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October 20, 2021

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Powwow Celebrates Native Presence in West Virginia

October 18, 2021

Bruce Morris honors memory of Bob Smith as his widow, Cathy, looks on By Cassady Rosenblum The Lakota, Lanape, and many other native tribes were present at the Five Rivers Campground, in Parsons, for the third annual “We Are Still Here” Thunder in the Mountains Powwow. Native Americans from as nearby as Holly Meadows and as far away as Iowa honored their heritage through dancing and...

State & National News

More than $432K going to Legal Aid of West Virginia
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Legal Services Corp. has awarded more than $400,000 to Legal Aid of West Virginia to help low-income residents […]
Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems
in WV State News, exclusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s Washington’s enduring question: What does Joe Manchin want? But increasingly the answer is crystal clear. The […]
WVa sheriff’s, police departments receive cash for firearms
in WV State News, exclusive
PINEVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — Several police and sheriff’s departments in West Virginia are among those benefiting from the state […]
At 105, Lily Julian can still throw a party
in WV State News, exclusive
LEASANT VALLEY, WV (AP) — Renata “Lily” Julian celebrated her 105th birthday Saturday with a somewhat boisterous crowd at her […]
COVID-19 vaccine exemption passes West Virginia House
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill to limit West Virginia employers in their ability to require workers to be vaccinated against the […]

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Sgt. V. Pyles is the new Sgt. at the Parsons Detachment

October 14, 2021

Sgt. Victor Pyles is the newest member of the Parsons Detachment of the West Virginia State...

WV State Parks extends Adventurer Challenges through end of year

October 14, 2021

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Due to overwhelming success, the West Virginia State Parks Ultimate Adventurer and Junior Adventurer Challenges are...

Monongahela National Forest Plans Fall 2021 Prescribed Burns

October 14, 2021

Elkins, W.Va., October 4, 2021 – Monongahela National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burns on about 1,100 acres in Greenbrier,...

Tucker County Sheriff Office Monthly Activity

October 14, 2021

Month of September 2021 Felony Arrests (charges or indictments) 0 Persons Arrested on Felony charges 0 Misdemeanor arrest (charges or...

Obituaries

Patty Heitz

October 14, 2021

Ms. Patty Heitz, age 72, passed away on October 4, 2021. Patty was born in Harman, WV to Joseph...

Richard Edward Kencel, Sr.

October 10, 2021

Richard Edward Kencel, Sr., age 73 years, a resident of the Clover Run Community, Parsons, WV departed this life Wednesday,...

Barbara Ann Slaubaugh Evans

October 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Slaubaugh Evans, 74, of the Leadmine Community, passed from this life Tuesday, October 6, 2021, at Davis Medical...

Wanda Jean Bennett Miller

October 10, 2021

Wanda Jean Bennett Miller, age 88 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life Monday evening, October 4, 2021,...

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Baked Steak Dinner

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Education

WVDOT Invites Public to Review STIP Amendments

Tucker County High School Homecoming celebrated

October 9, 2021

The Tucker County High School and community celebrated Homecoming last week with the 2021 Homecoming Court (pictured above), a Homecoming...

OEM Director and Health Inspector Attend Tucker County Board of Education Meeting To Discuss COVID19

September 22, 2021

Written By: Jennifer Dearborn Once again, our local school officials are on the edge of their seats as...

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS FALL SPEECH and AUDIOLOGY SCREENINGS/RESCHECKS SCHEDULED

September 14, 2021

Tucker County Schools will be conducting the fall speech and audiology screenings/rechecks in our schools. Speech/Hearing screenings are scheduled to...