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Best lights around: 9 College Avenue!

December 12, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: The home at 9 College Avenue is this week’s winner of the Winter Wonderland Wagon Rides “Best Decorated” award–congratulations and thank you! Over two hundred thirty people came out on Saturday to take…

City receives Gateway West grant award of $213,623; Accessible sidewalk projects continue to improve downtown walkability

December 11, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: A new grant award of $213,623 will help the City extend ADA-accessible sidewalks westward along Main Street and beyond to the neighborhoods of Riley Heights and toward Leggitt Addition. Residents of these communities…

Now hiring: Probationary Police Officer

December 11, 2018
For details: https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/employment/probationary-police-officer/  

Buckhannon 2025: Survey and Public Forum this Evening at Public Safety Complex

December 10, 2018
The City needs your input: Please complete survey for Buckhannon 2025 plan and attend a community forum December 6, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: What is important to you as a resident of Buckhannon? The City’s Planning…

Mayor’s Statement on the Season of Giving

December 7, 2018
MAYOR’S STATEMENT ON SEASON OF GIVING & HOLIDAY EVENTS December 6, 2018 The holidays again are nearly upon us- we’re already in day four of Hanukkah having illuminated our Menorah in Jawbone Park just this…

City Council supports School Levy: Go vote on January 19th

December 7, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: The City of Buckhannon City Council supports the school excess levy, which will provide funding for instructional materials, security, facility maintenance, and extracurricular activities (arts, music, and sports) in our local school system…

Happy Chanukah!

December 6, 2018
  BUCKHANNON, WV: We marked the beginning of Chanukah at Jawbone Park this past Monday and enjoyed learning about the history of the Jewish holiday. Daya Masada led the event and brought dreidels and golden…

Best lights around: A Governor’s Inn! Who will win this week?

December 6, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: A Governor’s Inn on East Main Street received the award for best holiday lights and decor during week one of the City’s Winter Wonderland Wagon Rides. Who will win for our second round?…

Congratulations, Troy “Buddy” Brady!

December 6, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: One thing is sure: Troy “Buddy” Brady, our 13th Service to Youth Champion Honoree, has always been a good buddy to the youth of Buckhannon. Brady celebrated his retirement from the Upshur County Commission, and…

Day of Mourning and Remembrance for former President George H. W. Bush

December 5, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: Today, the City mourns with the rest of the country on the day of former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral. While we chose to remain open, the funeral service will be aired in…