Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and local independent insurance agent Jeff Barnhart is offering appointments to help residents review their 2027 coverage options. He reviews plans one-on-one to provide the best options for clients.
The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility will hold its Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adoptions will cost $25 for cats and $50 for dogs or puppies.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on October 15, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
The Upshur County Commission approved a new part-time position for the home confinement program due to an increased caseload as the courts continue to utilize the alternative sentencing method. It can also help reduce the county’s jail bill.
B-UHS’s homecoming parade starts at 6 p.m. October 14, with lineup at 5 p.m. on Sedgwick Street and coronation at 7:30 p.m. at the Wesleyan chapel. The football game and dance follow October 16 and 17.
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.
The Upshur County Commission is hiring a full-time case manager for the 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections Program’s Upshur County location, with pay starting at $20 an hour.
Buckhannon’s weekly update lists October 15 Sanitary Board and City Council meetings, arts activities, community events and flood recovery assistance.
