All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

PSA: Buckhannon City Hall to close to the public Oct. 11

BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon City Hall will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 due to office equipment installation.

The drop box in the rear of the building is available for your convenience.

City Hall will reopen on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Anyone with questions can reach City Hall by calling 304-472-1651.

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