See what’s on the docket for the Upshur County Commission meeting on March 12, 2026. Review the full agenda ahead of time to stay informed on the items up for discussion and action.

Hello, Buckhannon — here’s what’s buzzing: Appalachian Impact’s Adventure Center opens downtown April 21, with a Youth Vendor Show March 21. Also on the calendar: B-UHS’s “Navigating the Teenage Years” and a free Dinosaur Play Day March 19, plus a free rock show March 14.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on eight charges following a pursuit that ended in a crash at Hall Road and Blackford Road, according to police. Officers reported finding a firearm and suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital donated an $18,000 sponsorship to help Lewis County Emergency Squad purchase a new athletic medical transport cart for Lewis County High School games.

Buckhannon’s week of March 9, 2026 includes a city council budget workshop (March 10) and a water board meeting (March 12), with virtual options available.

Upshur County is accepting applications for a temporary, full-time Pool/Park Director at Buckhannon-Upshur Recreational Park for early May through mid-August.

A free, all-ages rock show is coming to the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon on March 14, featuring A.M.D., Waking Under Water and Wish Awake. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and organizers encourage attendees to arrive early as the venue is expected to fill up quickly.

The Upshur County Commission opened five bids for the Recreation Park tennis court resurfacing project, including optional upgrades such as fencing, lighting and net systems. A preliminary review shows Veritas Contracting as the lowest bidder, with an award vote set for March 12.

West Virginia Wesleyan freshman Felipe Mioch earned MEC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week after key No. 1 singles and doubles wins in victories over Francis Marion and Belmont Abbey.

West Virginia Wesleyan closed its RussMatt Central Florida Invitational trip with an 8–1 loss to Minnesota Crookston, managing just three hits despite five walks.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for March 9–15, featuring West Virginia Wesleyan baseball, lacrosse, and a busy Salem, Va., softball tournament slate. Local action returns Friday with Pendleton County Middle at Buckhannon-Upshur at 6 p.m.

Buckhannon-Upshur jumped out early but couldn’t sustain it, falling to Hurricane 52-36 in the South Region opener after a rough second quarter and a decisive third-quarter run. Allie Key led B-U with 11 points as the Lady Bucs closed the season 5-17.

West Virginia Wesleyan closed its Carolina swing with a sweep of Shaw, as the men rolled 7-0 and the women won 5-2. The Bobcats vaulted into the ITA Top 50, with the men at No. 39 and the women at No. 46—Wesleyan’s first women’s ranking since 2010.

Capital University pulled away from Wesleyan in Saturday’s home opener, rolling to an 18–5 win behind Leah Leno’s six goals and four assists. The Lady Bobcats showed early fight, but were held to one shot after halftime as Capital outshot Wesleyan 33–10.

West Virginia Wesleyan softball battled in four tight matchups at the Space Coast Tournament but ended spring break with four straight losses. The Bobcats fell 3–2 on a seventh-inning walk-off to Cedarville, 5–1 to Mary, 15–11 to Minnesota Crookston, and 3–0 to Bridgeport.

West Virginia Wesleyan went 2–2 in a busy two-day Florida stretch at the RussMatt Invitational, dropping tight games to Concordia–St. Paul (3–2) and Jamestown (11–5). The Bobcats bounced back Thursday by sweeping St. Michael’s 7–3 and 5–4, rallying late in the nightcap.

West Virginia Wesleyan went punch-for-punch with Frostburg State in a fast-paced MEC Tournament quarterfinal, with five ties and seven lead changes at WesBanco Arena. But a late fourth-quarter Frostburg surge sealed a 77–71 upset and ended the Lady Bobcats’ postseason run.