The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved two grant resolutions to support family violence intervention and victim services for 2025–2026, and approved a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month; the Court also approved signage and heard about a related April 23 community event.

Upshur County — Mar 31, 2025

Upshur County librarian presents annual report; Court approves book sale and travel request

Mar 31, 2025

Upshur County awards Road & Bridge material bids; commissioner abstains on awards

Mar 31, 2025

Upshur County approves equipment trades, hardware purchases and subdivision plat

Mar 31, 2025

Upshur County approves $31,386 change order for courthouse water connection and consolidates several change orders

Mar 31, 2025

Court Votes Summary

Votes at a glance: Upshur County Commissioners Court, March 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Round Xii Renovation

Upshur County advances Round XII courthouse renovation; court approves negotiation for replacement desks

Mar 14, 2025

County Operations

Upshur County commissioners approve courthouse change order, award road contracts and hire maintenance supervisor

Feb 28, 2025

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In 2025, Upshur County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on drug overdose deaths.

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Mar 31, 2025Upshur County Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes March 31, 2025Approve book sale and craft fair and authorize travel; no action on monument.Mar 14, 2025Upshur County Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes March 14, 2025All listed motions passed unanimously (5–0).Feb 28, 2025Upshur County Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes February 28, 2025Acceptance of Souder Addition plat (5-0).Feb 14, 2025Upshur County Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes February 14, 2025All administrative motions passed unanimously; appointments and postings to follow normal county procedures.

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Upshur County adopts resolution opposing planned draining of Lake O’ the Pines

Feb 14, 2025

Commissioners open road and bridge bids, defer awards; Commissioner Nicholson recuses

Feb 14, 2025

Upshur County approves routine administrative actions, personnel changes and constable grant authorization

Feb 14, 2025

Commissioners back naming FM 852 bridge across Lake Gilmer for Petty Officer Billy Machen

Jan 31, 2025