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

Reger Avenue paving project to begin Monday, April 28

The City of Buckhannon announced that J.F. Allen Company will begin paving Reger Avenue on April 28, with the work expected to finish by the end of April 29.

The City of Buckhannon Street Department has announced that an outside contractor, J.F. Allen Company, will pave Reger Avenue starting Monday, April 28, 2025, at 8 a.m.

Please have all vehicles off the street by that time. The paving process should be concluded by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as the city improves Reger Avenue.

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