Community Bulletin
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Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022.
Carole Burkhead Parsons Ralston, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 28, 2026. A longtime educator and dedicated community volunteer, she taught for 28 years at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.
The WVSSAC Mon Valley Board is seeking new basketball officials. Candidates must complete online RefReps coursework and weekly training in Bridgeport; call Rob Kimble at 304-677-3384 for details.
Upshur County and Buckhannon will begin substantial damage determinations this week for properties in the Special Flood Hazard Area affected by the July 21-22 flooding. Findings may trigger permitting, mitigation or compliance steps during recovery.
Buckhannon’s Aug. 10-14 calendar includes public board meetings and Colonial Arts Center events, along with flood recovery announcements about park closures, debris collection and permit fees.
Lauren Spadafore Gall is the new executive director of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce. She plans to connect with local businesses, strengthen Chamber support and create events that bring the community together after July’s flooding.
Tourism supports local lodging, dining, entertainment, shopping and services while generating tax revenue for community projects and infrastructure. Visitors accounted for 42% of spending in Upshur County during the past fiscal year, according to the local CVB.
