Zinn’s in Buckhannon is hiring a Class D truck driver

The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.

Buckhannon plans nearly $200,000 in fall paving, including Henry Street and part of South Florida Street. Council also discussed stormwater funding, a Camden Avenue demolition and police camera upgrades.

Buckhannon’s Sept. 21-25 calendar features public meetings, guitar lessons and a free artist talk and reception for the Vital Actants exhibit. The city also shares upcoming events, gallery dates and flood recovery resources.

WVDOT is accepting bids through Oct. 20, 2026, for Phase 1 of the I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project. Bridge replacement over Chaplin Hill Road is expected to begin in spring 2027, paving the way for broader traffic and multimodal upgrades.

See the agenda for the Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on September 24, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.

Volunteers are invited to help clean up Audra State Park’s upper picnic and future group camping areas September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.