All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council special meeting scheduled for May 8 This website proudly designed and engineered in Buckhannon Contact us: info@mybuckhannon.com Privacy Policy * Terms & Conditions * Contest Rules Buckhannon City Council plans to revise its noise ordinance after receiving complaints about a home using a generator continuously inside city limits resulting in persistent loud noise.Council discussed the issue during its May 1 meeting following concerns initially raised at […] ​Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more Your subscription supports local news by local writers Already have an account? Log In We’ve gathered the latest social posts and other news tidbits from around town so you can stay in the loop on everything from community outreach to important announcements and upcoming events Here’s what’s buzzing today:B-UHS Announces Senior Class […] Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Colonial Arts Center Board meeting scheduled for May 6 My Buckhannon released the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for May 8 It’s time to get the kayaks and stand up paddle boards out of winter storage Buckhannon River Watershed Association invites the community to participate in and support the 23rd Annual Jack Barker Memorial Race & Fun Paddle on Saturday “This event honors the life and legacy of Jack Barker an avid canoe paddler and national-caliber racer you could find Jack paddling the Buckhannon River He paddled with numerous partners and brought an interest and love for the sport to friends and the Buckhannon area,” said Jessica Bryzek AmeriCorps VISTA representing the Buckhannon River Watershed Association and the Barker family organized this annual event for nearly two decades in his honor the Buckhannon River Watershed Association is organizing the event to keep the tradition alive and well Registration for this family-friendly event will begin at 10am at the Buckhannon Riverwalk Park Boat Ramp Buckhannon River Watershed Association will host a Beginner Paddler Clinic from 11am to inspire and educate the next generation of paddlers on the Buckhannon River The Kids Paddle and a second Beginner Paddle Clinic will begin around 1:30 p.m from Buckhannon Riverwalk Boat Ramp to the bridge on Poe Street totalling one-and-a-half miles with a celebration and participation awards to follow for the children Big Paddle – a four-mile round trip race – will launch from the Buckhannon Riverwalk Boat Ramp to the Tennerton Street Bridge and return to the finish line at the Riverwalk Boat Ramp The top three finishers of the Big Paddle will receive awards with a brief celebration to follow Leisure paddlers and competitive racers of any experience level are all welcome to attend on their personal kayaks Several kayaks will be available to rent for the day Pre-registration is required to secure your watercraft Each paddler is required to purchase an event ticket of only $10 which includes insurance coverage through the American Canoe Association Each participant will then receive a unique commemorative event sticker at time of check-in to add to your boat or favorite travel water bottle “We have many fun events planned this summer to celebrate and promote the Buckhannon River but the Jack Barker Memorial Paddle is special because of the focus on families and sharing our passion for paddling with our loved ones,” Bryzek said The local community is invited to gather on shore in support of the racers beginners and the importance of clean water in Buckhannon Porkers BBQ will serve delicious barbeque favorites as the Buckhannon Community Band performs spirited music beginning at 1pm Donations toward the BRWA clean water projects are not expected All proceeds from the Jack Barker Memorial Race & Fun Paddle will contribute to our vision of a healthy and clean Buckhannon River leisure paddlers and supporters are also encouraged to donate canned food items to benefit the Upshur County Parish House Buckhannon River Watershed Association would like to offer a special thank you to event sponsors Event merchandise can be purchased prior to the memorial race through the BRWA online store Register now for the Jack Barker Memorial Race & Fun Paddle on Saturday Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out My Buckhannon’s exclusive 2025 Strawberry Festival Schedule here and stay with us throughout the week as the berry-themed fairytale unfolds.The 83rd West Virginia Strawberry Festival begins May 10 On behalf of The Community Corrections Board for the 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections program we are accepting applications for one part-time Case Aide This position will work up to 19.5 hours per week with a beginning rate of pay of $16.00/hr. and the office locations will in Upshur or Lewis Counties Under the direction of the Program Director the candidate will perform with limited supervision: transporting clients to service providers supervising male or female drug screenings ensuring compliance with Community Corrections rules Candidates will be subject to a criminal background and driving history check Valid West Virginia driver’s license is mandatory Individuals may obtain an application during normal business hours of 8:00 am until 4:00pm. Monday through Friday at the following locations: Applications must be received at the Upshur County Day Report Center or Lewis County Day Report Center on or before the close of business on Friday Please do not make phone inquiries about this position Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment