Arrests and traffic citations surged in 2025, Buckhannon police chief tells council

Buckhannon police reported a rise in arrests and traffic enforcement in 2025 after a surge of speeding complaints, with 325 misdemeanor and 71 felony arrests, plus 917 citations and 1,211 warnings.

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Annual Adopt-A-Highway spring cleanup set for April 25

WVDEP is taking registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026, inviting groups to pick up litter on most state-maintained roads. Register by April 17; volunteers (12+) get bags, gloves and vests, and WVDEP handles disposal.