All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur Senior Center will accept Christmas Care Package donations through the close of business Monday, Dec. 11

BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Senior Center has announced it will continue to accept donations for Christmas Care Packages through Monday, Dec. 11.

The Senior Center, located at 28 North Kanawha Street, plans to assemble Christmas Care Packages for older adults to brighten their holiday season and inspire joy. Upshur County residents can help by donating items that will be distributed to the center’s in-home and Meals on Wheels clients.

Items needed for the care packages must be brand new, and they include:

  • Shampoo and/or conditioner
  • Toothpaste/toothbrushes
  • Lotion
  • Bars of soap or body wash
  • Cozy socks
  • Hard candy
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Sudoku puzzles
  • Pillows and pillowcases
  • Hair brushes
  • Blankets

Please drop donations off by 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Senior Center at 304-472-0528. To stay up-to-date with Senior Center programming and initiatives, visit the center’s website or follow them on Facebook.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

Subscribe Today  ›

RECENT Stories

State may begin returning control to Upshur County school board in February 2026

The West Virginia Department of Education may begin incrementally returning control to the Upshur County Board of Education in February 2026 if academic improvements continue and cleanup of findings restores capacity and trust.

Carpenter Crunch Time Week 4: Winning in spite of…

Duane Carpenter says West Virginia beat Pitt despite Rich Rodriguez’s poor coaching, condemns Travis Kelce’s support for Rashee Rice after a high-speed crash, then reports My Buckhannon standings and this week’s local game picks.

Buckhannon Academy starts hygiene closet with Rotary Club grant

A $270 Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur grant will help Buckhannon Academy Elementary School launch a hygiene closet stocked with deodorant, toothpaste, feminine products and other essentials for students in need. The school already offers a Comfort Closet, a shower and a therapy dog.

Hodgesville Elementary to receive state support as part of four-year improvement program

Upshur County Schools reported districtwide gains, and Hodgesville Elementary received a four-year CSI support designation.
WVWC Golf

Bobcat golfers compete in Dr. Wally Edgell Invitational

West Virginia Wesleyan men’s golf finished 13th of 16 at the Dr. Wally Edgell Invitational (965, +91) as Glenville State won, with Robin Heidenreich pacing the Bobcats and the team returning Sept. 22–23.

Soccer Bobcats drop 4-1 battle to Point Park in MEC action

West Virginia Wesleyan fell 4–1 to Point Park as an early three-goal deficit proved decisive, though freshman Lis Shala scored his first collegiate goal in the 82nd minute to avoid a shutout.

Soccer Lady ‘Cats double up Senators in 2-1 road win

West Virginia Wesleyan women’s soccer edged Davis & Elkins 2-1 on the road as goals from Ava Badallo and Paloma Zamora and six saves from Maite Coutinho delivered the Lady Bobcats’ first MEC win.

First Community Bank holds onto lead in men’s golf league standings

First Community Bank extended its lead to 92½ points in fourth-quarter Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial League after a 23-17 win, with Lisa Cain Edward Jones climbing to second on 89 points.

B-UMS X-C squads have solid showings at Doddridge County

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School’s boys and girls cross-country teams each finished fourth at the Doddridge County Invitational, with Felix Stump and Audrey Johnston among the top finishers.