BUCKHANNON, WV — Robert Osburn announced on December 15, 2017, that he is entering the race for Buckhannon city council. There are presently two seats up for a vote, one held by Councilwomen Mary Albaugh and the other occupied by Councilman Dave
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BUCKHANNON — On August 31, 2017, Edwina Howard-Jack with Upshur Indivisible made an announcement that left many Republicans in Upshur County stunned. Long term republican representative, Del. Bill Hamilton, was listed and photographed as attending a planning meeting for the “Hate Has
BUCKHANNON — Upshur Indivisible, the organization behind Buckhannon’s “Hate Has No Home Here” campaign, claims to be an unbiased, non-partisan organization that is “genuinely trying to drive out hate” in our community. In a Mountaineer Journal exclusive exposé, we can confirm that
BUCKHANNON — On Friday, Emily Thompson, who serves as the Planned Parenthood South Atlantic Field Organizer, delivered a speech advocating for the increased availability of abortion. Her remarks were made at the “Hate Has No Home Here” event that was held at
IMAGES: Left – Mountaineer Journal, Center – Buckhannon Pride, Right – Getty BUCKHANNON — Last Friday, Mayor of Buckhannon David McCauley announced that he plans on proposing an ordinance empowering the city’s LGBT community. Many Christians in the community are concerned that
BUCKHANNON — Rev. Janice Hill, one of the featured speakers at the recent “Hate Has No Home Here” event, called for a ban on prayer in city council meetings. She stated in her closing remarks that a city council meeting is not an appropriate place
BUCKHANNON — On Wednesday, Del. Bill Hamilton (WV-49) announced that he will be running for WV-District-11 against incumbent and fellow republican Sen. Robert Karnes in 2018. “I filed pre-candidacy for the 2018 election as undeclared on March 10, 2017, but after discussions
CHARLESTON, WV — On Wednesday, the House of Delegates passed a massive tax hike, which is being referred to as the biggest tax increase in West Virginia history. The budget proposes several 0 to 6 percent increases on various services, and was approved
CHARLESTON, WV — During the West Virginia “AAA” Girls’ Basketball Championship, an allegation has surfaced where a WVSSAC Referee allegedly told the Lady Bucs that they were going to lose. This is claimed to have occurred approximately around the 4th quarter. The allegation comes from two
CHARLESTON, WV — The Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs returned home with West Virginia Girls Basketball Runner-Up title, after losing to the Huntington Highlanders 72-54. Many believe that Huntington was assisted by poor officials, calling 20-out-of-27 fouls on Buckhannon just in the second half.