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

Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 27 at Buckhannon Safety Complex

The Upshur County Family Resource Network will host a community Trunk or Treat at the Buckhannon Safety Complex on Oct. 27 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., with trunk-host sign-ups open through Oct. 23.

The Upshur County Family Resource Network announced it will host this year’s Trunk or Treat on Monday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Buckhannon Safety Complex.

The event is presented by UCFRN, VIPS and BFD, and organizers say everyone is welcome.

The Family Resource Network is seeking participants to host decorated trunks. Sign-ups are open through Thursday, Oct. 23. For questions, email Lori at ucfrn@yahoo.com.

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