BUCKHANNON — Saying Buckhannon is “strong and forward-looking,” Mayor Robbie Skinner talked about the city’s goals for 2026. During Buckhannon City Council’s Jan. 15 meeting, which coincided with the 210-year anniversary of the founding of the city, Skinner gave his annual State of the City Address. Significant improvements were also made to the city’s treatment plant and pump stations. When speaking on the Buckhannon City Police Department and the Buckhannon Fire Department, Skinner highlighted how both departments returned to their “full strength” in 2025 with the addition of new officers and volunteer firefighters. The Buckhannon City Police Department plans to host several training sessions at both the Training Room at the Public Safety Complex and the Event Center at Brushy Fork.