News & Announcements

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August 16, 2018

Stewart receives 2018 Poundstone Scholarship

August 16, 2018
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Elizabeth J. “Binky” Poundstone served the City of Buckhannon for 37 years in several capacities including as a member of the City Council, the longtime City Recorder & Treasurer, & Mayor; and,…

Traders’ Alley, North Florida streets & sidewalks see improvements; Paving projects will widen the street, add curbs, and protect the walkway and property

August 16, 2018
  August 16, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  Recent curb and sidewalk improvements will offer pedestrians and property protection from errant vehicles. The City of Buckhannon Streets Department continued work this week on N. Florida Street and Traders…

City welcomes West Virginia Wesleyan College students back to town for fall semester; Traffic flow adjustments planned for Saturday

August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: This Saturday, August 18, is new student move-in day at West Virginia Wesleyan (WVWC) College. The City is working with the college to reduce traffic congestion on the streets that…

Stockert Youth & Community Center partners with Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience for new afterschool club this fall

August 14, 2018
  Stockert Youth & Community Center partners with Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience for new afterschool club this fall August 14, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Welcome back to school, B-U kids! This fall, Stockert Youth…

Painting at the Dog Park!

August 9, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: On Wednesday, the summer school-age class from the Child Development Center of Central West Virginia took a field trip to the Buckhannon Dog Park to paint the new agility tunnel. The feature is…

Students will paint for pups this Wednesday at Buckhannon Dog Park

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: This park is for the dogs! Local pups have plenty to celebrate at Buckhannon’s Riverwalk Park. This Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., older students from the Child Development Center of Central…

Firefighters receive recognition for service to the community

August 3, 2018
August 2, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: At Thursday’s City Council meeting, City officials recognized Buckhannon Fire Department firefighters Steve Long, Vaden Queen, Steve Thacker, and Glenn Davis for 108 collective years of service.  Fire Chief J.B.…

City thanks Ron Kidd for 21 Years of Service

July 26, 2018
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION Whereas, RON KIDD has faithfully, honorably, & excellently served The City of Buckhannon for more than 21 years having commenced his long tenure with our City in 1997, & has served for many…

Roy Law honored as Service to Youth Champion at Stockert Youth & Community Center Town Hall

July 25, 2018
Roy Law honored as Service to Youth Champion at Stockert Youth & Community Center Town Hall July 25, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Attorney Roy Law played an integral role in securing the gift that transformed East…