Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 12, 2026
The Colonial Arts Center is seeking funds for equipment and a computer lab to help local musicians record and edit original work. It is also looking for a sponsor for Local Music Night.
Two defensive touchdowns and 112 rushing yards from Jeremiah King helped Wesleyan earn its first homecoming win since 2018. Fairmont State gave the ball away five times.
This week in West Virginia history includes Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier, John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry and the birth of country musician “Stoney” Cooper.
Princeton English teacher Laura Presley, named West Virginia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, says her experiences in 4-H helped prepare her for the classroom.
West Virginia is exploring outside management of Sharpe Hospital in Weston and Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington. Both would remain state-owned, with proposals expected later in 2026.
Buckhannon city offices and the transfer station will be closed Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day. Garbage pickup will operate on its normal schedule.