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.

Buckhannon’s latest buzz includes Easter meal signups at the Upshur Parish House, property tax deadlines, a farmers market meeting and more.

Morehead State University’s SpaceTrek, partnered with TMC Technologies, is launching its second year and moving to West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. The residential space systems program for young women will run July 12–25, 2026, backed by a $3.98 million ARC ARISE grant.

A judge granted the City of Buckhannon entry to two Wood Street parcels needed for a new water treatment plant on Wednesday, ruling the condemnation serves a legitimate public use. The city has valued the property at $802,500, but a legal process will determine the final value.

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.

West Virginia Wesleyan opened the 2026 season with a hard-fought 12-8 road loss at Saint Vincent after falling behind early.

WVSSAC has released the Class AAAA girls’ regional playoff brackets, with Buckhannon-Upshur earning the No. 10 seed in the South Region. The Lady Bucs travel to No. 7 Hurricane on Feb. 27 in a single-elimination opener.