City considers using opioid abatement money to support new Wesleyan addiction counseling initiative
Buckhannon City Council agreed to partner with West Virginia Wesleyan College to support a new online graduate certificate in addiction counseling, potentially using opioid litigation settlement funds to provide scholarships for local professionals.
Dr. Jen Randall Reyes
Monica Zalaznik
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Quilters at Heart and American Legion Post 7 members raised $11,000 for the post in their 2026 quilt raffle. Buckhannon resident Shelia Clark won the quilt.
West Virginia Wesleyan College and St. Joseph’s Hospital will hold their fundraising gala Feb. 19, 2027, at The Event Center at Brushy Fork. Sponsorships and auction donations are welcome.