Council greenlights $6 million in financing to jumpstart Buckhannon water system upgrades

Buckhannon City Council has approved an ordinance that will enable the city to begin seeking preconstruction financing for a new water treatment plant. Tom Amon, bond counsel with Steptoe and Johnson, attended the July 15 council meeting to explain the measure, which would authorize the city to borrow up to $6 million to finance the…

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Earline Kay (Nester) Lynch

Earline Kay (Nester) Lynch, 81, of Buckhannon, formerly Arnoldsburg, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was known for her love for the Lord, devotion to her family, and gentle spirit.

Richard Junior Koon

Richard Junior Koon, 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died April 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He worked in the oil & gas industry and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Wesleyan tennis teams sweep Salem

West Virginia Wesleyan swept Salem University in Buckhannon, with both the women’s and men’s tennis teams earning 6-1 non-conference wins. The women took key singles and doubles points, while the men rolled with five straight-set singles victories.

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