Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 17, 2025

Kenneth Allen Heater, 76, of Buckhannon, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was a devoted husband, a faithful member of Good Hope Tabernacle, and a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry.

Wesleyan alumnus the Rev. Jake Steele will preach at the public Homecoming Chapel Service on October 11 at 10 a.m. in Wesley Chapel, with music by students Aubree Bozic and Christiana Mande.

WVU Potomac State College students can earn wages and college credit through Learn & Earn, which reimburses participating employers for half of interns’ base wages.

West Virginia has $88 million in federal public funding for home energy rebates. Here’s what the two programs cover, who may qualify and why residents must get approval before starting work.

Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board approved a Veterans Day parade for Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and a Christmas parade for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

The City of Buckhannon’s October 5–9 update includes public meetings, bulky goods collection, arts activities and flood recovery resources.