A Blooming Relationship: West Virginia Wesleyan requests city’s assistance with landscaping

Buckhannon officials say the new, taller Jawbone Park stage was built without ADA access. The Public Works Board is now weighing ramp and lift options.

Buckhannon’s Feb. 9–13 calendar includes a Feb. 12 Water Board meeting, Feb. 13 bulky goods pickup (call by Feb. 11), and an artist reception for Al Tucker’s “My Photo Finish” at the Colonial Arts Center. The city also urges winter weather safety as conditions rapidly change.

WVU Extension’s West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns Feb. 26–28 in Charleston, offering 23,000 small farm families education, new tech ideas and networking to boost efficiency and profits.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the IJDC approved nearly $9 million for five West Virginia water and sewer projects to boost reliability and support growth.

Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.

Buckhannon-Upshur High School will host a WV Higher Education Policy Commission financial aid rep Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for walk-in help with FAFSA, the Promise Scholarship, WV Invests Grant and other aid as key deadlines near.