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

Mountain CAP to present free children’s yoga, crafting event April 22

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center will present a free, Children’s Yoga class, followed by a craft-making session on April 22.

The class will be at the Family Support Center, located at 30 East Main Street and will begin at 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver and can participate in one or both events.

Please call 304-878-1115 to pre-register your child or email Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org.

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