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

B-UHS Youth Leadership Association put up flags at the Heavner Cemetery for Veterans Day

BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School Youth Leadership Association members, along with advisors Mr. Allman and Mrs. Tomasula, spent time this week putting up flags at the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon in preparation for Veterans Day. It’s the first of many activities they have planned in partnership with the City of Buckhannon.

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