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

On the City’s Calendar: Sept. 16-20

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/.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 am – Pick-up is within the City Limits of Buckhannon. Information about recycling can be found on our website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/, at City Hall or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Colonial Arts Center Special Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – To participate virtually, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/765749133. You can also dial in using your phone at (571) 317-3122. Access Code: 765-749-133.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Sanitary Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/743314989. You can also dial in at (669) 224-3412. Access Code: 743-314-989.

City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone by going to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709. You can also dial in at (872) 240-3212. Access Code: 804-282-709.

Other Information:

Free Paper Shredding Event – The next Free Paper Shredding Event, sponsored by the Upshur County Solid Waste Authority, is planned for September 28 from 9:00 am until noon at the Street and Waste Department complex at 395 Mudlick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Make It Shine Event – The next Make It Shine Event, sponsored by the City of Buckhannon Waste Department, is planned for October 19, 2024, from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Transfer Station 444 Mud Lick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Trunk-or-Treat, October 28, 2024 – The annual Trunk-or-Treat sponsored by the Buckhannon Police Department, VIPS and Upshur County Family Resource Network will be held on October 28, 2024, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Buckhannon Safety Complex. To sign up to be a Trunk or have questions, contact UCFRN at upshurfrn@yahoo.com or call (304) 473-1051.

Trick-or-Treat, October 31, 2024 – Trick-or-Treat in Buckhannon City Limits is scheduled for October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone – To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: 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 or an issue in a city park, 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/.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Mountain CAP Family Support Center, Red Cross to host free fire safety training in Buckhannon

Mountain CAP Family Support Center and the American Red Cross will host a free fire safety and emergency preparedness training Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at 30 E. Main St. in Buckhannon.

Applications open for Governor’s School for the Arts at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Applications are open for West Virginia’s Governor’s School for the Arts at West Virginia Wesleyan College, running June 21–July 11, 2026. Theatre arts takes the spotlight alongside tracks like digital media, creative writing, dance, music and studio art.

Upshur County Special Olympics director updates Rotary on how their funding assists the organization

Special Olympics director Dion Wamsley told the local Rotary Club that rising travel, facility and accreditation costs are stretching the budget. He’s doubled athlete participation and is asking the community for fundraising ideas ahead of the Feb. 28 Polar Plunge.

David Leroy Baxa

David Leroy Baxa, 72, of Buckhannon, WV, a longtime contractor and skilled tradesman who loved hunting, fishing, gardening and beekeeping, died December 28, 2025, and is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Caraline, two grandchildren, siblings and nieces and nephews.

Paul Ronald Linger

Paul Ronald Linger, 94, a U.S. Air Force veteran and longtime West Virginia Wesleyan College master electrician and Upshur County jailer who loved rock collecting, hunting and fishing, died December 19, 2025; he will be cremated.

Upshur County Commission Agenda: January 8, 2026

The Upshur County Commission will hold a meeting on January 8, 2026, with an agenda outlining the topics and business to be addressed by the commission.
High Voltage Power Line

Equipment failure on transmission line causes widespread Upshur County power outage

An equipment failure on a transmission line feeding a French Creek substation knocked out power to about 4,000 Upshur County customers, with residents reporting bright flashes and loud booms.

Basketball Lady Bucs come up short at home against North Marion in 48-40 setback

Buckhannon-Upshur rallied from a 15-point third-quarter deficit to cut the gap to five in the final minute but fell 48-40 at home to North Marion, with freshman Emma Pingley leading B-U with 13 points.

My Buckhannon kicks off 2026 with a new login system, more updates to come

My Buckhannon is kicking off 2026 with a smoother, password-free login: enter your email, get a six-digit code, and you’re in. More account and backend upgrades are coming soon, alongside the same sharp focus on local stories that matter.