BEST for June: Kim & Brad Lincicome

July 22, 2019
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Buckhannon resolved during its regular meeting of October 18, 2018, to honor from time to time, residents of our Buckhannon-Upshur community who perform extraordinary service while…

Mayor’s Statement on Rob Barbor, City Horticulturist

July 22, 2019
MAYOR’S STATEMENT– July 18, 2019 Earlier this week, I received Rob Barbor’s resignation letter, & a bit later in our meeting, we’ll formally accept it, & review a job description & advertisement to start the…

Position Opening: City Horticulturist

July 18, 2019
            NOTICE OF POSITION & JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HORTICULTURIST CITY OF BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA (1) The City of Buckhannon seeks a trained and experienced individual to oversee the City’s expansive horticulture and landscape program.  Buckhannon…

Walmart supports National Night Out with $2,500 grant; Free family event set for August 6 at Upshur County Pool

July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019 BUCKHANNON, WV: Are you ready for a fun night out at the pool while getting the chance to meet our local first responders and police force? National Night Out will take place…

Buckhannon Water Department safely demolishes St. Joseph’s Water Tank; Capacity replaced and increased in 2018 with second Victoria Hill tank

July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019 BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon Water Department staff razed the old, decommissioned water tank on the hill to the west of St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday. The tank’s capacity was previously replaced and…

WV Largest Yard Sale Dates & Reminder: No Yard Waste Collection Aug. 2

July 16, 2019
Please note: The City of Buckhannon Waste Dept. will NOT collect yard waste on the normal collection date of August 2 during the yard sale; the next regular collection will be August 16. Contact &…

Chamber of Commerce visits Harley A. Brown Memorial Water Plant for monthly meeting and facility tour

July 16, 2019
July 15, 2019 BUCKHANNON, WV: Clean water is important not only for our residents, but for businesses as well. On Monday, the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting at the Harley A. Brown…

U.S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune Base Motor Transport 3rd Platoon Day

July 15, 2019
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION Whereas, the United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, & our Marines have protected our citizens & guarded our freedoms for nearly 244 years now; & Whereas, through their superb…

UPDATE: City Parks to Re-Open tomorrow following thorough investigation into report of suspicious object at City Park

July 11, 2019
UPDATE: 8:30 PMBUCKHANNON, WV: All City Parks will be open tomorrow, Friday, July 12, following investigations by the Buckhannon Police Department, State Police Bomb Unit and collaborating agencies into the suspicious device reported to be…

City/ART26201 collaboration pays dividends with another $67,000 toward Colonial Theatre renovation

July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019 BUCKHANNON, WV: Last Friday, the City of Buckhannon received the good news that the Colonial Theatre renovation project will be awarded an additional $67,000 from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture,…