Here is the agenda for the Buckhannon City Council meeting scheduled for May 1 The Mountain CAP Family Support Center in Buckhannon is offering a free adult life skills workshop series beginning May 13 The series of five weekly classes runs on May 13 and 27 and June 3 and 10 from noon to 1 p.m employment essentials and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities Participants will receive incentives upon completion of each session The City of Buckhannon Water Department was required by the EPA to participate in a monitoring program titled the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 according to a press release from the city The purpose of this rule is to determine if there is a need for the EPA to add additional contaminants to its monitoring program This is the fifth series of UCMR testing that the Buckhannon system has participated in over the years Sampling took place over the four quarters of 2024 and city officials said they are very pleased with the results All items analyzed were less than the Minimum Reporting Limit (MRL) Mountain CAP Family Support Center in Buckhannon is offering a free eight-week parenting class beginning Tuesday to help parents strengthen family relationships and develop effective child-rearing skills Classes will be held weekly each Tuesday through June 17 from 5 p.m Anyone interested in attending should pre-register by calling (304) 878-1115 or emailing Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org Space is limited and registration is required deputies with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office conducted a warrant roundup Nine individuals who had active warrants for their arrest were apprehended and transported to Tygart Valley Regional Jail to await arraignment of BuckhannonFelony Destruction of PropertyConspiracy to Commit a FelonyReckless DrivingLeaving the Scene of an Accident of BuckhannonFelony Destruction of PropertyConspiracy to Commit a Felony of BuckhannonDisruption of School ProcessAssault of French CreekFalse Information to Officer of BuckhannonPossession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana of BuckhannonPossession of Methamphetamine of ElkinsProhibited Possession of Firearms (5 counts) Three Upshur County teens involved in a single-vehicle wreck Thursday evening suffered serious injuries Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.The wreck occurred at 6:09 p.m at the corner of Chestnut and Walnut streets PHILIPPI – The Buckhannon-Upshur track and field Buccaneers put a bow on their regular season at a small four-team meet at Philip Barbour High School Wednesday evening competing against Class AA’s Philip Barbour and Clay County and Class A Pocahontas […] all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall Board meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes Paving Project – The City of Buckhannon Street Department has announced that the city’s outside contractor Please have all vehicles off the street by that time The paving process should be concluded by the end of the day on Tuesday Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we improve Reger Avenue City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually in the City Council meeting, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/443910693 Yard Waste Collection (Must Be On Pickup List) – Yard waste is collected from City of Buckhannon residents on the first and third Friday of the month from December 1 through August 31 and every Friday from September 1 through November 30 Residents must contact Buckhannon City Hall (304-472-1651) to be placed on the collection list City residents may take their bagged yard waste to the Recycling Center during normal operating hours free of charge and may bring two truckloads to the Recycling Center per year Alice in Wonderland will be held at the Colonial Arts Center, with shows on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Purchase tickets at: https://onthestage.tickets/show/buckhannon-community-theatre/67526b3cd7b1906be6b2b298/tickets#/productions-view To ensure the safety of West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates and to minimize disruptions during the ceremony the City of Buckhannon will be placing barricades at the following locations beginning at 8:00 a.m To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv Even if you do not wish to pay your bill using this method which will allow you to monitor your consumption you will need to complete the online registration which includes knowing your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid you must log in with the proper email and password To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, call City Hall during regular business hours and ask to submit a work order request, or report your concerns through our Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444 This will speed up the reaction time to a matter that needs immediate attention Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/ Here is the agenda and public notice for the City of Buckhannon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 28 Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 21 a son of the late Randolph and Mary Marie Wagner Wright he was preceded in death by three brothers Janet Wright and Connie Waybright; one sister-in-law WV and Travis Wright and wife Jackie of Brooklet Michele Wright and Glenna Rae both of Buckhannon; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; five brothers John Wright and wife Anita and David Wright all of