Buckhannon moves to define habitable homes, tighten generator noise restrictions

Buckhannon City Council approved the second reading of two ordinances on May 22 — one addressing excessive noise from portable generators and another clarifying the rules for determining when a home in Buckhannon is considered habitable. The special meeting was held after both ordinances passed their first readings on May 8. The new measures were…

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Pomeroy-Mason Bridge closed following barge strike

The Pomeroy-Mason Bridge over the Ohio River is closed after a runaway barge struck a support pier just after 2 p.m. Friday. Inspectors are assessing damage as more barges drift downriver, prompting plans to temporarily close the Silver Memorial Bridge.