Upshur County Superintendent Tim Derico says shrinking enrollment tied to homeschooling and the Hope Scholarship is putting pressure on the district’s budget. With carryover funds dwindling and no levy revenue, he expects more tough decisions in the next year or two.

WVATA inducted WVWC standouts Dr. Jean Fruh and Dr. Rae Emrick ’95 into its Hall of Fame at the spring meeting in Buckhannon, honoring their lasting impact on athletic training.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its fourth quarter honor roll, recognizing students who earned a 3.5–4.0 GPA. The list includes dozens of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders honored for their academic achievement.

Buckhannon officials said the city contributed nearly $85,000 in labor and services to this year’s Strawberry Festival, noting the event is nearing the city’s capacity and should focus on getting better, not necessarily bigger.

Buckhannon officials say the USDA’s $31 million loan and $2 million grant are major milestones for the new water treatment plant, but the city is still working with multiple state and federal partners to secure the remaining $14 million needed to move the project to construction.

Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes B-UHS student leaders passing the torch, Community Theatre beginning rehearsals and Festival Fridays kicking off June 5 with the Davisson Brothers.

After an unannounced utility crew cut into a recently repaved city street, Buckhannon advanced new rules requiring permits, insurance and stronger repair standards for work in city rights-of-way.

The Office of the Upshur County Commission is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated professional to serve as an Administrative & Project Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review on June 18, 2026.

Fresh off a state championship, Buckhannon-Upshur dominated the 2026 WVSLA Division II All-State Team with 11 players honored across First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention, plus both coaches recognized. The Bucs went 11-4 and crushed Jefferson County 15-3 for the title.

Buckhannon-Upshur seniors Mallory Moss and Brianna Howes were named First Team All-State by the WVSLA after helping the Lady Bucs to an 8-5 season. Goalie Josie Rosencrance earned Second Team honors after allowing just 5.5 goals per game.

Rylen Carlyle and Dawson Tenney are the most recent Hank Ellis All-Stars. Carlyle placed fourth in the long jump at the state track meet, while Tenney hit .600 with two RBIs in the South Region Tournament.

Buckhannon-Upshur battled rainy conditions at the WV State Track and Field Championships, highlighted by Lady Buc Rylen Carlyle’s fourth-place long jump (16-01.25). Both 4×800 relays set personal bests but missed scoring spots.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s season ended with an 11-1 upset loss to Riverside in the South Region Tournament, undone by five errors after weather delays. Riverside broke it open with Tuf Eggleton’s sixth-inning grand slam. The Bucs finished 14-15 on the year.

Buckhannon-Upshur battled through the South Region Tournament but came up one game shy of a state berth after two losses to Parkersburg South. Even so, the Lady Bucs capped a record-setting season at 25-10.

Five Mountain East Conference athletes are headed to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas. West Virginia Wesleyan’s Michael Hansford will compete in the men’s triple jump.

After three straight weeks of rain delays, the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League returned to action Wednesday. Lisa Cain Edward Jones surged into first place with a 26-14 win over Hank Ellis Insurance.

Buckhannon-Upshur dug out of a 5-0 hole to pull within a run, but Cabell Midland erupted for six in the fifth to take control in a 13-4 South Region Tournament win. The Bucs will host Riverside Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in an elimination game after rain postponed Wednesday’s matchup.