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THE BARBOUR BUZZ


Barbour County Families Encouraged to Prepare Emergency Plans – Don’t Forget Your Pets
(Article provided as a courtesy of Barbour County Office of Emergency Management) As disasters like floods, winter storms, and power...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Head Start Holds Fall Social
Barbour County Head Start/Pre-K and Early Head Start held the first Parent Social Event on November 8, 2024, at the Barbour County...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Barbour County Republican Executive Committee Holds Year End Meeting
The Barbour County Republican Executive Committee convened for its final meeting of 2024 on November 19, celebrating a clean sweep for...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 6, 20242 min read


City Council Approves Amendment To The Ordinance Regarding Transfer Station Rates
By Marija Ilic On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, City of Philippi Council held a public hearing and subsequently approved an ordinance...

Marija Ilic
Nov 29, 20242 min read


November Is National Hospice Month
Barbour County commissioners joined with WV Caring Hospice Care in proclaiming November National Hospice Month. Nancy Dotson, Volunteer...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Plans For The New Office Building In Barbour County
Residents of Barbour County have recently noticed a new office building besides Tractor Supply, and the owner has ended the speculation...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Leer South Donates Food Boxes
By Marija Ilic On Monday, November 25, employees of Arch Coal Leer South Mining Complex, started spreading holiday cheer by donating food...

Marija Ilic
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Battlers Knob Hosts Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
By Marija Ilic On Sunday, November 24, Battlers Knob was a site of the free community Thanksgiving dinner, organized by Kaytee Thorne and...

Marija Ilic
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Rotary Club Continues Personal Hygiene Collection
The local Rotary Club reminds residents to drop off contributions of personal hygiene items into one of the many collection boxes...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Local Emergency Responders Have Busy Wednesday
By Marija Ilic Last Wednesday, November 20, Barbour County emergency responders had a busy afternoons, responding to two electric pole...

Marija Ilic
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Electric Pole Fire Causes Power Outage
Picture credit: Covered Bridge Media By Marija Ilic In the last week, City of Philippi residents found themselves twice in dark as the...

Marija Ilic
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Official Election Results
After canvassing was completed last week, Barbour County Clerk certified the election results with the Secretary of State’s office. The...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Board Of Education Discusses Drop In Enrollment
By Marija Ilic Barbour County Board of Education met on Monday, November 18, 2024, for their regularly scheduled meeting, during which...

Marija Ilic
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Two Accepted Into Elite WV Choir
On October 26, 2024, eight students from the Philip Barbour Colt Chords (select choir) auditioned for the West Virginia Choral Directors...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Abdeahmed Gahlan Sentenced
A sentencing hearing was held in the Circuit Court of Barbour County on November 7, 2024 before the Honorable Shawn D. Nines. Andrew Lynn...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Arch Resources’ Leer South Mining Complex Hosts 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Expo
On November 7, 2024, Arch Resources’ Leer South Mining Complex held its 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Expo at the Leer South Mine Office. The...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Nancy McLean Recognized
The Philippi Lions Club would like to recognize Nancy McLean. Nancy became a member in 2021 and was sponsored by Tina Mouser. She is...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Miriam Rice Recognized
The Philippi Lions Club would like to recognize Miriam Rice. Miriam joined the club in 2022 and was sponsored by Elaine Benson. She is...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 22, 20241 min read


One Arrested On The Possession With Intent Charges
On October 31, City of Belington Police went to a residence on Bradenburg Street to issue a warrant to the occupant of the house, John...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Love Like Keaton Foundation Receives Donation
Philippi Elementary School completed a community service project this past week. Students worked hard to bring in money increments of 61...

The Barbour Buzz
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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