West Virginia Wesleyan College is partnering with alum-founded Numanity to bring its digital environmental education app to students. The beta platform connects users with environmental experts and will be integrated into coursework to boost eco-literacy and engagement with nature.
A new therapy dog is making the rounds at the Upshur County Emergency Telecommunications Center — and staff say she seems to know exactly who needs comfort. At the same time, the center is preparing for its next Crisis Intervention Training class later this month.
Multiple fire departments rushed to a Kalafat Drive structure fire in Buckhannon on Saturday, helping evacuate several occupants with no serious injuries reported.
Buckhannon’s Water Department found a leak affecting Boggess Street, leaving residents from Route 20 to about 35 Boggess Street without water.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026. Get a quick look at what will be discussed and acted on at the upcoming board meeting.
New Upshur County Senior Center director Brett Belt told Rotary the center serves 400-800 meals monthly, mostly via Meals on Wheels, plus offers daily lunches, in-home care, fitness classes and other services.
Region VII Planning & Development Council is hiring a project specialist in Buckhannon to help move community, infrastructure and economic development projects from idea to implementation across seven counties.
The Upshur County Homeless and Housing Coalition will conduct its annual “point-in-time” count Feb. 25-26 after cold weather forced a delay. Director Kathy McMurray also detailed how Rotary funds helped purchase tents, sleeping bags and other supplies for people living outdoors.
Plan your week with the Upshur County sports calendar for Feb. 9-15, featuring a full slate of basketball matchups for B-U and Wesleyan — plus the Big 10 wrestling meet! The weekly sports calendar is brought to you by Foster’s Marketing Group.
West Virginia Wesleyan hung close for a half, but No. 1 West Liberty’s high-octane offense pulled away for a 110–81 MEC win at the Rockefeller Center.
West Virginia Wesleyan used a dominant second-half surge—highlighted by a 27-point third quarter—to pull away from West Liberty for an 88–68 MEC win.
West Virginia Wesleyan has filled out Head Coach Mike Kellar’s new football staff, blending Division II success, pro playing experience, strong recruiting chops, and deep West Virginia ties.
West Virginia Wesleyan hung around early but couldn’t match Wheeling’s scorching second half, falling 103–72 in MEC play. Jerell Jean-Baptiste led the Bobcats with 18 off the bench, while Caleb Murray erupted for 30 as Wheeling dominated the glass and paint.
West Virginia Wesleyan survived a heart-stopping 60–59 overtime win at Wheeling in a game with 11 ties and six lead changes. Sydney Baird’s pull-up jumper put the Lady Bobcats ahead for good, and late defensive rebounds sealed the MEC thriller.
Weather slowed last week’s action, so Week 8 of the WVSACA boys basketball poll saw minimal movement. Buckhannon-Upshur (9-5) held steady at No. 8 in Class AAAA as Morgantown stayed No. 1; top teams in other classes are Capital (AAA), Wheeling Central (AA) and Tug Valley (A).
Buckhannon-Upshur shook off a slow start and used an 18-1 third-quarter surge to stun Fairmont Senior 50-46 on the road. The Bucs held the Polar Bears to one point in the third, then survived a late rally and sealed it at the line.
My Buckhannon’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for Jan. 25–Feb. 1 are Lady Buc senior Mallory Hughes and Buccaneer junior Grayson Colburn after standout swims at the Big 10 Conference meet in Bridgeport.
