Buchanan Excavating

06/03/2026

Well… we had a plan. And then our kids got involved. 😅

Originally, we were supposed to pick FOUR winners for the Pike County Fair passes…

But after some very passionate debates, a little negotiating, and at least one “that’s NOT fair!” moment… we somehow ended up with SIX winners. 🤦‍♀️😂

Apparently, when siblings are in charge of judging, compromise means everybody sneaks a few extra in.

So… congratulations to our 6 winners! 🎉
(We’re just as surprised as you are.)

Thanks to everyone who submitted your kids’ artwork — you made it very hard to choose… clearly. ❤️

Keenan Kelsie Sappington
Jessica Stephenson
Brenda Conkright
Christina Hannel Smith
Kerry Tiffany Latham

Please reach out to organize pick up.

06/03/2026

Get those submissions in for your chance to win! Our kiddos will review the art and pick their 4 favorites at 5pm today.

06/02/2026

🚨🚨 WIFE TAKEOVER ALERT 🚨🚨

Y’all… he left his phone unattended, so naturally I did what any good wife would do… took over the business page 😏💁‍♀️

Since he works SO hard (and because I’m clearly the fun one in this marriage), I decided we’re giving away 🎡✨ FOUR FULL-WEEK FAIR ENTRY PASSES to the Pike County IL Fair!!! ✨🎡

That means each winner gets a pass good for admission ALL WEEK LONG — come and go, soak up every night of the fair, and not miss a thing! 🙌

Yep… FOUR lucky winners are about to be living their best fair life — rides, food, memories, and maybe a funnel cake or five 🤤

🎨✨ HOW TO ENTER ✨🎨
Have your kids submit their BEST summer artwork in the comments below! ☀️🌻🎡

Our kids will be the official judges (very serious business over here 😂), and they’ll pick their FOUR FAVORITES!

🏆 Winners will be announced Wednesday night at 5pm! 🏆

Good luck everyone!! And don’t worry… I’ll deal with him later 😉

02/06/2025

Buchanan Excavating is looking to hire 1-2 individuals.

Requirements.
Must be 21 years old.
MUST Have a Class A CDL.
Be able to pass a drug test.

Most of our work revolves around CTL (skid loader) experience is preferred (but not necessary for an individual willing to learn).

Also need to be able to travel 3-4 days per week (Only when we travel to Columbia MO) and only for a couple weeks/ year. During this time you will be home Friday-Sunday, weather permitting.

Starting pay is $15-20/hr skid loader work(pay depends on experience)

Hand cutter $20-30/hr
Hand cutting is very physical and strenuous.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call Joe @ 217-491-0232. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank You.
Joe Buchanan.

06/25/2024

Does anyone local do mobile window tinting? Would like to tint some windows on a mini excavator and skid loader.

01/30/2022

This is the final product. All brush removed and mulched. Took approximately 2 hrs.

01/30/2022

Customer wanted to take out the scrub brush.

01/30/2022