Delma Pearl Reeder

The West Virginia Trappers Association’s annual Spring Fur Auction runs March 6-8 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center in Glenville, with vendors on site all weekend. Consignment starts 9 a.m. Friday and continues Saturday; the auction begins Sunday at 1 p.m.

A bill aims to unlock $34 million in unspent West Virginia medical cannabis funds by routing revenue through the general fund and into cannabis oversight, university research, substance abuse programs and testing.

Buckhannon’s Feb. 16–20 calendar includes a West Lincoln & Henry intersection shutdown for sanitary upgrades with detours, plus curbside recycling pickup, council meetings and more.

Mountain State Maple Days returns Feb. 21 and March 21, inviting the public into West Virginia sugar shacks for a firsthand look at maple syrup making during peak harvest season. The industry is booming, with 12,000 gallons in 2024 and 70,000 taps.

Get the full agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action. Check the meeting details and be prepared to follow along.

Jackson “Jack” Lee Herron, 84, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2026. He was a Vietnam veteran, devoted outdoorsman, and is survived by his wife, children, and extended family.