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Constitution Week

September 15, 2020
PROCLAMATION Constitution Week 2020 Whereas, September 17, 2020 marks the two hundred and thirty-third anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and, Whereas, It is…

Street Closure: Preston Street from Camden Avenue to Pocahontas Street

September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon Sewer Department will be temporarily closing one block of Preston Street, between Camden Avenue and Pocahontas Street, for a sewer system repair starting today, Tuesday, September 15, 2020.…

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL PHONE SYSTEMS TEMPORARILY DOWN

September 15, 2020
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL PHONE SYSTEMS TEMPORARILY DOWN UPDATE, 2:34 p.m.: The phone system has been repaired and is back in operation. September 15, 2020, 9:30 a.m.: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. –The St. Joseph’s Hospital…

Street Closure: High Point Construction to Close Part of Madison Street on Monday

September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: High Point Construction will be closing a segment of Madison Street on Monday, September 14, 2020. The affected section will be between the intersection with South Spring Street and the…

WATER MAIN LEAK: Liggett Addition and Surrounding Area; Crews are on the scene and repairs are underway

September 3, 2020
September 3, 2020 UPDATE, 3:50 p.m.: The Buckhannon Water Department crew has rerouted water around the main break, and service has been restored at this time. BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon Water Department is responding to…

Buckhannon Police Requests Assistance Locating Stolen Guitars

September 3, 2020
September 3, 2020 BUCKHANNON, WV: If you have information regarding the whereabouts of the guitars in the photos below, please contact Sgt. Stewart at the Buckhannon Police Department. Anonymous Tip Line: (304) 473-1001 Sgt. Stewart,…

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…