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

Buckhannon goes dark during ‘planned’ power outage Tuesday

BUCKHANNON — Much of the City of Buckhannon went dark suddenly just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

A notice sent to some customers by Mon Power late Tuesday afternoon said that “there will be a planned power outage by Mon Power to upgrade facilities. The outage will affect customers in the vicinity of Buckhannon, who will experience a service interruption from approximately 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.”

The late notice sent residents scrambling. Businesses announced they were closing. Drivers navigated slowly through stoplight outages.

Steve Wykoff, director of the Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, told My Buckhannon, “First Energy is replacing some equipment at the substation by Sheetz. They have to drop a couple of circuits in order to do it safely.”

After about one hour and 15 minutes, power was restored.

The outage came just as the My Buckhannon team was preparing Wednesday’s edition, so please excuse our truncated story list. We’ll have more information — and hopefully a comment from Mon Power — tomorrow!

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Summer basketball

Summer league basketball wraps up week two

Week two of the Upshur County Summer Basketball League concluded with standout scoring performances and multiple games, including two forfeits by Country Roads Physical Therapy.

City council to review water board’s recommendation for new water treatment plant

The Buckhannon Water Board has recommended moving forward with a new water treatment plant and related infrastructure upgrades, sending a proposal to the city council for approval.

Gail Lovel Zickefoose

Gail L. Zickefoose, a dedicated educator, community leader, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at age 83 after a long illness, leaving a legacy of service, kindness, and devotion to others.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council released the agenda for its upcoming July 15, 2025, meeting.

Upshur County Relay for Life aims to raise $35,000 for cancer research on July 19

The Upshur County Relay for Life will host its annual event July 19 at Jawbone Park, aiming to raise $35,000 for cancer research while celebrating survivors and bringing the community together through activities and remembrance ceremonies.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital team members engage in statewide healthcare leadership program

Two WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital employees were honored by the West Virginia Hospital Association Leadership Academy, with Paula Cutright graduating and Matthew Scott selected for future participation in the statewide healthcare leadership program.

Post 7 drops outings to Doddridge and Morgantown

Buckhannon Post 7 suffered consecutive road defeats, falling 10-2 to Doddridge County and 11-0 to Morgantown Post 2, dropping their season record to 2-15.

Summer basketball league begins week two

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League entered its second week with standout performances from top scorers including Cory Harper, Dalton Hamrick, Cordell Nicola, and Vinny Snuffer leading their teams across multiple games.

Buckhannon City Council Special Meeting Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council has released the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025.