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

Fire dept. hosting drive to benefit Lewis/Upshur Animal Control Facility

Drive to Make a Difference

Introducing the Third Annual Halligan’s Drive to Make a Difference to benefit the Lewis/Upshur Animal Control Facility! Donations accepted through Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at the Weston Volunteer Fire Station.

All donations will be taken to the facility right before Christmas.

We encourage all Lewis/Upshur departments to participate.

Requested items include, but not limited to:

  • Canned Cat Food
  • Non-scoopable cat litter
  • Kibbles ‘n Bits/Pedigree Dog Food (wet or dry)
  • Hard Rubber Toys
  • Dawn Dish Soap
  • Clorox or Lysol Wipes
  • Paper Towels

Help us give back this holiday season for the dogs and cats at the Lewis/Upshur Animal Control Facility.

If you have any questions, call the station at 304-269-2349 or contact Asst. Chief Keith Talbert.

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