A man was arrested in French Creek and faces charges including domestic battery third offense, obstructing an officer and battery on a law enforcement officer.
Joseph Simmons, 42, was arrested on charges including domestic battery third offense, unlawful assault and strangulation. Police said the victim reported Simmons threw items inside the residence and allegedly choked and burned him.
Buckhannon’s City Calendar for April 27–May 1, 2026 includes a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting April 29 at 5:30 p.m. (in person or virtual) covering driveway width and a proposed cell tower.
WVU Medicine is enrolling eligible Medicare patients ages 50+ in the REACH study, using the Galleri blood test to screen for more than 50 cancers alongside standard screenings.
Buckhannon’s peer recovery outreach encompasses treatment referrals, transports, events and trainings. Since the liaison program began, overdose reports have declined, according to an April 16 city council update.
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Work on the first phases of the 70-acre John C. Allen Regional Hub site could begin in the coming months, Commissioner Kristie Tenney said recently. The $40-$50 million project along Corridor H would combine indoor sports facilities with outdoor fields, trails and lodging.
Mr. Understood releases “Pain Built This Place,” a new album dedicated to his hometown of Buckhannon, on all major streaming platforms.
The Stockert Youth and Community Center board plans to meet with Weyerhaeuser’s corporate team to pitch a new STEM center project tied to THRIVE funding.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Lisa Cain of Buckhannon qualified for the firm’s Impact conference, recognizing 445 top advisors from more than 20,000 across the U.S. and Canada.
