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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…

Miracle on 34th Street coming to downtown Buckhannon Dec. 13 – 16

December 4, 2018
From ART26201 The Buckhannon Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street, the heartwarming holiday play based on the popular films by the same name. In the play, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home,…

Join us for the lighting of the menorah at Jawbone Park today!

December 3, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: Today, we will be joining members of the Jewish community in town to light the menorah in honor of the second day of Chanukah, which is celebrated from December 2 through December 10…

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: If you or someone you know is living with a disability, daily activities may be more challenging, especially if those around you do not understand your condition and make accommodations. Monday, December 3,…

Wagon Rides begin tomorrow!

November 30, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: Tomorrow evening, December 1, hop aboard the first round of the City’s Winter Wonderland Wagon Rides! The festive holiday wagons will be running continuously from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. from Jawbone Park, with…

Shop Small this Saturday! Make a Big Impact for our Local Businesses

November 20, 2018
  BUCKHANNON, WV: After Thanksgiving, our local merchants hope you will enjoy a fun-filled day shopping locally during Small Business Saturday. Whether you need a framed photograph of our lovely downtown, a carved wooden truck,…

City donates over 800 pounds of sweet potatoes to the Parish House

November 19, 2018
  BUCKHANNON, WV: Many area families will enjoy some locally-grown sweet potatoes in their Christmas dinner baskets from the Parish House this year. Those beautiful green vines we all marveled at in the City planters…