Category: Buckhannon News

Buckhannon has released its regular street sweeping schedule and asks residents to move vehicles off the street on their neighborhood’s scheduled day.

Upshur County commissioners approved an $11.68 million budget for FY 2027 as rising regional jail costs continue to eat into revenue. The county set aside $1.6 million for jail bills as new tiered per-diem rates take effect July 1.

Upshur County Democratic Women hosted a “No Kings” rally Saturday at the Upshur County Courthouse, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations.

Buckhannon Patrolman Dylan Major and Sgt. Tom Posey were honored with the Buckhannon Police Department’s Life Saving Award after calmly talking a young man off an icy Poe Bridge in January.

Get the details for the City of Buckhannon Stockert Youth and Community Center Board meeting on April 2, 2026, with the full agenda outlined. Stay informed on what’s up for discussion and what to expect at the meeting.

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its third-quarter honor roll for the 2026-27 school year, recognizing students who earned a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA. The list highlights top achievers across sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

Upshur County Republicans gathered March 15 at the Bicentennial Inn for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner, featuring remarks from Gov. Patrick Morrisey and WV GOP Chairman Josh Holstein and a veteran salute led by Col. Robert Kincaid.

Upshur County CVB is hiring a part-time operations assistant to staff the Visitors Center on weekends and support marketing and community outreach. The role pays $14/hour; applications received by close of business April 10 will be reviewed, with hiring open until filled.

A 67-year-old woman was arrested on charges of domestic assault and escape after allegedly threatening two people and hiding from officers in Upshur County.

Retired Buckhannon police officer and U.S. Navy veteran Keith Rowan is running for Buckhannon City Council. Rowan says his campaign will focus on infrastructure, city services, competitive pay for employees and transparent spending.