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

City of Buckhannon Water Department announces service interruption on Thursday, April 24

Water service for parts of Vicksburg Road, Pine Street, Royalty Road and Tripp Drive will be interrupted starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 24, for repairs.

The City of Buckhannon Water Department has announced a water service interruption alert (for necessary repair work) beginning Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9 a.m.

The following areas will be affected:

  • Vicksburg Road from house number 582 to 863.
  • Pine Lane
  • Royalty Road
  • 10 & 24 Tripp Drive

The water department will work to get everything back to normal quickly.  If the weather makes it impossible to complete on Thursday, they will attempt again on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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