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Court affirms principal’s suspension for ‘dog pile’ incident

February 15, 2013 8:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled a circuit judge was correct in both upholding and restoring the original suspension given to an Upshur County school administrator for insubordination. The Court on Feb. 11 affirmed Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Upshur County

Commission taking applications for judicial opening

February 5, 2013 2:12 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will begin receiving applications immediately for the vacancy in the 26th Judicial Circuit. The 26th Judicial Circuit serves Lewis and Upshur counties. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas … Read More »

Lewis County, News, Upshur County

Wal-Mart settles Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit

January 16, 2013 12:18 PM
By John O'Brien

ELKINS – Wal-Mart has apparently settled a lawsuit brought by an Upshur County man who alleged he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a maintenance associate in its Buckhannon store. Larry Zickefoose’s Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit was filed … Read More »

News, Upshur County, Wrongful Termination

Former officer wants repaid for costs of police dog

January 8, 2013 7:38 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former police officer is suing the City of Buckhannon after she claims she was not reimbursed for the money and time she spent caring for her police dog during her employment. Matt Gregory, in his official capacity … Read More »

Federal Court, Upshur County

Court denies challenger’s appeal in Upshur sheriff race

October 25, 2012 9:04 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney’s bid to be the next sheriff has come to a close. The state Supreme Court on Oct. 24 denied David D. Taylor’s appeal challenging the Upshur County Commission’s certification of the May 8 primary … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Supreme Court, Upshur County

Upshur sheriff candidate appeals denial of election challenge to state Supreme Court

October 18, 2012 10:28 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney is taking one last shot at challenging the results of the primary election for sheriff. David D. Taylor on Oct. 5 appealed to the state Supreme Court Senior Status Berkeley Circuit Judge Thomas W. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Upshur County

Upshur sheriff race heading to court

August 2, 2012 8:48 AM
By Lawrence Smith
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Taylor

BUCKHANNON – Who becomes the next Upshur County sheriff will likely not be decided at the ballot box, but in a courtroom.
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Loser says Upshur sheriff-elect violated Hatch Act

May 31, 2012 10:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith
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Taylor

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County attorney is contesting the certification of the May 8 primary election for sheriff saying the winner’s candidacy violated state and federal law.
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This Just In: Upshur County

November 9, 2007 7:00 AM
By Zak Ritchie

Oct. 24 CNH Capital America LLC vs. Donald Leichliter dba Family Trucking J-Thomas H. Keadle; PA – J. Nicholas Barth * The complaint alleges that the defendant has defaulted on a loan used for the purchase of a New Holland … Read More »

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This Just In: Upshur County

September 14, 2007 7:00 AM
By Zak Ritchie

Aug. 22 Lisa Phillips vs. West Virginia Auto Center, LLP J-Thomas H. Keadle; PA-David A. Sims * The complaint alleges the defendant deceptively sold her a deficient vehicle, rife with problems not discovered until after purchase. Phillips claims the defendant … Read More »

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Former Upshur magistrate sentenced to jail for a year

May 24, 2007 10:00 AM
By Cara Bailey

BUCKHANNON – A former Upshur County magistrate has been sentenced to one year in jail for battery. Charlie McCourt was accused of inappropriately touching a woman in a motel room, which her domestic violence case was pending. McCourt was sentenced … Read More »

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Upshur magistrate pleads no contest to battery charge

March 29, 2007 9:50 AM
By Cara Bailey

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County magistrate judge pleaded no contest to battery after he was accused of using his position to sexually abuse a woman. Charlie McCourt, who has been suspended since April 2006, entered the plea March 27. He … Read More »

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This Just In: Upshur County

February 23, 2007 7:00 AM
By Zak Ritchie

Jan. 23 John G. Kafer vs. Delbert Ray Ratliff dba D&D Construction PA-W. T. Weber; J-Thomas H. Keadle * Kafer claims the incomplete construction of his home has led to unexpected expenses that the defendant supposedly agreed to cover prior … Read More »

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This just in: Upshur County

October 27, 2006 7:00 AM
By Zak Ritchie

Oct. 5 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. Paul D. Leichliter, et. al. J-Thomas H. Keadle; PA-Robert L. Bandy * The complaint alleges the defendants defaulted on a loan and has since prevented the repossession of stated collateral. The plaintiff … Read More »

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Couple who bought house at Sago sues

September 21, 2006 9:26 AM
By John O'Brien

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County couple who unknowingly bought land directly above the Sago mine is suing the couple that sold it to them, claiming they did not disclose that it was above a mine shaft. Thomas and Trudy Crawford … Read More »

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