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

Mountain CAP Family Support Center offers free canning and preserving basics class

The Mountain CAP Family Support Center and WVU Extension Service are offering a free canning and preserving basics class on June 18, with registration required and basic supplies provided to participants.

The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with the WVU Extension Service, is presenting a FREE Canning & Preserving Basics class on June 18 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon.

Class size is limited & pre-registration is required by calling (304) 878-1115 or emailing Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org. Participants will receive basic canning supplies at the completion of the class.

Participants will be asked to provide basic demographic and household information during registration.

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