BUCKHANNON — The City of Buckhannon Sanitary Sewer Department has announced that a contractor is performing repairs to a system on Pocahontas Street.
This repair will cause Pocahontas Street to be closed between Taylor Street and Preston Street for the remainder of today, Thursday, June 27, and tomorrow, Friday, June 28.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as these necessary repairs are being made.
Carlos Loudin, Jr., 86, of Summersville, WV, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was an Army veteran who worked in the oil and gas field and was devoted to his family.
Mary Elizabeth Ware, 83, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on March 4, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and avid reader who loved gardening and family.
See the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting set for March 12, 2026. Get a quick look at the items up for discussion and action.
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