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Upshur County Commission Agenda: February 19, 2026

See what’s on the docket for the Upshur County Commission meeting on February 19, 2026. The agenda outlines the items and discussions scheduled for the commission’s upcoming session.

Upshur County Sheriff’s Office reports 281 felony arrests in 2025

Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman told county commissioners his office made 281 felony arrests and 601 misdemeanor arrests in 2025. He also highlighted major drug seizures through the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, valued at more than $1.8 million.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: Feb. 16-20, 2026

Buckhannon’s Feb. 16–20 calendar includes a West Lincoln & Henry intersection shutdown for sanitary upgrades with detours, plus curbside recycling pickup, council meetings and more.

Buckhannon Sanitary Board Agenda: February 19, 2026

Get the full agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Check the meeting details and be prepared to follow along.

B-UHS announces second quarter honor roll

Buckhannon-Upshur High School has released its second quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 school year. Students with a 4.0+ GPA earned Distinguished Honor Roll honors, while those with a 3.5–3.99 GPA made the Honor Roll.

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Upshur County Sports Calendar

No events are scheduled Monday, but the week heats up with basketball matchups for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan through Friday.

Basketball ‘Cats fall to Pioneers, 112-66

Glenville State surged past West Virginia Wesleyan 112-66 Saturday as Jalen Knott buried 11 threes on the way to 35 points, fueling a 55-29 halftime lead. Lamont Jones scored 14 off the bench for the Bobcats, who host Charleston on Feb. 18.

Westfall pours in 32 as Bucs dominate Elkins in 61-44 victory

Jerin Westfall poured in 32 points and 18 rebounds as Buckhannon-Upshur dominated Elkins 61-44 in Big 10 play Monday night. Xavier Robinette added 18 as the Bucs took control early, pushed the lead to 20, and improved to 10-5 (5-3).

Basketball ‘Cats tumble to Concord, 89-67

West Virginia Wesleyan fell 89–67 at Concord as the Mountain Lions pulled away early, leading 50–32 at halftime and never trailing. Concord shot 47% and won the boards 48–34, while Isaiah Baker scored a game-high 17 for the Bobcats.

Witt and Dandridge combine for 42 but Wesleyan falls to Concord, 82-75

Emma Witt and Kilah Dandridge scored 21 points apiece, but West Virginia Wesleyan fell to Concord 82–75 after the Mountain Lions shot 81.8% in the third quarter to seize control. The Lady Bobcats rallied late and cut it to two, but Concord sealed it at the line and from deep.