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Car swerves to avoid animal, rolls several times on Corridor H

BUCKHANNON – Two women were injured after they were partially ejected and trapped in their vehicle following a wreck on Route 33 Monday. One was life-flighted from the scene by HealthNet. According to the crash report filed by sergeant Theron […]

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Man involved in shootout accused of instigating retaliatory attack from jail

BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man involved in a shootout in March is facing a new charge after allegedly asking another person to attack the victim from the gunfight. Austin Arbogast, 24, of Buckhannon, was charged with retaliation of a witness. […]

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Buckhannon City Council to investigate flood mitigation grant opportunities for vulnerable homes

BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon agreed to investigate the application process for the federal ​​​Swift Current program for residents in the floodplain, which could provide funds to elevate homes or otherwise mitigate the risk of flood-related damages. Dale Hatfield […]

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Buckhannon’s water plant has ‘seen better days’ as city eyes safer and more efficient replacement

BUCKHANNON – Facing a crossroads between continuous repairs and a fresh start, Buckhannon is considering trading in its vintage 1960s water plant for a state-of-the-art facility. Citing concerns over safety, efficiency and the looming cost of frequent upgrades, engineers from […]

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Student instruction and maintenance of buildings, facilities to take biggest hit if levy fails again

BUCKHANNON – The treasurer of Upshur County Schools said Tuesday that if the excess levy fails for a second time in the May Primary Election, the areas that will suffer the most are student instruction and maintenance of buildings and […]

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Man arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed him driving while his license was revoked for DUI

BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested for a felony charge after surveillance video allegedly showed him driving while his license was revoked for DUI. William Cole IV, 35, of Buckhannon, was arrested for driving while license revoked for DUI, […]

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Shots fired as armed man confronts deputies investigating blocked road in southern Upshur County

BUCKHANNON – A French Creek man was arrested after allegedly shooting in the direction of three plainclothes police officers who were investigating complaints of a road that had been blocked in southern Upshur County. Michael Walter Phipps, 62, of French […]

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