Highlights of 2019
January
n Local toy drive sets new record.
n Canaan Valley PSD will serve new customers in Canaan Valley.
n Lady Mt. Lions run past Elkins 51-33
n Lowell Moore to serve as County Commission president.
n Emmett Lynn Streets is first baby born in 2019.
n Tucker County girls run past East Hardy and Bishop-Walsh.
n Mt. Lions get win over Moorefield.
n Tucker Valley girls win against Elkins.
n Davis-Thomas Varsity boys win over East Preston 39-28.
n Cadet contributes benches to Thomas veteran’s memorial park.
n Proposed hydro project meeting draws full house.
n Tucker Valley girls pick up win over Gilmer County.
n Lady Bears win over Romney 24-16.
n Davis Thomas girls JV team take win over Tygarts Valley 26-6.
n Tucker County JV boys win over Gilmer County 55-14.
n Hotel/Motel cap removal, increased wind power tax discussed.
n Tucker County girls get wins over Pendleton and Pocahontas.
n Mt. Lions get win at Moorefield 62-37.
n Lady Wildcats hosted Kasson for a varsity win 46-31.
n Tucker Valley over Davis-Thomas JV 38-25.
n Canaan Valley Ski Resort and White Grass host Special Olympics.
n Courthouse awarded $100,000 for renovations and improvements.
February
n Fat Bikes Champs draws 82 riders.
n TCHS Theatre Club qualifies for WV State Thespian Festival.
n Co-Proprietor, of Timberline, Dr. Frederick Reichle, caught in opioid drug ring.
n 24 formal complaints filed in seven months against Timberline four Seasons Utilities.
n Nancy Moore named 2019 WVLC Librarian of the year.
n John Luther Boyles and Donna Alyce Boyles admit to roles in meth distribution operation.
n Lady Mt. Lions win over Petersburg.
n Wildcats varsity win over Elkins Middle.
n Davis-Thomas boys JV pick up win over Union.
n Lady Bears win over Union.
n Canaan Valley Ski Patrol hosted eleventh edition of the Gathering of Mountain Eagles.
n Travis Roberts promoted to Chief of Police
n Sgt. David Gidley II promoted to Lieutenant
n Nicholas Gidley hired as patrolman.
n Allen Loughry sentenced to two years in federal prison.
n Timberline Four Seasons Utilities heads toward receivership.
n Grand Jury indicts ten individuals.
n Tucker County girls end season with wins against Pocahontas County and Pendleton County.
n Mt. Lions win at Pocahontas.
n Davis-Thomas girls pick up win over Union.
n Davis-Thomas boys take championship win over East hardy.
n Wildcat Boys JV take PVL Conference win over Warm Springs.
n Teachers strike against Educational Omnibus Bill.
n PSC to seek receivership of Timberline four Seasons Utilities.
n Lady Mt. Lions win Sectional Championship.
March
n Sgt. Guy DeWeese takes command at Parsons Detachment of the West Virginia State Police.
n Almost Heaven Salon opens doors in Thomas.
n Mt. Lions capture Sectional Championship over Pendleton County.
n Shane Eakle accepts football job at East Fairmont.
n Tucker County girls win over Notre Dame to advance to State Tournament.
n Proposed Hydro Project comes to a halt.ydro Project comes to a halt.
n Neal Kisamore takes over as Tucker County baseball head coach.
n TCHS boys named to Basketball All-PVC Team.
n Tucker County basketball players earn All-State recognition.
April
n Dr. Timothy Thorne, new dentist at St. George Medical-Dental Clinic.
n Misti Shine joins St. George Medical Clinic.
n Samantha Bykofsky receives full scholarship to Davis & Elkins College.
n Tucker County boys’ track team wins Charlie Pritt Invitational.
n City of Parsons selected as Blueprint Community.
May
n No Appeal option means No Hydro Plant.
n Educator of the Year: Kelly Reed; Student of the Year: Riley Evans; Employee of the Year: Lois Reed; Business of the Year: Mountain State Brewing; Community Service Award: Robert Burns; Athlete of the Year: John Logar; Tuckineer of 2019: Mayor Joe Drenning.
n Tucker County baseball fall to East Hardy, win at Union.
n Lady Mt. Lions win against Preston 28-27.
n Lady Wildcats take a double against Doddridge County.
n 912 Pub calls Davis home.
n Kaylee Nedrow earns National Award.
n Mt. Lions baseball beat Trinity.
n Tucker County boy’s and girls’ track capture PVC Championship.
n Lady Wildcats take win against Taylor County 21-2.
n Pro Poly America coming to Davis.
n Tucker County boys’ and girls’ track compete at Regional.
n Lady Wildcats end season with 15-3 record.
n Cameron Wamsley signs letter of intent to run cross country and track at Alderson-Broaduss.
n Easton Snyder signs to play golf at Glenville State.
n West Virginia State Police celebrate 100 years of service.
n Tucker County track captures 21 medals at State Meet.
n Tucker County High School graduates class of 2019.
n Melissa Jones is sworn into City Council.
June
n 4.13 miles of Corridor H Contract awarded to Kokosing.
n Tucker County Baseball players earn All-State Recognition.
n Donna’s Family Hair Fashions closes after nearly three decades.
n Kevin Barb and Ethan Carr move on to the state Tractor Driving Competition in Ripley.
n John Bush appointed to County Commission.
n Sadie Ends, Jason McGee, Samantha Chambers and Mason Tibbs honored for perfect attendance for school year 2019.
n Appalachian Expeditions leads their first Tucker County backpacking trip.
July
n Private helicopter crashes in Cheat River injuring three passengers.
n Tucker OEM launches Emergency Alert Management System.
n Hillbilly Vapes back in business after blaze.
n Flask floods result in minor damage in Tucker County.
n Jon Bush joins the Tucker County Commission.
n Stalnaker-Richardson Recreation Center opens.
n Mike and Robin Hardy open MR Pizza.
n City of Parsons hosts first Car Show.
August
n Donald Allen Poling sentenced to 46 months incarceration for drug distribution.
n Dustin and Sarah Luzier open Louie’s Bargain Warehouse in Davis.
n Scott Lycliter and Justin Edge win Tri-State Bass Circuit and were also point champions over 20 competitors.
n Sydney Nestor was awarded 2019 Female freshman Athlete of the Year at D&E College.
n Kesley Kyle named WLU Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach at West Liberty University near Wheeling.
n Tucker County Golf Team open season with two wins.
n Shelby Beavers is crowned 2019 Queen Daphne.
September
n Tucker County Golf stays undefeated on the season.
n Citizens show opposition of 1% city tax. Council denies consideration.
n Tucker Valley football wins at Moorefield 18-0.
n Parsons and Thomas VFD earn perfect scores on major inspection.
n Miners and Merchants Bank celebrate new location.
n TCHS participates in Regional lawnmower and tractor driving contest.
n The Pines retirement community expands.
October
n Run For It distributes over $230,000.
n Historic Coal company office building in Thomas is placed on the West Virginia Endangered properties list.
n K-9 Officer “Gabor” celebrates first year with Sheriff’s office.
n New trail lighting underway in Mill Race Park.
n Tucker County Golf qualifies for States.
n Cpl. J.R. Wince joins the Parsons Detachment of the West Virginia State Police.
n Disgruntled citizens address EMS fee.
n Elkins Physical Therapy coming to Parsons.
n City of Parsons Police Department received new cruiser.
n Tucker County Landfill Management controlled by WV Solid Waste Authority.
n Tucker County girl’s cross country qualifies for State meet.
November
n Tanner Burns and Jacob Hauser receive FFA Highest honor: American Degree.
n Anita Kerens Helmick recognized as 2018 WV Teacher of the Year.
n Mountaineer Garden Club joins blue Star Memorial Program.
n Lady Mt. Lions cross country run at State Championship, finishing 5th as a team among class “A” teams.
n Jacob Kopec sworn in as City of Parsons Chief of Police.
n TCHS unveils new collaborative gate project.
n TCHS cheerleaders compete in Regional Competition.
n Emerald Tree Boutique cuts the grand opening ribbon.
n Timberline sold for $2.2 million.
December
n Rite Aid fully converts to Walgreens.
n Canadian helicopter makes unscheduled landing in Hendricks.
n Shavers Fork Properties aim to improve City with new apartments and cabins.
n Christmas spirit is not dampened for parade.
n Flash freezing and black ice on Friday 13.
n Lady Wildcats win over Moorefield.
n Lady Mt. Lions get wins over South Harrison and Philip-Barbour.
n Dick Bolinger portrays his train history artifacts.
