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

County officials join VFW to lay wreath in honor of Vietnam War veterans

The Upshur County Commissioners joined members of the VFW and their family members to honor veterans of the Vietnam War.The Upshur County Commissioners were invited to join members of VFW Post 3663 to lay a ceremonial wreath at the monument […]

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