Buckhannon’s Sept. 14-18 calendar features public board and council meetings, curbside recycling and a free songwriters workshop. The CAC Gallery also continues “The Vital Actants” exhibit through Sept. 26.
Buckhannon and Upshur County will host a FEMA flood recovery town hall Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at The Event Center at Brushy Fork. Residents can learn about assistance, resources and next steps, ask questions in person or submit them by email.
Pittsburgh Steelers chaplain and “Do It Afraid” author Kent Chevalier will speak on “Built to Last: What is Your Foundation?” Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. The free public event will explore building an identity rooted beyond achievement and recognition.
An Upshur County grand jury returned 25 indictments in the September 2026 term, according to the grand jury press report.
Pipestem Resort State Park will host its first Oktoberfest Oct. 16–18, with German food, live music, artisan vendors, games and a car show.
Explore West Virginia history from September 13–19, from Civil War battles and legal milestones to influential musicians, governors and writers.
Girl Scouts will debut Patch Pals dog treats and allergy-friendly Sparkables for the 2027 cookie season. Available exclusively online for direct shipping in January, the new treats expand the beloved tradition to more families and four-legged friends.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito attended 11-year-old Winnie Stanley’s book signing at Fairmont State. “Winnie’s Big Day” draws on Stanley’s experience with spinal muscular atrophy to help children facing medical procedures feel less alone.
Vandalia Health will receive $612,000 in West Virginia’s first round of rural health funding. Its WorkWell Connect network will link employees statewide to screenings, primary and specialty care, mobile clinics and telemedicine.
The Thacker family donated 47 acres to Audra State Park and gave $15,000 to the West Virginia State Parks Foundation for signage and future trails in the park’s new Thacker Addition.
