Buckhannon News

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last month, said the city of Buckhannon could not be sued for a man's injuries that resulted from unloading garbage at the city's transfer station.

The Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for ways to help promote a new idea to bring tourists to downtown Buckhannon.

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. -- Police have charged a Buckhannon-Upshur High School senior with trying to hire a fellow student for $75 to beat up a boy.

The proposed Town Square Project in Buckhannon has been given a tentative OK to proceed with grant paperwork, although the City Council is divided on the project's future.

The Adrian Public Service District has received a grant to fund a waterline extension project that would serve two counties.

Also deceased are four brothers, William, Joseph, Russell and Paul Staley; and five sisters, Mary Wadsworth, Emma Kirk, Grace Sprandio, Thelma Staley and Ruth Staley.

Fairmont State University accounting students and Professor Teresa Engebretson will prepare basic income tax returns for Upshur County residents from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb.

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently upheld a decision by Upshur County Circuit Judge Thomas H. Keadle affirming the city of Buckhannon's absolution from liability in a 2008 incident at the city's waste transfer station.

Also surviving are three daughters, Betty Jo Spencer of Buckhannon, Shirley "Toots" Cutlip and husband, Tom, of Buckhannon and Brenda Sue Gillespie and husband, Tommy, of Buckhannon; two sons, Elmer Tenney and wife, Carolyn, of Buckhannon and Marvin "Buck" Tenney and wife, Shirley, of Buckhannon; grandson, Thomas "TC" Cutlip and wife, Billie, and ... (more)

Columbus, OH --- The West Virginia Strawberry Festival Association, Inc. is looking for entrants for their horse and carriage parade on May 12, 2012 at 5 p.m. in Buckhannon, W.Va. The 71st annual Strawberry Festival is a five day festival held to honor the state's growers.

West Virginia University's Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity will host a bell-ringing ceremony Friday in remembrance of Elkins native Joshua "JT" McClure.

Federal regulators said Wednesday the nation's coal mines have made huge strides in safety, pointing to a dramatic reduction in the number of accidents and injuries in the nation's single largest district in southern West Virginia.

An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly soliciting a juvenile to commit battery against another student at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.

Surviving are her husband Emanuel Perry of Hillsboro; and three children, Rease Moore of Mill Creek, William Moore of Buckhannon and Wanda M Perry of Buckhannon.

The Saint-Gobain Materials' Corhart refractories operation, located in Buckhannon, marked its 50th anniversary with a special visit from the company's senior executive team and other leaders.

The Buckhannon Police Department is asking for the public's help as it tries to locate a missing man, who was last seen a week ago.

The ON TRAC Community Circle, held on Thursday, gave community members and group representatives the opportunity to brainstorm long- and short-term goals for improving Elkins.

Growing up in Elkins, you quickly learn of the fierce rivalry with neighboring Buckhannon.

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