Buckhannon; eight sisters Vonda Simons and Regina Merriman and husband Mark all of Buckhannon Annett Cagle and husband David of LA and Alisa Jackson of Belington Wright was a Service Rig Operator in the Oil and Gas industry and a member of the Kesling Mill Lions Club He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed classic cars and camping at 3 PM in the Kesling Mill Cemetery in Buckhannon with Sherry Dean officiating contributions may be made to the Kesling Mill Lions Club c/o Carol Waybright 2395 Kesling Mill Rd Buckhannon WV 26201 or the Kesling Mill Cemetery c/o Carey Wagner 3003 Kesling Mill Rd Buckhannon Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements My Buckhannon publishes obituaries free of charge as a courtesy to the family. Readers can support our publication by becoming a premium member Buckhannon-Upshur Environmental Students put on a mock trial at Upshur County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon in front of Judge Kurt Hall This exciting opportunity started when the students learned about Parkersburg v They also had the unique opportunity to speak to the lawyer who successfully sued DuPont — Mr Students were given the opportunity to get advice about their case and his legal career The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur spent its first meeting of April helping Head Start prep for its annual Easter Egg Hunt.Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur President Kelley Tierney said Head Start Family and Community Engagement Manager Miranda Osburn reached out […] At the Buckhannon City Council meeting on Thursday mayor Robbie Skinner delivered his annual State of the City address and residents of our City of Buckhannon: Good evening and thank you for joining us as we highlight the many projects and accomplishments we’ve celebrated together over the past year and share excitement for the future of our City in 2025 although this address is mostly a look back over the previous year we have a rare occurrence in our City as we celebrate FOUR new department directors and superintendents We officially extend congratulations to Ethan Crosten Each brings a wealth of knowledge to their position and we are excited to work with each as they lead in their own styles and work to continue our mission of providing the best public services of any city in the state We would be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to congratulate and sincerely thank Jerry Arnold like many who have built careers at the City of Buckhannon dedicated his life from just out of high school through now to our community So much of what we enjoy today in this community was built and/or overseen by Jerry He has been an invaluable asset to this city but we wish him a happy and healthy retirement An organization-wide celebration of his retirement is planned for April We also extend sincere gratitude to Jerry’s brother Kelly Arnold our soon-to-be retiring Water Department Superintendent Kelly also dedicated his professional life to the betterment of our City’s utilities and great-taste water is largely thanks to his leadership and care of our system 2024 proved to be another successful year for our City and Wendling’s Food Service – all adding more job opportunities which further proves Upshur County IS a great place to live Building on the positive momentum from our business community aggressive public park facilities improvement plan – with all seven of our city parks receiving a facelift Our all-volunteer Parks and Recreation Board has been busy working with our City’s public works departments to create beautiful and functional parks for everyone to enjoy Our first project was the City Park on Park Street expanded and resurfaced our basketball court to be a full add an accessible pavilion near the parking area We hope to have all the work completed at the City Park by April 30 as we officially open our public park facilities on May 1st each year we will begin a renovation project at North Buckhannon River Front Park – which we plan to have completed by Summer’s End I now want to provide updates from several internal city departments; highlighting accomplishments as well as goals we have as we look to our future: Chief Kimble and our firefighters had another busy year; responding to 1,077 total calls in 2024; down 43 calls from 2023 and down 141 calls from 2022 One of the most forgotten-about elements that takes a toll on a first responder is the mental and emotional distress that can be experienced Think about this: a first responder in a small town often answers a call to an incident involving someone they know personally or loved one experience a traumatic event is extremely difficult thousands of firefighters have lost their lives to suicide – stemming from mental health struggles unknown to their co-workers we’re taking a proactive approach to mental wellness by establishing a regional program partnering with agencies in Upshur and Randolph Counties aimed at providing resources for our first responders to seek the help should they be in need Much time has been spent again this year – both on the pursuit of gaining full CFAI accreditation and on designing and completing work on our training facility on Mudlick Road We received a very generous gift from Loudoun County Virginia Fire Department: a flashover/burn box This item will enhance our abilities to instruct all levels from beginners to seasoned members our fire department and City have now hosted three Country Roads Fire Conferences at the Brushy Fork Event Center – held each January since 2023 