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

Welcome to Stockert Youth & Community Center, Michelle Harter!

Newly hired Program Coordinator, Michelle Harter, smiles as SYCC Director Debora Brockleman introduces her to Buckhannon City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.

BUCKHANNON – Stockert Youth & Community Center has a new face at the front office this summer–Michelle Harter! Harter recently assumed the role of Program Coordinator at SYCC, overseeing the summer camp and after school programs. Buckhannon City Council welcomed her to the position at their regular meeting on Tuesday.

Originally from Fairmont, Harter has spent the last 9 years in North Pole, Alaska, but decided now was the time to return home. She is thrilled to be back and is enjoying getting to know everyone at SYCC, especially the kids.

If your child would like to get involved with Camp Buccaneer or any of the other programming presented at SYCC, call Michelle at (304) 473-0145.

In addition to Camp Buccaneer, Stockert Youth and Community Center provides tutoring, after-school activities, recreation and sports classes & leagues for youth and adults in Buckhannon and Upshur County.

To donate to the SYCC capital campaign, call City Hall at (304) 472-1651 or go to: www.buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/donate-syc/

You may also get involved by volunteering! For SYCC volunteer needs, call the Center at (304) 473-0145 or go to the Buckhannon Volunteer Center website at:
www.buckhannonwv.org/volunteer

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