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

Buckhannon selects Ohio Valley Bank to finance first steps of new water plant design

Buckhannon City Council approved a Water Revenue Bond Anticipation Note of up to $6 million and named Ohio Valley Bank as the city’s bank of record to finance design, land acquisition and pre-construction for a future water treatment plant.
Tom Aman addresses Buckhannon City Counci.

The City of Buckhannon has selected a financing institution to support the initial steps of constructing a new water plant. Buckhannon City Council approved two actions related to the new water plant at its Sept. 4 meeting, the first of […]

Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon today.

​Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Your subscription supports local news by local writers.

Get Started

Already have an account? Log In

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Wesleyan offense stalls out in 31-0 loss to Ohio Dominican

Wesleyan fell 31-0 to Ohio Dominican, dropping to 0-3 as the Bobcats managed just 105 total yards, seven first downs and converted 2 of 11 third downs while an interception ended a late red-zone threat.
BUHS Girls Soccer Feature Image

Soccer Lady Bucs have rough night against Lincoln in 5-1 setback

Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs fell 5-1 to Lincoln after conceding three goals in the first 10 minutes, with Haley Triplett scoring late and keeper Isabella Nottingham making 11 saves.

Soccer ‘Cats drop 3-0 road decision to Frostburg State

West Virginia Wesleyan men’s soccer fell 3-0 at Frostburg State, dropping to 0-2 as Dominic Good, Inzaghi Harmon and Nathan Kennedy scored while Matteo Marciani made a key penalty save.

Frank B. Bartlett American Legion Post 7 to hold semi-annual ham and beans sale

Frank B. Bartlett American Legion Post 7 will hold a semiannual ham and beans sale Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., $5 (ham, beans, cornbread, drink), eat-in or carryout; proceeds support local veterans and spouses.

Buckhannon Fire Department promotes first woman to lieutenant in city history

Maria Potter became the first woman in the Buckhannon Fire Department’s history to be promoted to lieutenant after a competitive civil service process. She was pinned by her husband, volunteer firefighter Brian Potter.

Football Bucs prepare for 2-0 University Hawks

Rebuilding Buckhannon-Upshur, coming off a 34-10 loss, prepares to face unbeaten, No. 7 University Hawks Friday as coach Sloan Baisden urges fundamentals, ball protection and exploiting opponent weaknesses.

Community Care of Rock Cave to host blood screenings Nov. 8 with St. Joseph’s Hospital and Rotary

Community Care of Rock Cave will host Nov. 8 blood screenings with WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club, offering a $35 basic panel, optional paid tests and appointments 7–10 a.m.
BUHS Sports

B-UHS Hall of Fame committee to induct five individuals and one team on Saturday

Buckhannon-Upshur High School will induct five alumni — Brian Bergstrom, Terry Brake, Lauren Cvechko, Mackenzie Leigh and J.R. Tenney — and the 1958 Buccaneer baseball team into its Athletic Hall of Fame at a Sept. 13 banquet, with introductions during Friday’s halftime.

Late goal lifts Wesleyan women past Cal (Pa.) in a 1-0 victory

Freshman Sydne Alexander’s 87th-minute goal gave West Virginia Wesleyan a 1-0 win over California (Pa.), earning the Lady Bobcats their first victory of the season and goalkeeper Maite Coutinho a clean sheet.