Reminder: Monday, April 19 City of Buckhannon Planning Commission has been canceled

Firefighters and community members discussed Upshur County’s proposed fire fee increase at a recent Q&A. How could it be used? Would it address manpower needs? Is the $10/year increase enough? The measure will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Sanitary Board meeting on September 17, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Buckhannon Public Works will host tire amnesty Sept. 19 and free paper shredding Sept. 26 at 395 Mud Lick Road.

Pipestem Resort State Park will host its first Oktoberfest Oct. 16–18, with German food, live music, artisan vendors, games and a car show.

Girl Scouts will debut Patch Pals dog treats and allergy-friendly Sparkables for the 2027 cookie season. Available exclusively online for direct shipping in January, the new treats expand the beloved tradition to more families and four-legged friends.

Explore West Virginia history from September 13–19, from Civil War battles and legal milestones to influential musicians, governors and writers.