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What the WVWC-City of Buckhanon property exchange could mean for the Riverwalk Park

BUCKHANNON – An impending property exchange between Buckhannon and West Virginia Wesleyan College could afford the city the chance to enhance amenities at the Riverwalk Trail Park. Buckhannon City Attorney Tom O’Neill told Buckhannon City Council at its Aug. 15 […]

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BUCKHANNON – An impending property exchange between Buckhannon and West Virginia Wesleyan College could afford the city the chance to enhance amenities at the Riverwalk Trail Park. Buckhannon City Attorney Tom O’Neill told Buckhannon City Council at its Aug. 15 […]

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