Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for May 11, 2026
Buckhannon’s updated city calendar for May 11-17 includes Strawberry Festival events, city office closures for Primary Election Day, yard debris pickup changes and festival parking reminders.
Drone-mounted thermal cameras and AI image recognition are helping WVU researchers spot and track invasive species faster across hard-to-reach terrain.
The Strawberry Festival will feature a special concert by Banda Musicale Puccini Cave, a 52-member ensemble from Cave, Italy, at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Colonial Arts Center in Buckhannon. Guests must obtain an official souvenir flag in advance to be admitted.
WVU Medicine occupational therapists help patients of all ages regain independence by rebuilding the skills needed for everyday life after injury, stroke, or chronic conditions.
Buckhannon is rolling out temporary parking and traffic restrictions May 11-19 for Strawberry Festival week to support events, parade staging and emergency access downtown.
Strawberry Festival week brings sweets and shortcake — but online complaints can sour it fast. Before you hit post, ask: is a public rant the right place, and would you say it face to face? Honest feedback helps; public dressing-downs don’t.