Community Bulletin
Hank Ellis Insurance Agency in Buckhannon is urging drivers to ask about an auto insurance rate lock — a way to hold a rate steady as premiums climb. The independent Erie agency, owner-operated since 2006, writes auto, home, life and commercial coverage. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023.
Costly mistakes sank Buckhannon-Upshur in a 34-15 loss to Lincoln despite a 265-229 edge in total offense. Three turnovers, 11 penalties and a safety undermined the Bucs, while Connor Rice powered the Cougars with three rushing touchdowns.
The Buckhannon-based organizers of the first Almost Heaven LEGO Bash reported more than 2,000 visitors. Early discussions about educational field trips for next year’s event are underway.
The October 25–31 history roundup includes the first Mountain State Forest Festival, Hurricane Sandy’s snow in Upshur County and the birthdays of Brad Paisley and Nick Saban.
The Upshur County Commission proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month after Centers Against Violence reported helping more than 200 Upshur County households over the past year.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Sixth-seeded Buckhannon-Upshur opens postseason play Monday at No. 3 George Washington in a Class AAAA South Region quarterfinal at 8 p.m. The Bucs will need to capitalize on scarce chances and control midfield against the defensive-minded Patriots.
