The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Buckhannon has received more than $94,000 in insurance payments for city vehicles and rescue gear damaged or lost in the July flood. A review of the new Jawbone Park sound equipment remains pending.

Buckhannon marks Labor Day with city office closures and delayed waste collection before a week of public meetings and bulky goods pickup. Arts events include guitar lessons, exhibitions and an upcoming comedy show.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Water Board meeting on September 10, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Majestic Mountains Studio partners with the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility and Round ‘Em Up Pet Grooming to give shelter dogs a day out. Professional photos in a natural environment help showcase the dogs’ personalities to potential adopters.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

The Upshur County Commission will request additional matching funds for the county park tennis court renovation. A damaged subgrade has added $83,839.35 to the project’s cost.

A veterans outreach event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Upshur County Senior Center. VA staff and American Legion Post 7 will help veterans and surviving spouses with enrollment, disability claims and earned benefits; bring a DD214.

Buckhannon Water Department will hold a public meeting Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex to review its Source Water Protection Plan. Residents and businesses can learn about drinking water safeguards, ask questions and offer feedback.

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

The Upshur County Firefighters Association will host a public meeting Sept. 10 to discuss a proposed fire fee increase on the Nov. 3 ballot. The proposal would raise the annual residential fee from $25 to $35. Firefighters will take questions from the public.