McCauley Elected as New Mayor of Buckhannon

BUCKHANNON — David McCauley has been elected as Buckhannon’s next mayor. McCauley claimed his victory in the mayoral election, obtaining 563 votes, with 41.49 percent. Michael Cowger received 523 votes (38.54 percent), incumbent Mayor Rick Edwards gained 205 votes (15.11 percent), and Mike Bodnar finished 64 votes

EDWARDS CAMPAIGN TRIES TO SOLICIT VOTES AT PIZZA HUT

Reports have emerged that the Rick Edwards for Mayor campaign was trying to solicit votes at Pizza Hut without corporate permission. Customers have reported that campaign buttons were placed on tables attempting to win votes in the May 10, 2016, city election.

Buckhannon and Upshur County Visitor Center releases new promo

Welcome to Buckhannon! Buckhannon & Upshur County is truly an amazing place! Posted by Upshur County Visitor Center on Friday, April 1, 2016 The Buckhannon and Upshur County Visitor Center released a new advertisement, displaying the beauties of the area. The video

COWGER: If Mayor Rick Edwards has any decency, he will resign.

BUCKHANNON — On Saturday, candidate for city council Caiden Cowger called for Rick Edwards to resign from his positions of Mayor and Recorder. When referencing gasgate, lying about his college education and the two active arrest warrants in Texas, Cowger expressed that