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1980s Upshur, West Virginia, murderer gets 327-month fed sentence for new drug crimes
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A man sentenced to prison for first-degree murder in a 1980s Upshur County homicide now has received a 327-month federal sentence for recent drug crimes investigated by the Greater Harrison Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force. Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh handed...
‘Making magic’ in Upshur County: New Rotary president challenges members to commit to community service
BUCKHANNON – The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur elected a new president and embraced their 2024-2025 theme this week. Kelley Tierney took over her new position as president of the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur during the July 16 meeting, where she announced the theme for all Rotary clubs for the year: ‘The Magic of Rotary.’
Breaking ground on Buckhannon’s future: SYCC project clears major hurdle
BUCKHANNON—The children of Upshur County are closer than ever to finally enjoying a new $4 million addition to the Stockert Youth and Community Center. After nearly two years of waiting, the City of Buckhannon has received its letter of conditions […]. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon...
Upshur (West Virginia) Commission recognizes Relay for Life, hears CVB's annual report
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Upshur County Commission on Thursday issued a proclamation recognizing July as Relay for Life Month. The proclamation was presented and read aloud by Robin Oldaker, chairperson of the Upshur County Relay for Life, during the commission’s regular meeting Thursday at the Courthouse Annex in downtown Buckhannon.
Buckhannon (West Virginia) City Council hears updates from Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — Buckhannon’s City Council worked through a brief agenda during their July meeting which saw an update from the Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lacy Ramsey, executive director of the Bureau, went over the projects accomplished during the 2023-2024 year and highlighted upcoming...
WVU widens service area to assist pregnant women, parenting families
A West Virginia University-led effort is extending its reach to 11 Mountain State counties, providing more low-income pregnant women and families with children access to health care and life skills through the West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants — HAPI — project. In partnership with local...
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