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Children’s Fest, Truck Fest, and Fall Fest are Canceled for 2020 but Plan to Return in 2021

August 20, 2020
August 19, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the statewide restriction on fairs and festivals, the 2020 Truck Fest, Stockert Youth & Community Center Children’s Festival, and Buckhannon Fall Fest have all…

Buckhanon Firefighters Chidester, Brugnoli, and Smith Earn Promotions of Rank

August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Three Buckhannon Fire Department firefighters recently received promotions of rank following their successful completion of required training and passage of the qualifying exams. Firefighter Brian Chidester achieved the rank of…

Job Posting: Water Plant Operator

August 18, 2020
The City of Buckhannon Water Department will be accepting applications for a Full-Time Water Plant Operator. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications, benefits included. The Water Plant Operator will perform a variety of…

Job Alert: Stockert Youth & Community Center Hiring Afterschool Program Assistants

August 16, 2020
The City of Buckhannon – Stockert Youth and Community Center is accepting applications for part-time program assistants for the After School Program. General job duties will consist of assisting with various children’s activities.  Candidates must…

Celebrate Riverfest IV Online with Us All Next Week

August 14, 2020
From August 17 through 22, the public has an opportunity to participate in activities celebrating drinking water protection in the City of Buckhannon. Please join us! August 14, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: West Virginia Rivers Coalition,…

City Requests Feedback: Survey on Public Access to City Council and City Hall Functions During the Shutdown

August 11, 2020
August 10, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: During the statewide shutdown this spring, Buckhannon City Hall, like all government facilities and many businesses across the state, closed access to the public to reduce the spread of COVID-19.…

Madison Wamsley Receives Poundstone Memorial Scholarship

August 10, 2020
August 8, 2020 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,…

Crossroads Recycling Center to Close Due to Misuse; Residents Encouraged to Utilize Curbside Collection or Mudlick Dropoff Center

August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Due to continued misuse, the Buckhannon Crossroads Recycling Center will be closing effective immediately. However, City residents and businesses are encouraged to utilize the curbside recycling service, which will continue…

WVDOH and A&O Railroad Crossing Improvement and Paving Project: Route 20 to be Closed Aug. 22 – 24

August 6, 2020
WVDOH and A&O Railroad Crossing Improvement and Paving Project: Route 20 to be Closed at the Railroad Crossing north of Main Street August 22nd through August 24th, 2020 August 6, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV:  The West…

City Council Channel 3 Broadcast Delay; GoToMeeting Access Available

August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: Due to a schedule conflict at Channel 3, tonight’s City Council meeting will not be live-streamed, however, it will still be recorded and broadcast on Channel 3 platforms in subsequent…