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

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: Week of May 26, 2025

The City of Buckhannon has announced a May 28 public zoning hearing, a May 31 wrestling event, upcoming bid opportunities for city services, and reminders for utility payments and repair reporting.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Board meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A Public Hearing of the Buckhannon Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 70 East Main St., Buckhannon, WV. This is an open meeting (per WV code § 6-9A-3) and all interested parties may appear and be heard. Items that will be presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a decision are:

  • C.1 Appeal 152 Randolph Street – Construct a 50’x 80’ Fellowship Hall – Rear Yard Requirement
  • C.2 Appeal 133 Pocahontas Street – Construct a Two-Story 5’x 20’ Addition – Side Yards Requirement
  • C.3 Appeal 188 Pocahontas Street – Placement of a 4’ Fence on City of Buckhannon Right of Way

Other Information:

At The Event Center at Brushy Fork, Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling is returning to The Event Center at Brushy Fork.

RSW BUCK-TOWN THROWDOWN 2: THE RETURN – This isn’t just another show — it will be a night full of big hits, bigger personalities, and nonstop action you’ll be talking about long after the final bell.

It’s a family-friendly, high-energy, edge-of-your-seat action! Whether you’ve been a fan for years or just now discovering what RSW is all about, this is the one you don’t want to miss.

Doors open at 6:30 PM | Bell time: 7:00 PM – Tickets: $15 Front Row | $10 General Admission – All ages welcome — bring the whole crew!

Buckhannon’s always been a wrestling town. On May 31st, we prove it. Be loud. Be ready. Buck-Town let’s throw down!

The City of Buckhannon is now accepting bids for Yard Reclamation Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Buckhannon will be accepting bids for On-Call Skilled Construction Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Buckhannon is now accepting bids for Paving Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone

To make an online payment for your utility bill, visit https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv. To pay over the phone, call 1-866-933-4026. Even if you do not wish to pay your bill using this method, you may still want to set up an account, which will allow you to monitor your consumption. To sign up for this service, you will need to complete the online registration, which includes knowing your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid. Once your account has been established, you must log in with the proper email and password.

Reporting a Necessary Repair or Registering a Concern with the City

To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, call City Hall during regular business hours and ask to submit a work order request, or report your concerns through our Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444. This will speed up the reaction time to a matter that needs immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/

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