Pat Narduzzi’s swagger is coming back to haunt Pitt as a three-game skid leaves the Panthers tied with resurgent WVU at 5-3. Meanwhile, the Crunch picks race tightens with a three-way tie atop the leaderboard.
Earl Perrine, 61, was arrested for strangulation after he allegedly put his hand around his girlfriend’s throat during an argument Oct. 26, according to a criminal complaint.
A man was charged with driving while his license was revoked for DUI, third offense, after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly saw him driving a lawn mower on Cleveland Avenue as a ‘work-around to his privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway.’
Buckhannon Community Theatre brings Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” to the Colonial Arts Center through Sunday. Local talent and student directors help bring the classic whodunit to life across four performances.
Meet Bryce Mullens, a Buckhannon-Upshur senior who runs cross country and track. In this week’s Raising the Jolly Roger feature, he shares favorite team memories, a coach’s lasting advice and his plans for college.
Boozy Bakers, a new bakery selling alcohol-infused cakes and chocolates along with alcohol-free treats, will hold its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 2404 Kesling Mill Road.
The CAC Gallery holds a free reception for its third annual BOOOOckhannon exhibition of community members’ spooky art Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 48 East Main Street in Buckhannon.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its honor roll recognizing students with GPAs of 3.5 to 4.0. The list includes honorees in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
Buckhannon-Upshur visits Preston Friday in a pivotal clash between teams ranked 15th and 16th in Class AAAA. With 16 playoff berths available, the Bucs and Knights seek a crucial win to strengthen their postseason hopes.
West Virginia Wesleyan visits defending champion Fairmont State at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the MEC Women’s Soccer Championship quarterfinals. The winner advances to the Nov. 4 semifinals, with the title game set for Nov. 8.
The 2026 MEC Men’s Soccer Championship opens Nov. 1 with Frostburg State hosting Salem and Concord hosting Point Park. Top seeds Davis & Elkins and Charleston receive byes, with the final set for Nov. 8.
West Virginia Wesleyan has partnered with Hometown Ticketing for 2026-27 basketball ticket sales. Adult admission is $10, children 10 and younger enter free, and season tickets start at $40 for 13 home games. Tickets are available at WesleyanBobcats.com.
Nellie Lemoine Dever Chipps, 98, of Kanawha Head, passed away on October 28, 2026. A former one-room school teacher and homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, traveling, and time with family and friends.
A $1,339,077 award will replace the aging Bonnie’s Bus mammography unit and expand WVU’s mobile cancer screening program, with plans for up to 168 screening events a year.
Community Bulletin
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Buckhannon Upshur Rotary will offer $35 blood screenings by appointment Oct. 10-31 in Buckhannon and Nov. 7 in Rock Cave. Optional tests are available, and participants must fast for 12 hours.
Upshur County’s Precinct 18 has been temporarily relocated to a new polling location at the Vo-Tech School because of ongoing renovations, and signs will direct voters to it.
West Virginia Wesleyan College students will collect food door to door from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for the Upshur Parish House. Donations can also be dropped off at 68 College Ave. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
