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

Local FOP raffling off handcrafted table to raise funds for Christmas with the Cops

Enter to win this handcrafted table and six chairs.

The Central West Virginia Fraternal Order of the Police Local Lodge 114 is holding a raffle to raise money for this year’s Christmas with the Cops event. Win a beautiful handcrafted table with six chairs made locally by Curly Maple.

Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will be held once all tickets are sold. Please stop by the Buckhannon Police Department if you would like to purchase tickets.

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