City of Buckhannon Calendar: Special President’s Day weekend edition
City offices and the Transfer Station will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day, and West Lincoln at Henry Street will be closed Feb. 17–20 for sanitary upgrades with a detour.
Category: Buckhannon News
Buckhannon City Council roundup: Fire department update, spending threshold increase, board appointments and more
Buckhannon Fire Chief JB Kimble reported 1,114 incidents in 2025 and shared updates on the department’s new training center, peer support program and swift water rescue team. Read about that and more in the latest council roundup.
Driver falls asleep after working night shift, crashes on Brushy Fork Road
A 50-year-old man avoided serious injury after falling asleep at the wheel Friday morning on Brushy Fork Road. Authorities said he was headed home from a midnight shift when his vehicle ran into a ditch and struck an embankment, briefly closing both lanes.
Juvenile arrested after threatening list sent to Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School students
A juvenile female was arrested and charged with felony terroristic threats after a “shooters list” naming 34 sixth graders spread among Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School students Friday morning.
Buckhannon City Council unanimously backs Appalachian Impact’s grant bid to beautify Main Street outdoor space
Buckhannon City Council unanimously agreed to support Appalachian Impact’s bid for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant to spruce up an outdoor space beside its Main Street building.
Fugitive arrested near Helvetia after weeks on the run
A man wanted on numerous charges was arrested near Helvetia on Feb. 11 after weeks on the run, following an extensive investigation by the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.
Upshur County Convention & Visitors Bureau names new executive director
The Upshur County Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed lifelong resident Cadence Ringer as its new executive director, effective Feb. 17, 2026. Ringer brings marketing, hospitality and community leadership experience to the role.
Upshur County Commission approves putting proposed fire fee increase on 2026 ballot
Upshur County commissioners voted to place a proposed increase to the county fire fee on the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. If approved by voters, the updated rates would boost funding that is shared equally among the county’s volunteer fire departments.
Candidacy Announcement: Shawn Young for Buckhannon City Council
Shawn Young, an IBEW Local 596 leader and father-to-be, is running for Buckhannon City Council. He says he’ll focus on clean water, safe streets, smart infrastructure investment and keeping the city affordable for families and workers.
Upshur County Clerk Carol Smith announces local winners of state’s first-ever “I Voted!” sticker contest
Upshur County Clerk Carol Smith announced the local winners in West Virginia’s first-ever “I Voted!” sticker contest, celebrating eighth-grade artists and boosting interest in the upcoming Primary Election.
