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

Buckhannon City Council to consider imposing new fee to fund street and park projects

The Buckhannon City Council is set to vote on authorizing the drafting of a new municipal fee aimed at raising $200,000 annually to fund street, sidewalk and park maintenance.
Buckhannon mayor Robbie Skinner speaks during a May 22 special city council meeting. (Monica Zalaznik / My Buckhannon)

The Buckhannon City Council will soon consider implementing a new fee to help fund street and park projects.During a May 22 special meeting, mayor Robbie Skinner used his time during council comments and announcements to ask the council to consider […]

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