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Buckhannon City Council to investigate flood mitigation grant opportunities for vulnerable homes

BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon agreed to investigate the application process for the federal ​​​Swift Current program for residents in the floodplain, which could provide funds to elevate homes or otherwise mitigate the risk of flood-related damages. Dale Hatfield […]

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Buckhannon’s water plant has ‘seen better days’ as city eyes safer and more efficient replacement

BUCKHANNON – Facing a crossroads between continuous repairs and a fresh start, Buckhannon is considering trading in its vintage 1960s water plant for a state-of-the-art facility. Citing concerns over safety, efficiency and the looming cost of frequent upgrades, engineers from […]

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Student instruction and maintenance of buildings, facilities to take biggest hit if levy fails again

BUCKHANNON – The treasurer of Upshur County Schools said Tuesday that if the excess levy fails for a second time in the May Primary Election, the areas that will suffer the most are student instruction and maintenance of buildings and […]

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Man arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed him driving while his license was revoked for DUI

BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested for a felony charge after surveillance video allegedly showed him driving while his license was revoked for DUI. William Cole IV, 35, of Buckhannon, was arrested for driving while license revoked for DUI, […]

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Shots fired as armed man confronts deputies investigating blocked road in southern Upshur County

BUCKHANNON – A French Creek man was arrested after allegedly shooting in the direction of three plainclothes police officers who were investigating complaints of a road that had been blocked in southern Upshur County. Michael Walter Phipps, 62, of French […]

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Teachers, administrators at odds over return to eight-period day at B-UHS

TENNERTON – Buckhannon-Upshur High School will transition from block scheduling to an eight-period day at the start of the 2024-2025 school year after teachers and administrators shared sharply opposing viewpoints on the move during a recent board of education meeting. […]

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Fourth suspect apprehended following Upshur County drug bust

BUCKHANNON — A fourth man has been taken into custody on charges related to narcotics possession and distribution following the arrest of three other individuals late last month. James Bronson Browning, 43, of Buckhannon, was arrested for possession with intent […]

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