Wesleyan president delivers message of unity, stressing importance of regional collaboration

Buckhannon officials say the USDA’s $31 million loan and $2 million grant are major milestones for the new water treatment plant, but the city is still working with multiple state and federal partners to secure the remaining $14 million needed to move the project to construction.

Buckhannon’s weekly buzz includes B-UHS student leaders passing the torch, Community Theatre beginning rehearsals and Festival Fridays kicking off June 5 with the Davisson Brothers.

West Virginia First Foundation is accepting applications for its $9.87 million, three-year Community Catalyst Grant to reduce substance use, strengthen public safety responses, and improve prevention and rehab statewide.

CAMC Foundation received a historic $5 million gift from the Elliot Family Foundation to launch the Vandalia Health Elliot Neuroscience Institute, uniting specialists for team-based care, education and research.

Upshur County second graders teamed up with Delta Kappa Gamma for “Marigold Magic,” germinating seeds in class and planting marigolds at sites across the county to build community pride.

After an unannounced utility crew cut into a recently repaved city street, Buckhannon advanced new rules requiring permits, insurance and stronger repair standards for work in city rights-of-way.