Buckhannon City Council approved buying a low-mileage 2016 pumper from Milton for $310,000 and splitting the cost with the Buckhannon Volunteer Fire Department — considerable savings over a new truck, which could cost more than $1 million.
Three of the six new members of the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame have Upshur County ties, with the 2026 class honored July 11 at Jackson’s Mill.
Community Care of West Virginia has broken ground on a $20 million, four-story Integrated Health and Education Center in downtown Buckhannon that will bring primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, a pharmacy, a fitness center and an education hub under one roof.
Henzler Dental marked its first year on Main Street this week with a Chamber ribbon-cutting. Dr. Josh Henzler met his wife, Katie, at West Virginia Wesleyan, and after stops in Pennsylvania and Morgantown, the couple has come full circle with their own practice in Buckhannon.
Betty Jane Hinkle, 82, of French Creek, WV, died July 7, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was a business owner, community volunteer, and Methodist by faith.
Mike Junior “Pops” Crawford, 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2026. He was a truck driver who loved traveling, NASCAR, music, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Bluegrass Night returns to the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon on Saturday, July 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 and $5 tickets available online.
Upshur County has released the agenda for the County Commission meeting set for July 9, 2026. See what items are on the docket ahead of the upcoming session.
Ivan Gregory Tenney, 68, of Clarksburg, WV, died on July 5, 2026, at River Oaks Nursing Care Facility. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and worked in auto parts and roofing.
Stonewall Resort hosts a two-night bourbon and culinary experience July 15–16, 2026 on Stonewall Jackson Lake, pairing premium 2XO pours with live music, bonfires and elevated dining.
Buckhannon’s opioid-settlement scholarship investment in West Virginia Wesleyan’s addiction counseling program has paid off fast, helping the college secure $1.2 million in state grants.
Buckhannon approved Ordinance 478 to stop utilities from cutting into freshly paved streets and leaving weak patch jobs.
Buckhannon’s July 6–10 calendar includes curbside recycling July 7, a Water Board meeting July 9, and bulky goods collection July 10—call by July 8 to schedule.
Summer Basketball League finished week one Thursday with three Buccaneer Division games, led by TKS Contracting’s 61–50 win over Sam’s Pizza and Wendling’s 75–53 rout of Buffalo Wild Wings. Friday’s Bobcat Division games were postponed and rescheduled for Monday, July 6.
