field Championships, highlighted by Lady Buc Rylen Carlyle’s fourth-place long jump (16-01.25). Both 4×800 relays set personal bests but missed scoring spots.