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.
Upshur County is accepting applications for a temporary, full-time Pool/Park Director at Buckhannon-Upshur Recreational Park for early May through mid-August.
First responder spouses, partners and family members are invited to a free mental wellness program in Buckhannon on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Fire & Police Safety Complex.
Country Roads Transit provided 6,863 rides in Upshur County in 2025 and is asking the Upshur County Commission for $15,000 in funding for the next fiscal year. Executive Director Laura Ward said the local match helps keep vital medical and everyday transportation available for residents.
Ritchie Street in Buckhannon will have a one-lane closure starting Thursday, Feb. 26, as a Mountaineer Gas subcontractor begins infrastructure work. The closure runs from Fayette Street to Tucker Street for about two weeks.
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.
West Virginia Wesleyan stormed past Fairmont State 82–57, closing on a 34–12 run to lock in the MEC’s No. 2 spot at 17–6. Ana Young led with 25 as the Lady Bobcats shot 60% and clamped down defensively, and Sydney Baird capped the night with her 1,000th career point.
No events are scheduled Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, but the week heats up with basketball on Wednesday and Friday, plus a full slate Saturday and Sunday.
Buckhannon-Upshur stayed No. 8 in Class AAAA in the Week 11 WVSACA boys basketball poll after a 1-1 week, falling to No. 4 Bridgeport before beating Preston. The 13-7 Bucs close the regular season with No. 2 Morgantown at home Wednesday and rival Lewis County on Friday.
Shawnee State University has been accepted into the NCAA Division II expedited provisional membership process and will begin competing in the Mountain East Conference in 2026-27.
West Virginia Wesleyan erased a 23-point hole but fell 66-61 at West Virginia State after Imani Hickman’s late dagger three. Emma Witt posted 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Hickman led the Yellow Jackets with 22 as Wesleyan dropped to 16-6 (13-5 MEC).
West Virginia Wesleyan’s men’s basketball team lit up the scoreboard but fell 103-99 at West Virginia State in a back-and-forth MEC shootout. Curtis Litton scored 22 and nearly tied it late, but a buzzer-beating three missed as the Yellow Jackets held on.
West Virginia Wesleyan opened the 2026 season with an 0-3 nonconference series at Thomas More, dropping Friday’s doubleheader and Saturday’s 5-2 finale. The Bobcats showed late fight and flashes at the plate, but big Saints innings and timely insurance runs sealed the sweep.
West Virginia Wesleyan opened the season at the Glenville State tourney with three hard-fought losses to Gannon, Seton Hill and Bowie State. The Lady Bobcats led Gannon 7-2 before a seven-run fifth flipped a 9-7 loss, then fell 5-0 and 4-2 despite solid pitching and timely hits.
