Fifty-five teams are registered for Tucker Community Foundation’s annual Run For It; the largest roster since the program began in 2007. Teams representing the Foundations eight county service area, and one statewide team are competing for $85,000 in cash awards to benefit a wide variety of community causes. The...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – The Tucker Community Foundation is looking at purchasing the current building in Davis that houses Boomtown Java and the Highland Food and Farm Market – and if all is successful, Executive Director Robert Burns said the Foundation hopes to...
By Elizabeth Lancaster The Parsons Advocate Three local churches will soon welcome Evangelist Dan Frederick as he arrives to preach a six night Revival throughout Tucker County. Pastors Loren and Susan Metzner and Pastor Neil Parsons say they are excited to have the pleasure of hosting the event,...
Welcome to the Chamber Corner! The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce will be highlighting a new chamber member every month in the Chamber Corner. We are excited to use this space as a way to showcase with the community our wonderful members. The newest member to join the Chamber...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartJonathan Hicks, director of support services/food service director, updates the Tucker County BOE about the facilities and food services in the county during Monday’s BOE meeting. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Tucker County Board of Education members received an update on...
By Penny Ellison The Parsons Advocate Those of us of a “certain age”, yes myself included, probably remember fondly the comedy of Mr. Red Skelton. Perhaps you were old enough to remember him on radio or like millions of us remember his The Red Skelton Show. His comedy...
The Red Hat Purple Majesties meet at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Parsons for a catered Italian buffet by Chef John Bush. Duchesses for the recent event were Phyllis Carr, Janet Coleman, Diane Dilly, Jane Parsons, Mary Ann Phillips, Linda Tucci and Parsons Mayor Dorothy Judy. By Beth...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – April Miller, who was involved in an accident where two children and one adult died, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of child neglect in Tucker County Circuit Court Tuesday. Tucker County Circuit Court Judge Lynn Nelson dismissed one...
DAVIS, W.Va. – Looking for a great getaway trip? The small towns of Thomas and Davis were recently voted the Best Place to Experience the Fall by WV LIVING Magazine readers. WV LIVING magazine’s third annual Best of West Virginia Awards will feature the results of the contest...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartHundreds gather for 12th annual Pickin’ in Parsons at Five River Campground. The event kicked off Wednesday and attracted folks from all across the United States who enjoy bluegrass music. Blue Highway gets toes tapping Saturday during their noon performance. By Beth Christian Broschart The...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County 911 Telecommunicators receive a trophy for their participation in the 2015 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in April. Accepting the trophy on behalf of the center are Joe Meloy, Darla Stemple, Judy Long and Beverly Cantrell. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced an award of $1,557,503 in Child Advocacy Center grant program funds to 20 projects across the state, including funds of $79,773 for the Randolph/Tucker County Children’s Advocacy Center. Tomblin’s announcement was made Wednesday, and...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartAlicia Lambert, principal at Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School, updates Tucker County BOE members of the school’s back to school preparations during Monday’s BOE meeting. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Alicia Lambert, principal of Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School addressed...
DAVIS, W.Va. – The fourth annual Brew Skies Festival will kick-off Friday, August 21 at Timberline Four Seasons resort in Canaan Valley, W.Va. Presented by Mountain State Brewing Company, the family-friendly festival features a full lineup of local and national musicians and craft beer from select West Virginia breweries....
Retired USAF Colonel Mark Chapin and Eagle Scout Lucas Bast crouch in the midst of a wilderness survival area constructed on the property of Canaan Valley Baptist Church. Submitted by Brad Spencer CANAAN VALLEY — While survival based reality shows have become a regular form of entertainment on television,...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate THOMAS – Thousands of folks flocked to Mountaineer Days last weekend, where everyone attended many events in between rain showers. The event, sponsored by the Mountaineer Days Committee, kicked into high gear Friday with a hot dog sale and cakewalk at the...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – Nearly 1,500 folks gathered at Canaan Valley State Park last Sunday to share the 25th Annual Celebration of the Arts with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. The event was made possible with the Tucker County Alpine Festival Association, the...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – More than 300 supporters of the Tucker Community Foundation gathered for the 26th annual Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party on July 3 at Canaan Valley State Park Resort. Folks donned red, white and blue, celebrating the 4th of July, and...
Youth gather Tuesday at Mill Race Park in Parsons for the Summer Feeding Program. The program began June 22 and will continue weekdays at noon through Aug. 12. Locations include Mill Race Park, St. George Park, Hambleton Park, Hendricks Park, the Thomas Community Center and the Davis Community Center. Meals...
By Penny Ellison The Parsons Advocate DiBacco touches the name of his cousin on the Vietnam Memorial. Local D-Day Veteran, Vincent DiBacco, took the ride of a life time recently when he went on an “Honor Flight” to Washington, D.C. Huntington Honor Flight, is a part of the Honor...