Firefighters from all over the Southeast came to Buckhannon to learn from each other and enjoy everything our community has to offer This most recent conference included many more local firefighters from here in Upshur County This event continues to pick up steam – putting Buckhannon on the map in many areas The police department completed its third year of CALEA accreditation We’re happy to report that we continue to have a near-perfect score in the program and a mid-term audit pointed out zero issues Chief Gregory and our officers are already preparing for a full re-accreditation evaluation taking place this year This process will see the police department undergo its fourth and final web assessment for this cycle in February then move on to the on-site assessment in late March This will culminate with a hearing before the CALEA commission where the past four years of the police department’s accreditation efforts will be reviewed and a decision to reaccredit the police department for the next four-year cycle will be made Our Police Department spent a good portion of 2024 training officers in Instructor Development focusing on a wide array of areas of expertise This enables officers to stay current on the ever-evolving nature of law enforcement all while keeping the instruction in house.  One of the highlights of 2024 was the partnership that the City of Buckhannon Police Department entered with First Choice Services This partnership embedded a Peer Liaison with the Buckhannon Police Department in April 2024 with a mission to assist individuals experiencing substance use disorder or behavior issues with getting off the street hit the ground running and has had numerous success stories throughout 2024 our VIPS program celebrated its 10-year anniversary This was a commemoration of service of the numerous individuals who have given so freely of their time to assist the City of Buckhannon its residents and its visitors with a wide range of activities ranging from pre-planned events to assistance with emergency situations VIPS is a tremendous asset to the police department and is an organization that continues to grow Our police department continues to be an active partner with West Virginia Wesleyan College We host not only Criminal Justice students as interns but also Service Scholars sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement the police department began a mentorship program where a senior student volunteer guides and mentors a freshman student volunteer as they assist the police department with a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to helping to manage our accreditation the collection crews and city contractors completed projects begun in late 2023 which included over 5,000 feet of clay tile into new PVC systems Major projects in these upgrades included 1,100 feet on Shawnee Drive services for vendors were also created around the newly constructed parking lot between East Lincoln and Madison Streets and the storm water system was upgraded on the property The entire redevelopment of this property should be completed in 2024 Major improvements to the wastewater treatment process were also completed with the installation of an automatic bar at the headworks of the plant along with changes to the treatment process has resulted in a cleaner effluent being produced A major stormwater project took place to complete the Ritchie Street Stormwater collection system This project upgraded an undersized pipe which created a bottle neck in the system This was the 7th and final phase of this project which began in the mid-2000’s In conjunction with the Street and Water Departments the intersection realignment at Scott Street and Shawnee Drive was completed with the addition of stormwater facilities as well One of the great points of pride for our city is that we own the utility services in our community and operate a wastewater treatment facility – all to best serve our citizens and business owners We have continuously made necessary upgrades to all our facilities – mostly completed by our own crews – all to squeeze every possible ounce of available life out of each plant was constructed back in the late 1950’s through early 1960’s as well as everyday wear and tear on that facility and has long outlived its life expectancy; again thanks to our highly skilled water department crews we would’ve had to construct a new facility some twenty years ago thus missing out on those additional years we’ve been able to utilize our current plant Our City has begun the process of working to replace our water treatment plant none of us enjoy talking about utility rate increases but the likelihood of a series of “stair-stepped” water rate increases will be necessary to complete this project With 96% of Upshur County residents and businesses relying on good clean drinking water provided by the City of Buckhannon this must be a top priority as we continue to plan for our future As for the work completed by our department past year we have continued to replace and upgrade water line services across the City In addition to the new 6″ water main on Thurman Avenue we have also completed upgrades on Meade Street and Island Avenue This is a drastic improvement to both water service and fire services Kelly Arnold presented the Water Board with a comprehensive list of lines throughout the city that require upgrades We are tackling the most imperative needs first and working our way down the list Jerry Arnold and Jay Hollen have been busy as usual working through a long list of projects through Waste Collection Our Waste Department is working on an all-encompassing strategic plan should be complete by Spring this year This will allow us to have a better understanding of our equipment needs as well as how to proceed with rating customers – both residential and commercial – and inside and outside of city limits Jerry has been working on this for the better part of 2024 Jay Hollen worked diligently on the Gateway West project which was completed in 2024 The efficiency of our public works crew kept the City’s financial contribution very low: only $92,500 for a project that cost $462,700 total Jay is continuing to work on the engineering and design of the Island Avenue Utility and Street Improvement Project including the orderly installation of new gas and water lines from on the North side of Island Avenue from North Florida Street to Gate Street The Sanitary and Water Departments completed the installation of new utilities in the area and the new sidewalk and driveway approaches will be constructed during the first half of this year weather permitting and Tradeworx on the construction of various water system and sanitary sewer system improvement projects via the $2,382,905.27 ARPA grant that was received by the City Of the five projects under contract for 2024 all have been completed except for Contract A which is the Tennerton Booster Station Building – New Water Distribution System Installation Project listing a few more line items completed include Jay providing engineering and surveying services required for the new sidewalk and lighting project along Morton Avenue from Route 20 to First Street The total design fees associated with the project are $75,000.00 with the City being responsible for $15,000.00 He has also worked with both the Buckhannon-Upshur Airport Authority and the Water Department to install a permanent generator and automatic transfer switch at the airport booster station so that a reliable source of backup emergency power is available The Airport Authority is dedicating a piece of property to the City Water Department for the generator installation while the Water Department is purchasing the new automatic transfer and performing all site and electrical work required In addition to the department heads listed above Finance & Administration Director Amby Jenkins is truly an invaluable resource for our city She is in this building before the sun comes up and doesn’t leave until long after the sun goes down I’m not talking about the sunrises and sunsets in the Winter months when the sun comes up at 6am and doesn’t go down until after 9pm She has dedicated her life to the betterment of this organization and we will never be able to thank her enough for her service Amby and the team inside City Hall make it possible for all our skilled labor departments to function properly – all in effort to serve our citizens Stockert Youth Director Deborah Brockleman and Building Code and Enforcement Officer Vincent Smith all play integral roles in taking our projects from discussions to finished products The team I reference above includes more than 100 men and women who come to work here every day – all for one goal: to best serve our community we have our work cut out for us in the Street Department We’ve already begun a much-needed streetscape project to beautify sections of Ritchie Street as well as the completion of infrastructure improvements on Shawnee Drive We also have several miles of paving work to complete on Reger Avenue Members of City Council: as we work on our 2025-2026 general fund budget I ask that we continue prioritizing robust investments into infrastructure improvements Our citizens and business owners deserve our attention to detail to our streets and sidewalks We are only as smooth as our bumpiest street we as leaders of this City as well as our citizens and business owners alike must stay informed and engaged in the discussions taking place at the State Capitol I’m going to be very honest… I am very concerned about our hospital West Virginia has what is called a “Certificate of Need” process that healthcare providers must follow when they wish to embark on facility or service-offering expansion This legislation acts as a checks-and-balance system and is fair to all hospitals regardless of size or location This law has been in effect for decades in West Virginia The Certificate of Need process is protecting rural hospitals like ours along with some outspoken in-state representatives Joseph’s Hospital as we know it today may cease to exist along with hospital leadership – both here and at WVU as well as fellow hospital board members have been fighting hard for several years at the State Capitol urging representatives in both houses to keep the Certificate of Need legislation alive even though the 2025 legislative session has not even officially begun we are already seeing more opposition to this than ever travel to the State Capitol to meet with our representatives face-to-face Joseph’s Hospital the largest private employer in Upshur County but it also provides critical access to healthcare in our region We CANNOT afford to lose our now more than 100-year-old hospital the intention of this message is not to scare anyone but it is intended to provide information and a call-to-action of our community and his team is dedicated to the well-being of not only the hospital itself Our mission is to make sure we’re all doing our part to ensure that the right care stays right here I want to say I am proud of my colleagues on this City Council Each one of you brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspective to the table Our community is a better place because of the conversations held here and the diverse opinions and backgrounds that guide us forward to the citizens and business owners of this community I am proud to report to you tonight that the State of our City is strong With the right decisions and strong heart and dedication we continue to be well-positioned for the future that we ARE one of the very “BEST Small Towns in America!” I want you to know that it is truly the honor of my life to serve my hometown as your Mayor and I cannot thank all of you enough for your support May God continue to bless our City of Buckhannon but Highland Landscaping is on fire in the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League they widened their lead in a big way after a dominant 30 ½-9 ½ win over Custom Cabinets as they now have 58 points High Point Construction remains in a distant second place with 48 points after a 21-19 win over Feola’s Flowers Sam’s Pizza held down third place again this week with a 20 ½-19 ½ victory over Lisa Cain Edward Jones with 44 points First Community Bank also has 44 points after a 27-13 win over Hank Ellis Insurance John Moss of Highland Landscaping brought home both Low Actual honors with a 35 and Low Net honors with a 31 TENNERTON – Senior Jack Waggy won the 1600 meters for the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers in his final home meet of the season on Tuesday.Waggy ran a winning time of 4:32.92.The Bucs had a strong showing in the 800 meters as Joey […] Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 recently welcomed Chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors at its newly renovated location on Route 20 South Road Funkey was nominated and elected to his position at the 136th International Moose Convention in New Orleans he served as vice chairman of the Moose International’s Board of Directors (2023-2024) and as a director on the Moose International Funkey has also been a member of the Moosehaven Board of Directors (2024-2019) and served on the Loss Prevention Committee (2012-2014) and on Moose International’s Government Relations Committee (2010-2012) He joined the fraternal order as a member of the St He has additionally served as a Lodge Ritualist and Administrator of Grayling Lodge 1162 Funkey is a member of the 75 Division of the Moose 25 Club He received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 2004 and the Pilgrim Degree of Honor in 2004 and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 2011 He is also a 14-time League of Guardian recipient Funkey attended the University of Michigan and is retired from bank branch management after 32 years 16 grandchildren and a new great-granddaughter Funkey was pleased to be on hand for a special dinner and grant award ceremony at the Buckhannon Moose Lodge 598 on Friday the Buckhannon Moose Lodge presented Upshur County Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues with a $500 check that will be used for league sponsorship Two Buckhannon residents are facing drug charges after the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office located about 200 packages of suspected fentanyl following an investigation was charged with transporting fentanyl into the State of West Virginia delivery of fentanyl and conspiracy to deliver fentanyl was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and conspiracy to deliver fentanyl deputies with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that aa resident of Buckhannon was planning to transport suspected fentanyl into West Virginia fromoutside the state,” the release states Deputies identified a suspect vehicle as part of their efforts to corroborate the tip Route 33 and allegedly attempted to elude officers behind the Wingate Hotel on Commerce Boulevard “During a subsequent search and investigation deputies located approximately 200 individual packages of suspected fentanyl with a street value of approximately $3,000,” the release states Deputy Tyler Gordon was the lead investigator He was assisted by the West Virginia State Police and the Buckhannon Police Department Board meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes. will remain closed to through traffic until further notice Special City Council Meeting to Lay the Levy, 9:00 – 9:15 AM – To participate virtually, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/424673933 Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee Meeting 5:30 – 6:30 PM – This meeting has no GoToMeeting option Sanitary Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/743314989 City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709 You can also dial in at (872) 240-3212 – Access Code: 804-282-709 Water Department Announcement – Hydrant Flushing – The City of Buckhannon Water Department will begin flushing hydrants and conducting flow tests on Monday This process will occur every workday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM throughout the city’s water system until completion Please note that this does not include the public service districts We advise residents to check the water before doing light-colored laundry The B-UHS Jazz Band Spring Concert – The B-UHS Jazz Band will hold its Spring Concert at the Colonial Arts Center on Thursday The Upshur County Shrine Club Elimination Dinner will be at The Event Center at Brushy Fork on Saturday Notice of Meeting City of Buckhannon Planning Commission 2025 – The Buckhannon City Planning Commission meeting will be held on April 21 The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the request for the zoning change of Parcels 3-10-89 3-12-182.1 and 3-12-180 situated along South Kanawha Street from R-1 Single Family Residential District to C-2 Highway Commercial District and possible recommendation to the City Council or to schedule the date of a Planning Commission public hearing; furthermore such other matters will appear on the posted agenda This is an open meeting (per WV code § 6-9A-3) and all interested parties are welcome to attend 2025 – The Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a Free Paper Shredding Event (Residential Only) on Saturday Buckhannon (across from the Transfer Station) Contact Director Belinda Lewis at (814) 327-5218 for more information City to Assist With WVWC Graduation – Certain Street Closures on May 10 2025 – To ensure the safety of West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone – To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week.  https://buckhannonwv.org. BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County Grand Jury returned 22 indictments on Monday according to a press release from the prosecuting attorney’s office was indicted for Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless Indifference to the Safety of Others one count; Fleeing in a Vehicle while under the Influence of Controlled Substances one count; and Driving in an Impaired State was indicted for Gross Child Neglect Resulting in Injury one count; and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor was indicted for Delivery of a Controlled Narcotic Substance was indicted for Delivery of a Controlled Narcotic Substance within 1,000 feet of a school four counts; and Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A one count; and Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Narcotic Substance with the Intent to Deliver was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver one count; and Delivery of a Controlled Narcotic Substance was indicted for Arson in the First Degree was indicted for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Concealed Firearm one count; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm one count; Driving While License Suspended one count; Possession of a Controlled Substance one count; and Possession of a Controlled Substance was indicted for Sexual Assault in the Second Degree one count; Possession of a Controlled Narcotic Substance with the Intent to Deliver one count; Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver one count; and Fleeing from an Officer on Foot was indicted for Gross Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury one count; Assault During the Commission of a Felony one count; Use or Presentation of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony one count; Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm one count; Solicitation to Commit First Degree Murder one count; and Prohibited Person in Possession of a Concealed Firearm three counts; and Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless Indifference to the Safety of Others five counts; and Unlawful Shooting in the Street were indicted for Possession of a Controlled Narcotic Substance with the Intent to Deliver were indicted for Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A one count; and Transportation of a Controlled Substance into State was indicted for Manufacture of a Controlled Substance two counts; and Conspiracy to Commit a felony Violation of Chapter 60A The press release notes that an indictment is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Water Board meeting scheduled for April 10 Editor’s note: Don’t see your event? Please send an email with relevant information to news@mybuckhannon.com and we’ll get it added Hop into the Spring and Easter season with a variety of family-friendly events throughout Upshur County this month From action-packed egg hunts to special visits from the Easter Bunny himself Buckhannon is the epicenter for great memories of all ages Whether it’s a child hunting for colorful eggs or an adult witnessing the fun there is something fun for everyone to enjoy Celebrate this Spring season in Upshur County at the following events: Ridgeline Promotions is presenting a concert and dinner featuring the Women of WV Bluegrass at the Opera House in Buckhannon on March 22 The dinner will consist of Buckhannon’s well-known grilled chicken served with baked beans The $30 ticket includes both the dinner and concert A cash bar will be available throughout the evening The Women of WV Bluegrass is a concert series and a unique collection of accomplished female bluegrass musicians from around the state It showcases some of the talented female bluegrass musicians and vocalists who grew up in West Virginia and who have gained many years of experience in a variety of settings Members include Bailey Stephenson from Wheeling on banjo Tracey Greenleaf Miller from Spencer on guitar Carol Edwards from Copen on bass and Rachel Singleton Burge from Ivydale on mandolin is a historic and spacious venue that once housed the G Murphy’s 5 & 10 Cent Store in downtown Buckhannon and was converted into an event space by CJ Rylands meetings and concerts and offers excellent accommodations and service is an events promotion company located in Buckhannon whose mission is to promote West Virginia artists In addition to developing the Women of WV Bluegrass it has also successfully developed and promoted the Legends of WV Bluegrass featuring the late Buddy Griffin and The Masters of the Six String showcasing Robert Shafer at the Buckhannon Upshur Chamber of Commerce