Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for February 7, 2025

Charles Rodney “Rod” Godwin, a beloved Buckhannon pharmacist, dedicated family man, avid outdoorsman, and longtime community servant known for his favorite chairs and warm hospitality, died peacefully at home November 14, 2025, aged 77.

Mountainside ABA will host its inaugural Summer Steps for Autism Walk, a 1-mile community event May 24 at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg.

A 27-year-old man was arrested after video allegedly showed that he “repeatedly grabbed the victim by the throat with both hands and struck her in the face multiple times” while she was lying on a bed, according to the criminal complaint.

See what’s on the City of Buckhannon calendar for May 18-22, 2026, including the Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee meeting, Sanitary Board, City Council, Memorial Day closures and trash delays.

Stonewall Resort will light up Memorial Weekend with a free fireworks show over the lake at dark Sunday, May 24. The celebration runs May 22-24 with lawn games, nightly live music, rentals, trails and dining.

Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center has earned NICHE Exemplar redesignation, the program’s highest honor, recognizing sustained excellence in specialized care for older adults.