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

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: September 9-15, 2024

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall at 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Board meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Animal Care & Control Meeting, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/570880461. You can also dial in using your phone at (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 570-880-461.

Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/708629413. You can also dial in using your phone at (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 708-629-413.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Water Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/234619757. You can also dial in using your phone at (872) 240-3212 and use Access Code: 234-619-757.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Bulky Goods Collection Begins at 5:30 AM – Bulky goods collection for large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, appliances, etc. All Buckhannon Waste Department customers are allowed four items per month and eight tires per year. You must call by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to schedule a pick-up. Items must be at the curb by 5:30 AM on Friday to ensure pick-up.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Stockert Youth and Community Center Children’s Festival, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Games, giveaways, meet and greet with characters, demonstrations and more. For more information, contact the Stockert Youth and Community Center at 304-473-0145 or stockertyouth@gmail.com.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Colonial Arts Center Presents – Elvis Presley tribute artist Robert Keefer will perform at the Colonial Arts Center theatre in Buckhannon, WV, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Keefer has been performing Elvis for many years and has worked at the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge. He has opened for legends like Chubby Checker, Faron Young, Billy Crash Craddock and Randy Owen from the group Alabama. Keefer focuses on Elvis’ 70s career in Las Vegas to bring the era of Elvis’ bigger-than-life lifestyle to the stage. To purchase tickets to see “Elvis at the Colonial Arts Center,” visit https://e.sparxo.com/Elvis-at-the-Colonial-Arts-Center-Sept-2024.

Other Information

Free Paper Shredding Event – The next Free Paper Shredding Event is planned for September 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM until noon, at the Street and Waste Department complex at 395 Mudlick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Make It Shine Event – The next Make It Shine Event is planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Transfer Station at 444 Mud Lick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Trunk or Treat – The annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Buckhannon Police Department, VIPS and Upshur County Family Resource Network will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Buckhannon Safety Complex. To sign up to be a trunk or have questions, contact UCFRN at upshurfrn@yahoo.com or call 304-473-1051.

Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone – To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv. To pay over the phone, call 1-866-933-4026. Even if you do not wish to pay your bill using this method, you may still want to set up an account, which will allow you to monitor your consumption. To sign up for this service, you will need to complete the online registration, which includes knowing your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid. Once your account has been established, you must log in with the proper email and password.

Reporting a Necessary Repair or Registering a Concern with the City – To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, call City Hall during regular business hours and ask to submit a work order request, or report your concerns through our Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444. This will speed up the reaction time to a matter that needs immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week. https://buckhannonwv.org/

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