One Unique Recovery House requested $10,000 each from Buckhannon and Upshur County after abruptly losing funding for two peer recovery support specialists. The nonprofit says it needs $59,939.52 to maintain one year of bridge funding.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined 24 SpaceTrek students in Buckhannon to launch satellites they had built and calibrated themselves. The free aerospace camp gives young women hands-on STEM experience — and the confidence to know they belong in a field once dominated by men.
Ride and Shine’s first big giveaway at Upshur County Recreation Park put 20–30 kids on brand-new, bike-shop-quality bicycles — each with a helmet and lock, and many going to children who’d never owned a bike.
Robert Harold Sprouse, Jr., 71, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 12, 2026, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport, Ohio. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management.
Upshur County Summer Basketball League regular-season play concluded at West Virginia Wesleyan College, highlighted by several high-scoring performances. Buccaneer playoffs began Friday, while Bobcat tournament action tips off Monday.
Explore West Virginia history from July 19–25, including Civil War clashes, political milestones and notable births. Highlights include Don Knotts, Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips, Gov. Arthur Boreman and Sen. Carte Goodwin.
Family and friends of Warwick and Maggie Karickhoff gathered in Buckhannon for their 38th annual reunion, drawing 62 attendees. The weekend featured shared meals, memories, an auction and a church service. Next year’s reunion is July 10 and 11, 2027.
Jerry L Wilfong, 68, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. A retired Buckhannon Fire Department captain, he served his community for 31 years and cherished his family, fire department family, and many close friends.
West Virginia is investigating 139 cyclosporiasis cases, including 15 hospitalizations, across 26 counties. Officials urge residents to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell and seek care for symptoms such as persistent diarrhea.
West Virginia Wesleyan College will host the free Governor’s School for the Arts for another three-year cycle, extending the partnership through 2030. The program helps talented high school sophomores develop skills across seven artistic disciplines.
Canadian wildfire smoke could push air quality in parts of West Virginia to unhealthy levels Thursday and Friday. WVDEP urges residents, especially vulnerable groups, to check AirNow forecasts, limit outdoor activity and watch for symptoms.
Community Bulletin
A run of power outages across central West Virginia in recent months has homeowners weighing backup options. Crites Electric, a Buckhannon Generac dealer of more than 45 years, installs automatic standby generators that restore power within seconds — no cords, no switches.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing open a window into a Buckhannon residence following an argument with his ex-girlfriend.
Upshur County Youth Soccer is registering U4-U14 players of all experience levels for its fall 2026 season through July 31. Practices begin in mid-August and volunteers are also needed to coach, referee and support the league.
