Compost your grass clippings: keep them out of the street, please.

March 26, 2018
As mowing season begins, remember to compost grass clippings to keep them out of streets and reduce wear and tear on storm sewer system March 26, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  With warmer temperatures and rain in…

Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce honors Stockert Youth & Community Center and City Director of Public Works; Lowe’s, Upshur County Administrator and Upshur County Development Authority also receive accolades

March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  Thursday evening, three hundred business leaders, government officials and representatives from education, health, and community organizations celebrated local accomplishments and honored those who have contributed to the success of the…

Sledgehammer the Colonial Day

March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018 – Colonial Theatre, 48 East Main Street, Buckhannon Renovations to the facade of the Colonial Theatre kicked off with a bang Tuesday morning as community members joined ART26201 and City of Buckhannon…

Police Civil Service Receiving Applications for Entry-Level Officer

March 14, 2018
NOTICE THE POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISION CITY OF BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA   Notice is hereby given that the Police Civil Service Commission of the City of Buckhannon will receive applications for competitive examination for the…

Spring Celebration with French Creek Freddie at Jawbone Park 3/20

March 12, 2018
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Buckhannon celebrates new water tank at Victoria Hill; Tank provides 600,000 gallons additional storage capacity to water system

March 9, 2018
Victoria Hill Water Tank Ribbon Cutting, March 8, 2018. From left: Jerry Myers, Jerry Wamsley, Jerry Arnold, Kelly Arnold, Jay Hollen, Councilor Robbie Skinner, Mayor David McCauley (all City of Buckhannon), Randy Blankenship, Chapman Technical…

Black Balloon Day in Remembrance of Lives Lost to Opioid Disease

March 6, 2018
March 6, 2018 Tuesday, the City of Buckhannon, Opportunity House, and Health Department joined community members to remember those who have fallen to the opioid disease, to support those who continue to battle it, and…

James “JB” Kimble named Fire Chief of Buckhannon Fire Department

March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018 Buckhannon City Council announced James “JB” Kimble as Fire Chief of the Buckhannon Fire Department on Thursday, March 1, after his swearing-in ceremony during the City Council meeting. Chief Kimble will officially…

Pare Lorentz Dedication at the Theatre Today at 2:00 p.m.

March 5, 2018
  March 5, 2018 LEONARD MACTAGGART “PARE” LORENTZ On December 11, 1905, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, was born one of the most acclaimed documentarians in American history.  Pare Lorentz attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and…

Job Posting: Water Plant Operator

March 1, 2018
Job Posting: Water Plant Operator City of Buckhannon Water Department   Position:  Water Treatment Plant Operator Location:  Buckhannon, WV Duration:  Full-time Pay:  Commensurate to experience and qualifications; Benefits package. Position Summary: The Operator will perform…