Another wreck at Kesling Mill/Route 33 intersection sends two to the hospital
BUCKHANNON – A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 33 and Kesling Mill Road sent two people to the hospital last week. At 1:31 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31,…
Did the groundhog get it right? French Creek Freddie says we’re in for six more weeks of winter
FRENCH CREEK – On Saturday morning at the West Virginia Wildlife Center, the area’s most famous forecaster – and a somewhat rattled rodent – emerged from his toasty den to…
Did you know the city will help fix your sidewalk?
BUCKHANNON – Did you know maintaining the sidewalk in front of a home in Buckhannon is the homeowner’s responsibility? The good news is, the city street department is here to…
Wrecks reported around Upshur County
Update 1 p.m. — Wrecks continue to be reported, especially along Route 33, including in both Lewis and Barbour counties. The Buckhannon Fire Department said they had responded to four…
Some Mountaineer Gas customers experienced low pressure Wednesday night
BUCKHANNON – As temperatures plunged below zero, some households in Buckhannon had a colder-than-expected night Wednesday due to issues with natural gas provided by Mountaineer Gas. The manager of communications…
Festival kicks off with 30,000 pounds of ‘ground hog’ sausage
ROCK CAVE – With his top hat nearly touching the ceiling, French Creek Freddie opened the fourth annual Groundhog Festival at the Banks District Volunteer Fire Department on Friday. The…
More security cameras could soon provide electronic eyes in city parks, at the river walk and on Main Street
BUCKHANNON – The Consolidated Public Works Board is considering the installation of new security cameras at city parks, along the river walk trail and on Main Street. During the Consolidated…
Local businesses pitch in to help federal workers
BUCKHANNON – Although a deal to reopen the federal government is believed to be imminent, local groups are still lending a hand to local employees who have now gone two pay…
Buckhannon man arrested on multiple charges after allegedly injuring state trooper
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man has been arrested on six misdemeanor charges following an incident that allegedly ended with him injuring a state trooper. Corey James Wells, 24, was arrested…
Two-weekends-long Groundhog Festival focuses on forecast, fellowship
FRENCH CREEK – That famous time of year – when French Creek Freddie will signal if locals are in for a long winter or an early spring – is fast…
