A man was arrested after officers allegedly found methamphetamine, fentanyl and a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Buckhannon. He was charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to deliver.

After a fairly dry spring, storms settled into the area over the past week, dumping heavy rain at times. City officials said the downpours briefly flooded part of town before draining away just as quickly.

See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026. Stay informed on the items up for discussion and action at this upcoming public meeting.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in West Virginia, honoring the end of slavery and urging reflection on freedom. He noted West Virginia abolished slavery on Feb. 3, 1865, before the 13th Amendment.

A man was arrested after he allegedly allowed a 10-year-old to operate the throttle on a motorcycle, leading to a crash that seriously injured the child. Authorities said the man then fled, leaving the injured child at the side of the road.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation funded new BowFlex rehab equipment for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Buckhannon’s fireworks rules are narrower than many residents think: because July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, fireworks are only permitted inside city limits from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Independence Day itself. The rule helps protect pets, veterans and others sensitive to noise.

Buckhannon’s water department is upgrading the Central Avenue water main, replacing an aging 4-inch cast iron line with a new 6-inch line. They ask residents to limit parking along the road and will notify customers when they transition to the new system.

Custom Cabinets surged into first place in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Men’s Golf League with a 25½-14½ win over Lynx WV, edging Sam’s Pizza and First Community Bank. Steve Hollen shot low actual (35) and Greg Jones claimed low net (29).

Three Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers earned 2026 Big 10 All-Conference honors as voted by league coaches, led by First Team infielder Brody McDaniels. Jaxon Spratt and Jerin Westfall landed on the Second Team after standout seasons at the plate and on the mound.

One last game, side by side. This Friday, B-U star Jerin Westfall suits up for his dad — coach Jason Westfall — one final time at the North-South All-Star Game. “It’s not just about basketball; it’s about family and the memories we’re making together,” Jerin said.

Buckhannon-Upshur junior Kynnedy Marple was named the 2026 Big 10 Softball Player of the Year after a dominant conference season in the circle and at the plate.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring Buckhannon Post 7 junior and senior baseball games June 15–20, including the Tim Buck Shields Tournament in Bridgeport.

Sam’s Pizza jumped to an early second-quarter lead in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial League with a 26½-13½ win over first-quarter champ Lisa Cain Edward Jones.

Meet Buckhannon-Upshur senior Jerin Westfall in the latest “Raising the Jolly Roger With…” as he talks basketball, baseball, and golf, including his favorite moment—scoring his 1,000th point. He also shares family legacy, heroes, and plans to prepare for college baseball.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for June 8–14. Catch Buckhannon Post 7 baseball games Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., plus Buckhannon Splashers swim meets Tuesday and Thursday and the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Dawson Tenney will represent the Buccaneers in the 2026 WVSSAC North-South All-Star Football Classic on June 20 at South Charleston High School.