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

City council to review water board’s recommendation for new water treatment plant

The Buckhannon Water Board has recommended moving forward with a new water treatment plant and related infrastructure upgrades, sending a proposal to the city council for approval.
Buckhannon Mayor Robbie Skinner

The Buckhannon Water Board has voted to recommend moving forward with the plan to construct a new water plant, sending the proposal to city council for consideration. During its July 10 meeting, the water board received an update on the […]

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