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Lockhart recognized with new scooter & motorbike parking

October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Our Main Street gained some new parking spots–for two-wheel vehicles only–thanks to a request from a well-known resident. Fuzzy the Clown, aka, Jim Lockhart, suggested that extra space at the…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2, 2018
October 1, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Each October, we take a moment to recognize all the women, and men, who have battled breast cancer, as well as the care providers at their side. During Breast Cancer Awareness…

Sesquicentennial markers installed at Heavner Cemetery recognizing notable figures Farnsworth & Latham

September 28, 2018
  September 28, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Two prominent figures from the 1800’s, George R. Latham and Daniel D. T. Farnsworth, recently received additional recognition through the West Virginia Highway Historical Marker Program. On September 14th,…

Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd: Discussion of proposed drug house ordinance

September 27, 2018
Special Town Hall Meeting Notice of the City Council of Buckhannon Discussion RE: Proposed Drug House Ordinance Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 7:00 PM at the Public Safety Complex Training Room located at Two Friendly Way…

Hope & Health Assembly

September 27, 2018
CITY OF BUCKHANNON – MAYOR’S STATEMENT ON SECOND HOPE AND HELP ASSEMBLY – JAWBONE PARK – September 23, 2018 Good afternoon friends, & welcome to HAHA2.  HAHA as coined by Matt Kerner & me last…

Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive Toasts to another Successful Campaign

September 19, 2018
September 18, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: THANK YOU to our amazing Buckhannon community! Between the 5 drop-off locations for the Spread the Love peanut butter drive, 141 jars of peanut butter were donated to the Upshur Parish House.…

Elimination Benefit Dinner for Stockert Youth & Community Center October 12, 2018

September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Come out to the Brushy Fork Event Center on Friday, October 12th for a good time benefitting a good cause. Stockert Youth & Community Center will be holding an elimination…

2nd Annual Hope & Help Assembly will highlight paths to recovery, freedom from addiction; the free event will be held Sunday, September 23rd at Jawbone Park

September 14, 2018
September 13, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: Recovery is possible. That is the message that will be shared at Jawbone Park on Sunday, September 23rd. The 2nd Annual Hope And Help Assembly (HAHA) invites those struggling with active…

Sewer Department thanks Rick Anthony for 20 years of service

September 14, 2018
  September 13, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV: On Thursday, Rick Anthony of the City of Buckhannon’s Sanitary Sewer Department celebrated 20 years of service to the community with co-workers and friends at the Sam Ludlow Sewer…

CommUnity Kindness Day of Service

September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018 BUCKHANNON, WV:  We need the “U” in Community; that is, we need YOU to join others for a fun day of socializing while getting some work done.  Join us on Saturday, October 13th…