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Riverfest: a celebration of our water; 2nd annual water festival set for Saturday, Aug. 25

August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  On Saturday, August 25, come on out for the 2nd annual Riverfest: a celebration of our water to learn about local conservation efforts, enjoy some good music, and paddle, float…

Buckhannon Fall Fest Sept. 26 – 29

August 17, 2018
  Fall Fest Activity Map Car Show Flyer 2018 Fall Fest is the same weekend as Paws in the Park (Buckhannon Dog Festival), so there will be plenty of fun activities downtown. Fall Fest Schedule…

Service organizations & volunteers get connected through the Buckhannon Volunteer Center

August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  This Wednesday, representatives from twenty-three local service organizations attended the Buckhannon Volunteer Center official web launch and training session held at the Buckhannon Public Safety Complex Training Room. Participants learned…

We are all in it together! WElcome to Buckhannon.

August 16, 2018
Mayor’s Welcome to Buckhannon On behalf of the City of Buckhannon and our excellent employees, I bring you warmest greetings from City Hall. To those of you returning to your Home Among the Hills, we…

Stewart receives 2018 Poundstone Scholarship

August 16, 2018
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, & Mayor; and,…

Traders’ Alley, North Florida streets & sidewalks see improvements; Paving projects will widen the street, add curbs, and protect the walkway and property

August 16, 2018
  August 16, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  Recent curb and sidewalk improvements will offer pedestrians and property protection from errant vehicles. The City of Buckhannon Streets Department continued work this week on N. Florida Street and Traders…

City welcomes West Virginia Wesleyan College students back to town for fall semester; Traffic flow adjustments planned for Saturday

August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: This Saturday, August 18, is new student move-in day at West Virginia Wesleyan (WVWC) College. The City is working with the college to reduce traffic congestion on the streets that…

Stockert Youth & Community Center partners with Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience for new afterschool club this fall

August 14, 2018
  Stockert Youth & Community Center partners with Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience for new afterschool club this fall August 14, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Welcome back to school, B-U kids! This fall, Stockert Youth…

Painting at the Dog Park!

August 9, 2018
BUCKHANNON, WV: On Wednesday, the summer school-age class from the Child Development Center of Central West Virginia took a field trip to the Buckhannon Dog Park to paint the new agility tunnel. The feature is…

Students will paint for pups this Wednesday at Buckhannon Dog Park

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: This park is for the dogs! Local pups have plenty to celebrate at Buckhannon’s Riverwalk Park. This Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., older students from the Child Development Center of Central…