Buckhannon: Then and Now – Any Ideas?

WVDOT is accepting bids through Oct. 20, 2026, for Phase 1 of the I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project. Bridge replacement over Chaplin Hill Road is expected to begin in spring 2027, paving the way for broader traffic and multimodal upgrades.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on September 24, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Volunteers are invited to help clean up Audra State Park’s upper picnic and future group camping areas September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tygarts Valley Conservation District welcomes Marsha Waybright and Sarah Cunningham as supervisors serving Tucker and Randolph counties. Their conservation expertise, community leadership and Appalachian roots will strengthen the district’s mission.

Deborah Kay Strader, 73, of French Creek’s Carter Community, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2026. A devoted Christian, educator, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was known for her kindness and generosity.

Joan Maria Doris, MSW, DSW, of Ithaca, passed away on September 14, 2026, after a short illness. A devoted social worker and family therapist, she loved Appalachia, kayaking, hiking, fiber crafts, and baking.