Community Bulletin
Since joining Vandalia Health, the former Davis Health System has widened access across central West Virginia. Primary care remains the front door — now at five clinics, including Buckhannon Medical Care, backed by a 190-location network. Read more →
This story brought to you paywall-free, courtesy of the My Buckhannon team and our community partners
Meetings • Events • Services • Community Notices • Flood Recovery News
All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 E. Main St., unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendees should log in a few minutes early to ensure a connection.
Meetings this week
Consolidated Public Works Board meeting
Thursday, October 22 — 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Join virtually via link or call (872) 240-3212 • Code: 376-934-309
City services
Tuesday, October 20 — Curbside recycling pickup begins at 6 a.m. — Pickup occurs within Buckhannon city limits. Find recycling information on our website, at City Hall or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.
Colonial Arts Center activities
In the CAC Gallery
Third annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition. On display through November 8. Artist reception: Friday, October 30 • 5–7 p.m. Gallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 4–8 p.m.
In the Colonial Arts Center’s facility
Buckhannon Songwriters meeting (free monthly workshop)
Tuesday, October 20 — 6 p.m.
Five-Dollar Movie Night — Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Friday, October 23 — 8 p.m.
Five-Dollar Guitar Lesson (beginner–intermediate)
Tuesday, October 27 — 6 p.m.
Murder on the Orient Express — Buckhannon Community Theater
October 29–November 1 — For information and tickets, click here.
At The Event Center at Brushy Fork
- Upshur County election workers training — October 19
- B-UHS Band Bingo Fundraiser — November 1
- WV Assoc. of Fairs & Festivals Pageant Workshop — November 7
- Valley Link Transmission Line Info Event — November 12
- WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Blood Drive — November 13
- City Utility Department training — November 16–18
- Holly Jolly Craft Show — November 21
- FURtastic Elimination Dinner & Fundraiser — December 5
- Private holiday event — December 8
Community events approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board (CPWB)
- Trunk-or-Treat — October 26 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Public Safety Complex)
- Great Jawbone Howl-O-Ween — October 31 • noon–5:30 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
- City trick-or-treat — October 31 • 6–7:30 p.m.
- Veterans Day Parade — November 7 • 11 a.m.–noon
- City Christmas Parade — December 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.
- Menorah lighting — December 6 • 7–8 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
Flood recovery resources
- Permit fee waivers: All building and wiring permit fees are waived for verified flood-related repairs. The City’s Building Code Enforcement Officer will inspect each project to confirm eligibility.
- Flood relief donations: Coordinated by the City, County Commission and Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation. Contributions may be made online.
Announcements
- Trash can placement: Keep cans hidden from public view except on collection days. Place at the curb the night before and remove within 24 hours after pickup.
- Utility bill payments: Pay online or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Online accounts allow consumption monitoring.
- Report repairs or concerns: Call City Hall during business hours or use the Report a Concern tool.
Stay updated via the City Calendar on our website.
