St. Joseph’s Hospital has named John Forester interim president and CEO, effective immediately, following the announcement of Skip Gjolberg’s departure. Forester has more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience; a national search is underway for a permanent leader.
Hello, Buckhannon! Catch today’s local buzz, from WV Secretary of State Kris Warner headlining SUBA’s April 1 dinner to UCFRN’s March 14 book swap and March 20 family social.
Ride and Shine Bikes for Upshur Kids is a new Buckhannon-based nonprofit working to provide bicycles, helmets and locks to local children facing financial barriers. Its next giveaway is set for June 13 at the Upshur County Recreation Park, with applications now open.
A packed community spaghetti dinner raised over $2,200 for the Crosslines Rent and Utility Assistance program, helping neighbors cover rent and utility bills.
Longspur Tracking and Outfitting brought their skills closer to home to recover Nyx, a dog missing across the Buckhannon area. The search relied on mapping tools, field experience and steady community tips to bring her safely home.
WVWC is hiring a Coordinator of Philanthropic Events & Research to be the face of the Erickson Alumni Center, focused on “friend-raising,” alumni engagement and more.
See what’s on the docket for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on March 3, 2026. The agenda outlines the items up for discussion and action at the upcoming session.
Hello, Buckhannon! Today’s local lowdown includes K9 Chelsea’s new therapy visits at St. Joseph’s, 35 Buckhannon Youth Wrestling athletes headed to the state tournament, upcoming community events and more.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring West Virginia Wesleyan matchups in softball, baseball, tennis, lacrosse and women’s basketball.
Jerin Westfall and Brody McDaniels powered Buckhannon-Upshur past rival Lewis County 59-54 in the regular-season finale, despite leading for just 52 seconds through three quarters. Westfall posted 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Bucs’ 9-0 fourth-quarter run sealed it.
Buckhannon-Upshur was surprisingly voted the No. 8 seed in the Class AAAA South Region and will host No. 9 Parkersburg in Friday’s 7 p.m. play-in game. The winner advances to face top-seeded, state No.
West Virginia Wesleyan earned the No. 2 seed for next week’s MEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at WesBanco Arena, finishing 18-6 overall and 15-5 in league play. Regular-season champion Glenville State leads the field, with the 10-team, five-day tournament tipping off March 4.
West Virginia Wesleyan closed the regular season in style, rolling past Davis & Elkins 78–32 for its 18th win and a 15–5 MEC mark heading into postseason play.
West Virginia Wesleyan closed the 2025-26 season with a 105-90 loss at Davis & Elkins despite hitting 17 threes and shooting 53.1% from deep. The Bobcats were tied 49-49 at halftime and pulled within 82-80 late, but the Senators’ hot shooting and rebounding surge sealed it.
West Virginia Wesleyan women’s lacrosse fell 17-5 at Ferrum despite an early Elmer goal and a 21-save day from Ella Gomez. Nyah Elmer totaled 2 goals and 1 assist, but Ferrum’s sustained pressure and a 52-14 shot advantage fueled the Panthers’ big run.
WVWC’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams turned in a strong showing at the MEC Championships at Marshall, piling up titles, school records, and NCAA qualifying marks.
West Virginia Wesleyan battled early and hit 13 threes, but Fairmont State’s 59.3% shooting and 15 made threes powered a 101-71 win in the Bobcats’ home finale.
