Because it is getting closer to Spring, we’d like to remind you of some of the activities going on at our Senior Centers. Our Parsons Center has Bingo on Tuesdays after lunch until approximately 1:00 p.m. They serve lunch every week day from 11:30 to 12:30. Our monthly Outpost (covered-dish...
Elkins, W.Va., March 1, 2024 — The approaching arrival of spring brings excitement for camping, hiking, and experiencing Monongahela National Forest. Preparations are underway to open favorite recreation sites across the landscape. Recreation and getting outside improves our moods, relieves stress and makes us happier people. Come out and play...
Join the annual celebration by donating on Red Cross Giving Day (March 27), giving blood, volunteering or taking a lifesaving skills course MORGANTOWN, WV, Feb. 29, 2024— The American Red Cross, Central Appalachia Region’s Allegheny Highlands Chapter is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor...
Davis VFD Chief Alan Cosner is working on a $1 million shelter project for the Fire Hall in Davis. The project would provide the VFD with a full time shelter designation and provide emergency accommodations for the public in case of emergency, as well as bunk rooms for fire fighting...
Zach Musgrove presents the City of Parsons Council with updates for three civic improvement projects the City is currently working on with Thrasher. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Work on three Civic Improvement Projects is progressing according to Zach Musgrove. Musgrove presented the latest developments on behalf of...
Davis VFD recently had their 1953 model truck pass a hose test this past year. The 46 year old truck owned by the Town of Davis Volunteer Fire Department will soon have a new tank. Pro Poly in Davis is constructing a new poly tank to replace a failing steel...
Joe Long updates the Tucker County Commission on the status of a new access road at Camp Kidd. The update was part of the Commission's meeting. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Camp Kidd has a new access road. County works crews have been working on the road that...
Matt Marcus addresses the Tucker County Commission. The Commission passed a resolution to support the construction of a trail from Thomas and Davis. The resolution aims to help relieve bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Route 32 between the towns. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Commission...
West Virginia Caring is holding its 28th Annual Camp Caring, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Chestnut Ridge Park, 10 miles east of Morgantown, WV. Camp Caring is a free, one-day grief and loss camp for children and the adult in their life. Applications are being accepted for campers and...
Announcing the newly created Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation, a philanthropic organization supporting one of West Virginia’s most iconic and recognized state parks. The Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation began its development early in 2022 and was recognized in 2023 by the State of West Virginia as a charitable not-for-profit...
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in Communities In Schools sites across West Virginia as part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. Adding these six dogs to Friends With Paws will bring the total...
Blackwater Falls held their 12th annual Cardboard and Duct Tape Sled Race with 24 sled entrees and over a 100 spectators. This year's theme was Dynamic Duos and the entrees did not disappoint with fun entrees like Santa and Mrs. Claus to Mario Brothers to Back to the Future, Scooby Doo, The...
Area high school senior proms will be taking place throughout the area in the coming weeks. Finding that special dress for a young woman’s big night doesn’t have to break the bank. And the solution is right here in the area. The Cinderella Project is a community outreach program...
Elkins, W.Va., Digging and eating ramps in the spring is a traditional activity throughout Appalachia, especially in Monongahela National Forest's gateway communities. While collecting ramps for personal use is permitted on the Forest within established limits, commercial harvesting of ramps in the Forest is prohibited. Personal use is defined as...
County Democratic Executive Committee Chair McClintock announced today that the Tucker County Democratic Convention will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. Rudolph's, 300 Highway 32 Thomas. This County Convention is open to all resident registered Democrats in Tucker County as well as those that would like...
County Democratic Executive Committee Chair McClintock announced today that the Tucker County Democratic Convention will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Rudolph's, 300 Highway 32 (Front Street) Thomas, WV 26292. This County Convention is open to all resident registered Democrats in Tucker County as well...
The Parsons Center celebrated Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The program began with a reading by Arlene Ramsey titled “Valentine Glow.” The Goldenaires choir sang “He Loves Me”. Next Linda Bonner read “Artistry”. The choir then sang “Because He Loved Me.” The February birthdays, Collin Sutton, Jean Morrison,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Each year, FFA Chapters nationwide come together to celebrate National FFA Week, a time dedicated to showing the essence of FFA and its profound influence on members’ lives, and to highlight the importance of agriculture education in our classrooms. National FFA week runs from Feb. 17-24, 2024....
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February – #HeartMonth MORGANTOWN, WV,— The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) is encouraging Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) recipients to apply for the West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) Step Up for Women Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program. The program’s Spring 2024 class begins...
