Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 14, 2025

Buckhannon’s April 6–10 calendar includes curbside recycling (April 7), a Water Board meeting with in-person and virtual options (April 9), and bulky goods collection starting 5:30 a.m. April 10—call by April 8 to schedule.

WVWC’s theatre department will perform Ira Levin’s thriller “Deathtrap” April 9-11 in the Performing Arts Center. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee April 11. Admission is $10 general, $5 for seniors or WVWC ID.

Amanda Hayes was surprised with the Southern Upshur Business Association’s Citizen of the Year honor during the group’s annual April 1 dinner in Rock Cave. Fellow SUBA member Michelle Strader praised Hayes’ wide-ranging community involvement and leadership.

Tyler Consolidated High School junior Ayo Buerger won the 2026 Arts Alive poster design contest, selected from 77 entries in the event’s 20th anniversary year.

Joshua Hinchman, a lifelong Buckhannon resident and parks and recreation professional, is running for Buckhannon City Council.

Fairmont State University has secured more than $2 million in federal Congressionally Directed Spending for FY 2026-2027, backed by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice.