The Christmas Spectacular at the American Mountain Theater in Elkins, W.Va. will be extra special this year with the addition of some fabulous new cast members who will be joining them to celebrate the season beginning on Friday, November 27, 2015. Chief among them being the 2012 $5 Million...
DAVIS, W.Va. (Nov. 11, 2015) – Two notable West Virginia state parks, Canaan Valley Resort and Black Waterfalls State Park, recently hired new superintendents. Canaan Valley Resort announced the recent hire of Stan Beafore and Blackwater Falls State Park recently announced the hire of Matt Baker. “Both of these...
DAVIS, W.Va., November 12, 2015 – Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains will launch its 2015/2016 ski season on Dec. 18. And new this year is the addition of glade skiing in the eastern part of the mountain between two black diamond runs. Located in...
It’s been a difficult year for many local families given the challenges of the current economy and other factors that families face living in rural, isolated counties like Tucker. The annual Warm The Children (WTC) program is one way that others can help lend a hand to those in...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2015 West Virginia buck firearms season begins Monday, Nov. 23, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 5. This is the state’s most popular hunting season and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to obtain their DNR identification number (DNR ID#) before...
Tucker County Cultural District Authority is now accepting grant applications for the 2015-2016 grant cycle. The funding pool is 28,000 dollars. Projects must qualify as eligible under the Hotel Motel Tax guidelines established for the state to support construction or maintenance of public parks, tourist Information Centers, or recreational...
Stephanie Summerfield and Mike Delaney have joined the outpatient team as Physical Therapy Assistants at Cortland Rehabilitation Center. Mike Delaney and Stephanie Summerfield have joined the Cortland Rehabilitation Center of Thomas as Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs). Native to the region, Delaney and Summerfield feel fortunate to live and work...
Photo submitted by City of ParsonsFolks working for the City of Parsons Business Office accept a 2015 Distinguished Employer Award from Emily Grandusky, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor with the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, Division of Rehabilitation Services. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate ...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartCol. Alan Tomson, U.S. Army, retired, serves as guest speaker for the Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School Veterans Day Program Tuesday at the school. More than 100 Veterans and their families attended the ceremony. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate HAMBLETON - All...
Allegheny Highlands Parents as Teachers expands its territory to include Randolph and Barbour counties. Staff includes, back row: Rebecca Vance, Lisa Radford, Sheila Lipscomb, Billie Haddox; fourth row: Kristy Shifflett, Crystal Surguy, Sandra Bohon; third row: Angie Davis, Questie Reams, Heather Stemple; second row: Karina Shreve, D’Vona Mayle, Cindy...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Veterans gather with Dominion Virginia Power officials and employees Monday to accept a new podium for the Tucker County Veterans Memorial Wall in Parsons. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – The Tucker County Veterans Memorial Wall in Parsons has...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartOfficials cut a ribbon for the opening of a nearly three mile stretch of Corridor H from Davis to Bismarck Thursday. The entire 9.89 miles from Davis to Bismarck is slated to be completed in late summer 2016. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartBlackwater Falls State Park Superintendent Matt Baker accepts the Excellence in Hospitality Award Friday from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Bob Fala. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – Blackwater Falls State Park staff and employees were honored Friday for...
A soldier receives a card and a hug from D.T.E.M.S. Student By Penny Ellison The Parsons Advocate Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School hosted its annual Veterans’ Day Celebration last Friday. Over 30 veterans and guests attended along with parents, staff and students making a crowd of more than...
Tucker County's Madison Reall finished 8th in the PVC Championship on 10/13/15 By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com SHORT GAP – The Tucker County Girls' and Boys’ Cross Country teams competed in the PVC Championship at Frankfort High School on October 13th. The Girls team competed in a race that...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com BAKER – The Lady Mt. Lions Cheerleaders traveled to East Hardy on Saturday October 17th to compete in the PVC Cheer Championship. Tucker County had a very clean routine up to the last pyramid, but a 51 point safety deduction pushed them from 1st...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com PETERSBURG – The Tucker Valley Middle School football team traveled to Petersburg Middle School last Wednesday October 14th in Petersburg. The Wildcats rallied back to take the lead 30-26 late in the game, but the Vikings scored again to take the contest 32-30. The...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com MOOREFIELD – The Mt. Lions traveled to #3 Moorefield last Friday September 18th. Tucker County got down early and could not slow down Moorefield to take the loss on the road 56-13. The Yellowjackets received the opening kick and Will Schoonover caught the ball...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com FRANKLIN – The Wildcats Middle School football team traveled to Pendleton County on Wednesday September 16th. Tucker Valley scored first, but Pendleton County scored 28 unanswered points to take the win 28-6. Tucker Valley got the ball to start the game and Liam hood...
Photos by Beth Christian BroschartFolks from Parsons and across the country gather to unveil an interpretive sign for the Parsons Butternut tree, the largest known butternut tree in West Virginia. Butternut trees are considered endangered. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Local elected officials gathered...
