Community Bulletin
A run of power outages across central West Virginia in recent months has homeowners weighing backup options. Crites Electric, a Buckhannon Generac dealer of more than 45 years, installs automatic standby generators that restore power within seconds — no cords, no switches. Read more →
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Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Explore West Virginia history from Sept. 6–12, from the James Gang’s alleged Huntington bank robbery and Betty Zane’s heroism to political milestones, cultural icons, landmark battles and Mountaineer Field’s debut.
West Virginia’s Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set for September 26. Volunteers ages 12 and older must register by September 17 to collect litter along state-maintained roads, with bags, gloves and safety vests provided.
Fairmont State University received a $16,000 state grant to expand First Gen Falcons. The program offers first-generation students mentorship, financial aid workshops, campus resources and other targeted support to help them succeed.
Majestic Mountains Studio partners with the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility and Round ‘Em Up Pet Grooming to give shelter dogs a day out. Professional photos in a natural environment help showcase the dogs’ personalities to potential adopters.
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
Buckhannon-Upshur scored twice in the opening four minutes and never looked back in a commanding 5-0 Big 10 win over Preston. Rylen Carlyle scored twice, while Bella Nottingham and Katie Queen combined for the shutout.
