Photo by Beth Christian Broschart By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Tucker County Commissioners started out 2016 by electing a president, and Lowell Moore will continue to serve in that capacity another year. Moore was selected for this honor last Monday, and said he will...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartYounger participants in the World’s Largest Ski Lesson Friday learn to make a slice of pizza with their skis. Canaan Valley Resort offered lessons through the World’s Largest Lesson Organizing Team’s initiative to set industry and Guinness World Records for teaching people how to...
Connie Collins, Parsons City Recorder, is sworn in to her position July, 2014. She submitted her resignation during Tuesday’s Parsons City Council meeting. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – It was with deep regret and sadness that members of the Parsons City Council voted to...
Photo by Bill RoweThe new comfort station was delivered and set in place at Mill Race Park during December. The facility has restrooms and a water fountain, and will serve that side of Mill Race Park as well as the Allegheny Highlands Bike Trail. By Beth Christian Broschart The...
Catie and Todd Lynn stand outside the Tucker County Courthouse after praying for the county and as they made their way through the region. By Briana Lynn A family from South Carolina is on the journey of a lifetime as they travel on foot across the United States praying...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – A familiar motto will soon be included on local fire apparatus. “In God We Trust” will be placed on all trucks and vehicles of the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department. Parsons Fire Chief Kevin White said the vote to place...
As we reflect over the past year, here are a few of the highlights, accomplishments and events that happened: January Lowell Moore is elected Tucker County Commission President. Mountaintop Library Director Ivonne Martinez attended the Public Library Assoc. Leadership Academy. Three Tucker County men are arrested in conjunction with...
Photo courtesy of Mesereau Travel Public Relations and Canaan Valley Resort By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Any anticipation of ‘dashing through the snow’ has been just that – dashed – as local temperatures have been unseasonably warm and nearly devoid of snow this December....
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DOLLY SODS – Two female hikers who were lost Wednesday in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area near Beaver Dam were located early Thursday morning around 9 a.m. Tucker County 911 officials said the hikers were both in their early 20s. Officials...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate ELKINS – The Master Naturalists of Canaan Valley and the Tygart Valley Master Naturalists are teaming up to recruit folks interested in becoming master naturalists. The groups are sponsoring an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Division of...
Photo by Kevin HostetlerEthan Crosten goes to the basket for 2 of his 23 points in Tucker County’s 61-58 win against Preston last Wednesday TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – The Mt. Lions Boys’ Basketball team hosted Preston last Wednesday December 30th. Tucker County’s Ethan Crosten hit a half-court shot as...
Photo by Kelly HelmickSydney Moore makes a pass in the Lady Mt. Lions 41-36 win over Spring Mills at Keyser last Tuesday By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com KEYSER – The Tucker County Girls’ Basketball team traveled to Keyser to play a first round game against Fairmont Senior in the...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Tucker Valley Girls’ Basketball JV and Varsity teams traveled to play in the Robert L. Bland Middle School Tournament. The JV team began tournament play on Monday December 28th against Washington Irving. The Lady Wildcats JV team fell in the contest 24-5. Elania...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate HAMBLETON – A much loved item that depicts the history of the Tucker County High School Band has made its way back home, thanks to the generosity of its owner. The Tucker County High School Band Quilt, pieced and stitched by St....
Photo courtesy of the City of Parsons By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Those attending the River City Christmas Story Parade and celebration are still talking about the fun activities before, during and following the parade. Nearly 70 entries strutted, drove and walked through downtown...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartKim Lipscomb, Special Education Director of Tucker County Schools, updates Tucker County BOE members Monday sharing results of the county monitoring. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Tucker County Board Members received nothing but good news at their meeting Monday evening....
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – The school based health clinic at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School will be making a request to add to its existing facility. Paul Wamsley, of the St. George Medical Clinic said the group is looking into adding dental services...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – The Lady Mt. Lions Basketball team hosted Petersburg on December 22nd. The Lady Vikings pulled off the road upset in overtime as they handed Tucker County their first loss of the season 56-50. Tucker County led struggled in the first quarter, but...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Davis-Thomas Girls’ Basketball team hosted Harman on December 21st. The Girls’ team picked up the close victory in the first contest 34-33. Alena Lambruno led the Lady Bears with 11 points and MacKenzie Zirk added 9 points. In the second game the Davis-Thomas...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Tucker Valley Boys’ Basketball traveled to Mill Creek on December 21st for 2 games against Tygarts Valley Middle. In the first game the JV team fell by the final score of 43-34. Wyatt Betler led Tucker Valley with 11 points. In the Varsity...
