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

Spring Forward

Remember to set your clocks forward an hour when you go to bed Saturday night! Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Your area firefighters thank you for staying safe!

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