All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

American Legion Post 7 to hold quarterly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday

American Legion Post 7 will hold its quarterly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, March 25 from 8 AM till Noon at the Post Home, 16 S Kanawha St Buckhannon.

This is a free event (donations appreciated) for all Veterans, their spouses, and their children. The menu this quarter is pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. There will be coffee, tea, etc as well as sugar-free syrup.

We will have a display of the history of Post 7 dating back to 1919. Lots of pictures of people you might recognize from a few years ago or from long ago. As always, there will be great conversations and stories.

We will have information about upcoming events to aid our area veterans as well as our local youth.

There will be a 50/50 raffle (don’t need to be present to win) held. All proceeds will go to supporting our area veterans and their families. Come and join us for a morning of good food and great fellowship!
If you have a question call the Post at 304-460-7377.

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