Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for September 28, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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Buckhannon-Upshur Rotary plans fall blood screenings and community drives
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur will hold blood screenings this fall and collect winter clothing for flood victims. The club will also support an annual soup drive benefiting Upshur County students.
Charles W. Gibson Library open house highlights fall programs and renovation plans in Buckhannon
The Charles W. Gibson Library’s recent open house showcased fall programs, introduced visitors to staff and offered a look at planned renovations. The project remains in the fundraising stage, while the Friends of the Library seeks community support.
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Mary Lillian Russell
Mary Lillian Russell, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died September 25, 2026, at home surrounded by family. A caregiver and woman of great faith, she looked forward to reuniting with loved ones in Heaven.
Upshur County Sports Calendar
Upshur County’s sports calendar for Sept. 28–Oct. 4 lists Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan games and meets across eight sports. Highlights include Friday’s home football game against Fairmont Senior and Saturday’s Wheeling–Wesleyan matchup.
Two corner kick goals power Bucs to 3-0 win over Parkersburg South
Buckhannon-Upshur scored twice on second-half corner kicks to beat Parkersburg South 3-0. The Bucs posted their seventh shutout of the season and extended their unbeaten streak to four matches.
B-UMS posts three complete teams, A Squad takes third at Forest Festival Relays
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School fielded three complete teams at the Forest Festival Jack and Jill Relay Invitational, with its A-Team placing third out of 23 in 39:34.60. Felix Stump ran the meet’s third-fastest leg, while the B- and C-Teams finished eighth and 14th.
Buckhannon-Upshur rolls through Grafton, RCB to cap perfect week
Buckhannon-Upshur swept Grafton and Robert C. Byrd in straight sets Thursday, capping a perfect 3-0 week and improving to 15-8. Cora Cottrill led the charge with 14 kills and four blocks against RCB as the Lady Bucs continued their midseason surge.
Democratic ‘Cookies and Candidates’ forum October 5 to benefit B-UMS library
Meet Democratic candidates October 5 at Volume Bookshop & Studio and vote for a favorite cookie recipe to help buy books for the B-UMS library.
Barbour Community Health psychologist wins statewide award for school-based mental health work
The West Virginia Psychological Association named Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill of Barbour Community Health Association its 2026 Early Career Citizen Psychologist for her work expanding behavioral health care in rural schools.
Buckhannon Waste Collection Board agenda: October 1, 2026
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Waste Collection Board meeting on October 1, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Community Bulletin
Home, auto and life insurance from Kelley Tierney, a longtime Buckhannon State Farm agent
A longtime State Farm agent on Buckhannon's Main Street, Kelley Tierney offers home, auto, life and renters insurance — plus State Farm financial services — under the company's "Here For What Matters" approach.
Russell John Rowan
Russell John Rowan, 49, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on September 22, 2026. He worked in the oil and gas industry and cherished time with his children and grandchildren.
Thomas Mason “Tom” Bunner
Thomas Mason “Tom” Bunner, 80, of Selbyville, West Virginia, passed away on September 25, 2026. A military veteran, former firefighter, and master electrician, he was devoted to his family and community.
