Buckhannon’s week includes recycling pickup, public board and City Council meetings, plus park reopenings Sept. 4. Residents can also plan for Labor Day closures, delayed waste collection and upcoming community events.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with third-offense domestic battery after a witness called 911 to report an alleged active assault early Saturday morning.
Glenville State will dedicate the new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium at 5:45 p.m. September 3, followed by the Pioneers’ home opener at 6 p.m. The game also marks new head coach Jake Casteel’s home debut and a new era for Pioneer football.
Vandalia Health is installing public boxes with free naloxone kits and instructions at northern region hospitals. Anyone can privately take kits without providing information, helping prevent fatal opioid overdoses and reduce stigma.
WVU Medicine chief nursing executive Melanie Heuston has joined Becker’s inaugural Chief Nursing Officers Advisory Board. She will help shape national coverage and programming on workforce, care models and clinical quality.
Buckhannon and Upshur County have scheduled trick-or-treating for Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Buckhannon Scarecrow Contest will also return this October.
