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

Mayor McCauley: Together, we can keep building a better Buckhannon

Dear Friends: Warmest greetings from City Hall. It’s already been four years since we began our successful campaign to enhance integrity and transparency in our City government. I now seek your continued support during the fast-approaching June 9 election. While together we have realized many advancements in our community, there are many important matters to see to completion. For that, I’m asking for your help.

Projects that we need to push forward include construction of the new multi-purpose building at our Stockert Youth & Community Center; completion of your Colonial Theatre; and undertaking of our next phases of our Poundstone Memorial River Walk Trail. These projects support our youth, our arts, and our community’s overall well-being.

We have built or reconstructed thousands of feet of sidewalk, paved and repaired many streets, and enhanced our excellent parks. Buckhannon has never been more walkable, connected, and livable! Our downtown has seen about $20 million in investments just since 2016. Our City has more dining options than ever, and we have more retail choices than we have enjoyed in ages. Jawbone Park is at its best, the Trader’s Alley Arts’ District is amazing, and our Buckhannon Dog Park has been a terrific addition. Our City’s future is very bright and investors have shown great confidence in the viability of our community.

Our police and fire departments are both working toward full, professional accreditation and have never been stronger; our public works have greatly expanded; and we have stabilized the finances in all of our public utilities.  We have worked collaboratively with public and private players to tackle the regional drug epidemic.

With 37 years of service to our community, I believe that our City has never been better positioned to succeed than it is right now. There is an undeniable vibrancy in our downtown. We enjoy a high quality of life with our wonderful town center anchored by our College on the east side, and our Hospital on the west side. We have partnered on projects with our school system, Wesleyan, St. Joe’s, the Parish House, the Child Development Center, and so many public and private entities to improve life here for everyone. Our City’s partnership with our community is like a family with a huge table that continues to add leafs for more and more people to gather around, contributing their talents and ideas to make us even better.

Still, as we have learned from the past, continuing to move forward positively is a fragile matter.  You, our residents, validate or reject our effort. A few votes may be the difference in making even more good things happen, or taking steps backward. Your vote to continue our progress is critical to our success. I respectfully ask for your support on June 9.  Remember — we truly are all in this together!   

Sincerely, David McCauley, Mayor

Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Mayor McCauley.

Share this story:

RECENT Stories

Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for May 15, 2025

It’s a busy week in Buckhannon, with the West Virginia Strawberry Festival in town all weekend!

Webb Grubb Day pays tribute to longtime Buckhannon law enforcement leader Virgil Miller

The eighth annual Webb Grubb Day honored the late Virgil Miller, former Buckhannon Police Chief and five-term Upshur County Sheriff, for his decades of dedicated law enforcement service to the community.

Klie Law Offices marks 20 years of fierce advocacy across West Virginia and Ohio

Klie Law Offices celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its growth from a small rural firm to a four-city legal advocate known for aggressive, client-focused representation in West Virginia and Ohio.

City of Buckhannon prohibits smoking and vaping at West Virginia Strawberry Festival

The City of Buckhannon has banned smoking, vaping and all tobacco use in public areas during the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, with violators subject to fines.

Buckhannon reactivates emergency siren system, issues guidelines for use

The Buckhannon Fire Department, in partnership with local police and emergency management, has reactivated its fire siren system to warn downtown residents and visitors of emergencies such as severe weather or life-threatening incidents.

Denver Junior Carpenter

Denver Junior Carpenter, 80, a retired State Road worker and longtime Buckhannon resident known for his love of auctions and the outdoors, died May 14 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, survived by his wife and family.

Baseball Bucs shake off loss to Wheeling Park to stay alive in regional tournament with 5-4 win over John Marshall

The Buckhannon-Upshur baseball team survived elimination in the Region I tournament with a 5-4 win over John Marshall, overcoming a late rally and advancing to another must-win game against Wheeling Park.

Eight B-UMS track athletes headed to the “Best of the Best: WV Middle School State Meet”

Eight Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School track athletes qualified for the inaugural Best of the Best: WV Middle School State Meet in Huntington after standout performances and school record-breaking achievements during a successful season.

Buckhannon to host 18th annual Friendly Way Day honoring retired firefighters Jim Gregory and Brian Hollen

Buckhannon will celebrate its 18th annual Friendly Way Day on May 16 by honoring retired firefighters Jim Gregory and Brian Hollen, adding their names to the city’s Red Wall and Buddy Bench for outstanding service.

This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Jack Waggy and Avery Hamer

Jack Waggy, a senior track athlete, and Avery Hamer, a sophomore softball player, have been recognized as this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for their standout performances representing Buckhannon-Upshur.

Tens of thousands expected for 83rd West Virginia Strawberry Festival

Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the fairytale-themed 83rd West Virginia Strawberry Festival, which organizers say brings significant economic benefits and community pride to Buckhannon.

Sentencing for former Buckhannon mayor delayed until June

The sentencing of former Buckhannon mayor David McCauley, who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, has been postponed until June to allow further review of evidence by federal prosecutors.