It’s Christmas time in the city
The tree is up, the lights are on and the star is shining — Christmas has come to Buckhannon. County employees installed the traditional Christmas tree in front of the…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspends Atlantic Coast Pipeline water-crossing permit
BUCKHANNON – The Atlantic Coast Pipeline isn’t authorized to build across any rivers or streams until further notice after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspended a permit that had…
WVWC Planetarium show, “The Incredible Sun,” shines brightly
Editor’s note: My Buckhannon news correspondent Beth Christian Broschart attended West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Nov. 17 planetarium show about “The Incredible Sun.” Below, she chronicles some of the fun facts…
Pancreatic cancer prevention activist to patients: ‘Be your own advocate’
BUCKHANNON – Buckhannon resident Jim Fetty lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2007. Since then, his family has worked to make sure people know the signs and symptoms of…
How to have a crisis-free Christmas with the furry critters in your home
BUCKHANNON – With the temperatures turning brisk and the Christmas season in full swing, it’s critical not to forget about our furry friends during the holiday jubilation. Dr. Erin McGee,…
City residents can pick up smoke, carbon monoxide detectors for free at fire station
BUCKHANNON – Now that temperatures are dipping down in degrees and folks are decorating for the holidays, the Buckhannon Fire Department wants to remind residents to take safety precautions as…
See the #BuckhannonRecycles winners
The City of Buckhannon recently announced the winners of their #BuckhannonRecycles social media campaign. The campaign tasked community members to take a selfie while recycling and use the #BuckhannonRecycles hashtag to…
Learn how to leave a crime tip with this primer
BUCKHANNON – With the southern part of Upshur County experiencing an increase in property thefts, local law enforcement agencies are providing information on the best ways for folks to leave…
Over half of Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Upshur County to be completed by the year’s end
BUCKHANNON – More than half of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline scheduled to be built across Upshur County will likely be completed by the end of the year, according to a…
Turkey Tales: Over the river and through the woods
My last but not least ancient family recipe. This one is from my adored granny, Clara Gaston. One day every year before Christmas was always dedicated to an afternoon of…
