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Police Civil Service Receiving Applications for Entry-Level Officer

March 14, 2018
NOTICE THE POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISION CITY OF BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA   Notice is hereby given that the Police Civil Service Commission of the City of Buckhannon will receive applications for competitive examination for the…

Spring Celebration with French Creek Freddie at Jawbone Park 3/20

March 12, 2018
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Buckhannon celebrates new water tank at Victoria Hill; Tank provides 600,000 gallons additional storage capacity to water system

March 9, 2018
Victoria Hill Water Tank Ribbon Cutting, March 8, 2018. From left: Jerry Myers, Jerry Wamsley, Jerry Arnold, Kelly Arnold, Jay Hollen, Councilor Robbie Skinner, Mayor David McCauley (all City of Buckhannon), Randy Blankenship, Chapman Technical…

Black Balloon Day in Remembrance of Lives Lost to Opioid Disease

March 6, 2018
March 6, 2018 Tuesday, the City of Buckhannon, Opportunity House, and Health Department joined community members to remember those who have fallen to the opioid disease, to support those who continue to battle it, and…

James “JB” Kimble named Fire Chief of Buckhannon Fire Department

March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018 Buckhannon City Council announced James “JB” Kimble as Fire Chief of the Buckhannon Fire Department on Thursday, March 1, after his swearing-in ceremony during the City Council meeting. Chief Kimble will officially…

Pare Lorentz Dedication at the Theatre Today at 2:00 p.m.

March 5, 2018
  March 5, 2018 LEONARD MACTAGGART “PARE” LORENTZ On December 11, 1905, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, was born one of the most acclaimed documentarians in American history.  Pare Lorentz attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and…

Job Posting: Water Plant Operator

March 1, 2018
Job Posting: Water Plant Operator City of Buckhannon Water Department   Position:  Water Treatment Plant Operator Location:  Buckhannon, WV Duration:  Full-time Pay:  Commensurate to experience and qualifications; Benefits package. Position Summary: The Operator will perform…

Celebrate the first day of spring and World Storytelling Day with French Creek Freddie and friends at Jawbone Park

March 1, 2018
  March 1, 2018 French Creek Freddie will be the guest of honor at the First Day of Spring Celebration planned for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Jawbone Park. Festivities will include Story…

Mayor weighs in for SYC Fitness Challenge to benefit expansion project

February 16, 2018
  February 16, 2018 Mike Cozad of Dominion Energy joined Mayor Dave McCauley at City Hall Friday morning to weigh in and kick off the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge for Stockert Youth Center. Between now and…

Police, Fire, and Mayor’s Response to Florida Tragedy

February 16, 2018
CITY OF BUCKHANNON – MAYOR’S OPENING STATEMENT at Buckhannon City Council Meeting– February 15, 2018             We are all saddened by the horrific mass killing in Parkland, Florida yesterday.  In the 24 plus hours since…