Goonies showing at Festival Fridays postponed due to weather

See the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting on September 17, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Celebrate Slabtown Campground’s opening at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The year-round campground features 100 sites, equestrian options, bathhouses, laundry facilities and a camp store.

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveiled a new baler at the city transfer station during a ribbon cutting Tuesday. The recycling effort aims to keep soft plastics out of landfills and earn inclusive playground equipment in return.

West Virginia’s Office of Nutrition Services has launched a WIC data dashboard with program participation, benefit redemption and breastfeeding information, plus a map of vendors, farmers markets and clinics.

Upshur Parish House’s Hunger Walk returns Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Buckhannon, expanding into a free community open house with food, family activities and team competitions. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food for the pantry.

The Fairmont State Foundation raised $4.6 million in fiscal 2026, surpassing its goal and increasing fundraising 84% year over year. It also awarded $1.3 million in scholarships and raised a record $880,152 through its Day of Giving.