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Buckhannon Police Sgt. Courtney and K-9 Erros Complete Training

November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon Police Department has a new officer on the force: K-9 Erros, and handler, Sgt. Courtney, just completed six weeks of training at Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. The…

Buckhannon Sewer Department Crew Commended for Outstanding Performance and Work Ethic

November 13, 2020
November 12, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: It’s a service we all use multiple times per day, but it’s rare that we give it much thought. But without it, our lives would be drastically changed, with higher…

Street Paving Project: Smithfield Street

November 9, 2020
UPDATE, November 19, 2020: The paving contractor has re-scheduled the paving of Smithfield Street due to the low temperatures we have experienced this week. In order for the asphalt to be laid properly, we need…

John Young and Marshall Day Proclamation at City Hall

November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Thursday, the friends and family of John Young and the Marshall community joined Mayor Robbie Skinner at Buckhannon City Hall to remember and honor the lives lost during the tragic…

November is American Indian Heritage Month

November 1, 2020
For more information and educational resources, visit the National Museum of the American Indian webpage here: https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

City Plants Two Hybrid American Chestnut Trees at Riverwalk in Collaboration with WesMonTy RC&D

October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Next time you visit Riverwalk Park, check out the newest addition–two hybrid American chestnut trees. WesMonTy Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Chairman Donnie Tenney worked with Dixie Green, City Horticulturist…

Buckhannon Veterans Day Program set for November 11, 2020

October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: To celebrate and honor veterans this year, the Frank B. Bartlett American Legion Post 7, Buckhannon VFW Post 3663, and Upshur County Honor Guard will host a Veterans Program beginning…

First Energy Foundation Gifts $5,000 in Support of Colonial Theatre Renovation

October 28, 2020
October 27, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: The renovation of the former Colonial Theatre continues to move forward with a $5,000 gift from FirstEnergy Foundation announced at the theatre on Tuesday. The gift will enable continued work…

City Job Opp: Water Department Full-time Laborer

October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 The City of Buckhannon Water Department is accepting applications until Friday, November 20, 2020, for the position of a full-time laborer.   Benefits include health insurance and participation in the Public Employee Retirement…

Trick or Treat Set for Saturday, Oct. 31st; Participation is Optional & Residents Encouraged to Follow CDC Guidelines

October 16, 2020
October 15, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Thursday, the Buckhannon City Council approved the optional participation in Trick-Or-Treat in the city limits from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Participating residents are encouraged to…