Help Wanted
The Upshur County Commission is taking applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator, with pay starting at $15 an hour and more for prior 911 experience. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026.
Firefighters and community members discussed Upshur County’s proposed fire fee increase at a recent Q&A. How could it be used? Would it address manpower needs? Is the $10/year increase enough? The measure will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
Buckhannon Public Works will host tire amnesty Sept. 19 and free paper shredding Sept. 26 at 395 Mud Lick Road.
Pipestem Resort State Park will host its first Oktoberfest Oct. 16–18, with German food, live music, artisan vendors, games and a car show.
Girl Scouts will debut Patch Pals dog treats and allergy-friendly Sparkables for the 2027 cookie season. Available exclusively online for direct shipping in January, the new treats expand the beloved tradition to more families and four-legged friends.
Explore West Virginia history from September 13–19, from Civil War battles and legal milestones to influential musicians, governors and writers.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
