All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Rotary Club support helps Buckhannon Community Theatre thrive as it celebrates sold-out showings of Mamma Mia

Buckhannon Community Theatre’s sold-out run of “Mamma Mia” highlights a busy year that includes multiple productions and a record-breaking youth theater camp, with director Dannie Stiles expressing gratitude for ongoing Rotary Club support.
Dannie Stiles

The Buckhannon Community Theatre has sold out its remaining tickets for “Mamma Mia,” which runs through this weekend. Buckhannon Community Theatre Director Dannie Stiles attended the July 15 Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur meeting to thank the club for its support […]

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