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A Buckhannon woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Magistrate Judge Mark Davis during a 911 call, according to a criminal complaint. Bail was set at $150,000 cash; charges include retaliation against a public official and threats of terrorist acts.
Appalachian Impact will open a new downtown location on East Main Street next year, adding a children’s museum and interactive learning spaces for ages 0–10. The move aims to expand programs, deepen community partnerships and offer more accessible services.
Buckhannon Community Theatre opens its fall production of Puffs Oct. 23–26 at the Colonial Arts Center, a comedic homage to a famous wizarding saga told from the Puffs’ perspective. Local cast members say the show is a laugh-out-loud, community experience.
County and city leaders agreed to purchase river gauges that will provide advance flood warnings. The state will install and maintain the gauges; units cost about $6,000 with no annual fee.
Five deputies in Upshur County were promoted during a recent commission meeting at the courthouse. Sheriff Mike Coffman praised their professionalism and said the office will be fully staffed by the end of October.
Buckhannon city councilman Jack Reger announced he will run for the West Virginia State Senate, saying he plans to keep his council seat if elected and has confirmed that is permissible with the city attorney.
Engineers say Buckhannon’s 1960s water plant is past its prime. A feasibility study concluded that building a new facility near the current site will be cheaper in the long run than repeated retrofits.
Buckhannon-Upshur raced to a 15-0 first-quarter lead but turned it over three times and saw East Fairmont rally for a 34-31 victory. Dawson Tenney had three rushing TDs and 146 yards, but the Bucs couldn’t recover late.
Dave Thomas, a six-term member of Buckhannon City Council, announced he is resigning due to memory problems linked to a head injury suffered while sleepwalking.
A Buckhannon man was arrested after a motorcycle crash where investigators say he was driving with a revoked license and a registration plate altered to appear valid.
