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

Photos: Hodgesville students paint windows at Donut Spot

BUCKHANNON — Hodgesville Elementary School students recently stopped by the Donut Spot in downtown Buckhannon to give the diner’s windows a vibrant flair.

The Donut Spot also announced that they are collecting food items for the Parish House in Buckhannon. Drop off cake or brownie mixes, icing or other non-perishable food items, and for every three items you donate, you’ll get two glazed donuts!

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