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🌱 Which serious charges Upshur grand jurors just handed Buckhannon residents

Buckhannon, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which serious charges Upshur grand jurors just handed Buckhannon residents
  • How WVWC’s latest graduates and a jazz legend marked commencement
  • How a stolen SUV chase near Buckhannon ended at a dead end

Also on today's calendar: Buckhannon Community Band and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 41.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Upshur County grand jury returns 21 indictments in May term (mybuckhannon.com) — Upshur County’s latest grand jury term brought 21 indictments, many naming Buckhannon residents on a wide range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Allegations include burglary, drug offenses, firearm violations, financial crimes and more, though prosecutors emphasize that everyone indicted remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
   

2. WVWC celebrates 135th commencement with jazz musician Bob Thompson as keynote speaker (mybuckhannon.com) — West Virginia Wesleyan College just celebrated its 135th commencement in Buckhannon, honoring graduates from new master’s programs alongside undergrads and doctoral students. Jazz musician Bob Thompson keynoted the ceremony, while student leaders highlighted projects like new East Main Street signage and urged classmates to remember the Upshur County roads that lead back home.
   

3. Upshur County man arrested in stolen vehicle, DUI investigation (wkmznews.com) — Law enforcement say a man from Rock Cave was arrested near Buckhannon after allegedly fleeing deputies in a reportedly stolen SUV and crashing into a telephone pole off Route 20. Deputies report signs of impairment and multiple driving-related charges, and the suspect is currently being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
   

4. Marple paces Buckhannon-Upshur softball to record-setting regular season finale win over Robert C. Byrd, 7-2 (wvnews.com) — Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s softball team just capped its regular season with a record number of wins, powered by a dominant performance from standout pitcher-hitter Kynnedy Marple. She took a no-hitter into the seventh and drove in key runs as the Buccaneers beat Robert C. Byrd 7-2, heading into regional play with a 23-8 record.
   

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Other local events
    Monday May 18
  • Band Concert
    B-UMS GYM
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 19
  • High School Choir Concert
    B-UMS GYM
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday May 20
  • Senior Sermon
    B-UHS Auditorium
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday May 21
  • Buckhannon Community Band →
    Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School, 553 Route 20 South Road, Buckhannon
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 22
  • Computer Class (Upshur County Public Library) →
    Upshur County Public Library, 1150 WV-20 Rd, Buckhannon
    10:00 am

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