office and by contacting us at Women of WV Bluegrass on Facebook Here is the agenda for the City of Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board meeting scheduled for April 24 Here’s what’s buzzing today:Upshur County Sheriff’s Office […] Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 am – Pick-up is within the City Limits of Buckhannon. Information about recycling can be found on our website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/ or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443 Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – To participate virtually, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/765749133 You can also dial in at (571) 317-3122 – Access Code: 765-749-133 Waste Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/382929125 City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually in the City Council meeting, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/443910693 Joseph’s Hospital Present April’s Local Music Night at the CAC 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – This monthly concert series spotlights songwriters The event provides a platform for established and amateur artists to perform original music allowing community members to discover new sounds and support their local music scene The following Local Music Night will occur on Saturday with doors opening at 6:30 pm and live music running from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm The show is free to attend and open to all ages with opener Dominik English of Ben’s Raincoat Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone – To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org. The Sheriff of Upshur County is accepting applications for the full-time benefited position of Tax Deputy Applicants should possess the ability to work well with the public and function as a team member; have a good knowledge of standard bookkeeping practices office procedures and equipment; and must have excellent attention to detail Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent A combination of higher education and/or work experience would be beneficial to allow for the successful completion of the job functions Individuals may obtain an application at the following address: Upshur County Sheriff’s OfficeTAX DIVISION38 W Applications must be RECEIVED in their office no later than close of business (4 p.m.) on Friday Employment with the Sheriff of Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to race a son of the late Gerald and Eldora Marie Tenney Simons Mary Linda Buchanan Simons and two brothers Donald Scott Simons of Buckhannon; one brother Michael David Simons of Clarksburg and Jason Michael Simons and wife Melissa of Phillipi of Clarksburg and Corbin and Bryson Simons both Phillipi; one great-great-nephew Kerry and Connie Crosby and Diane Tenney and his beloved dog Simons was a construction worker and a caddy at the Buckhannon Country Club He enjoyed riding side by side and fishing A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor J BUCKHANNON — The City of Buckhannon will host a movie premiere Saturday with an actor who famously played the Man of Steel in attendance The world premiere of the feature film “Hank’s Christmas Wish 2” will take place at the Event Center at Brushy Fork on 929 Brushy Fork Road in Buckhannon Saturday with the premiere starting at 7 p.m The event will be hosted by the film’s director and writer who is known for his roles in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” and “God’s Not Dead.” Filmed in Buckhannon and produced by JCFilms the “Hank’s Christmas Wish” series of films tells the story of Hank the Elf a “retired elf from the North Pole who wanted to live a life of seclusion until several unrelentingly cheery town folk helped him regain his Christmas spirit,” Hank is played by Michael Sigler known for his roles in “Jack Jonah,” “John Light” and “A Child of the King.” Cain plays the fictional mayor of Buckhannon what mischief did Hank the Elf get into in ‘Hank’s Christmas Wish 2’?” a City of Buckhannon social media post asks “Join our cast and experience the magical world of Hank on Dec A sequel to “Hank’s Christmas Wish,” also shot in Buckhannon the new film will once again follow Hank the Elf as he “helps a local dance studio perform a timeless Christmas classic JCFilms also offered fans the chance to be in “Hank’s Christmas Wish 3,” which will be filming this week Participants could earn a part by donating $900 to JCFilms “100% of your donation goes directly to help more faith and family films.” Selected participants are also receiving VIP tickets to the premiere of “Hank’s Christmas Wish 2,” a special invitation to attend JCFilms Studios 2024 Christmas Party dinner and lunch with cast and crew on set a private dinner or lunch with Campbell and a three nights stay at a hotel in Bridgeport The first “Hank’s Christmas Wish” movie is currently streaming for free on Amazon Prime CHARLESTON — An Elkins project was honored and an Elkins student received a scholarship CHARLESTON — A memorandum to county superintendents issued Friday by the West Virginia Department of Education .. Copyright © 2025 Elkins Inter-Mountain Company | https://www.theintermountain.com | 520 Railroad Ave. The City of Buckhannon Water Department has announced a water service interruption alert (for necessary repair work) beginning Thursday The water department will work to get everything back to normal quickly If the weather makes it impossible to complete on Thursday Thank you for your patience and understanding