BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a free paper shredding event this Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The event will take place at 395 Mud Lick Road, across from the Waste Transfer Station. Please note this event is being held across from the Recycling Center on Mud Lick Road due to safety and efficiency issues.
For more information, contact director Belinda Lewis at 814-327-5218.
The Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator (dispatch) position starting at $15 per hour, with higher pay possible for experienced applicants. Position remains open until filled.
The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board is weighing ramp and lift options to provide ADA access to the new, taller Jawbone Park stage.
Buckhannon’s Feb. 9–13 calendar includes a Feb. 12 Water Board meeting, Feb. 13 bulky goods pickup (call by Feb. 11), and an artist reception for Al Tucker’s “My Photo Finish” at the Colonial Arts Center. The city also urges winter weather safety as conditions rapidly change.
WVU Extension’s West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns Feb. 26–28 in Charleston, offering 23,000 small farm families education, new tech ideas and networking to boost efficiency and profits.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the IJDC approved nearly $9 million for five West Virginia water and sewer projects to boost reliability and support growth.
Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.
