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Street Closure: South Florida Street Between Arnold and Central Streets

September 1, 2020
UPDATE, Monday, September 14, 2020: Repairs on S. Florida Street continue during daytime working hours as additional sewer system infrastructure needs were identified during the initial repair. The Buckhannon Sewer Department hopes to complete the…

Buckhannon Police Warn Residents of Text Message Scam

August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon Police Department received a report from a resident who received a text message request for their bank account information. The person sending the text indicated that they would…

Annual Paper Shred Event Scheduled for September 12

August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: The Annual Free Paper Shred Event will take place at the former Crossroads Recycling Center on Saturday, Sept. 12th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The event, sponsored by the Upshur…

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,…