During Tuesday’s Parsons City Council meeting, Councilwoman Jane Barb shared a newspaper clipping. Although the exact date of the article is unknown, it is known it appeared prior to the installation of the clock in the tower of the Tucker County Courthouse. PARSONS HAS: Two banks, Two bands,...
ArtSpring promotes and cultivates the arts in public life and presents a Memorial Day weekend festival of the arts in the highlands of Tucker County, WV. ArtSpring was founded in 2011 when gallery owners, artists and musicians of Tucker County came together with a vision to connect and...
Seniors gather Tuesday at the Mt. Top Senior Center in Thomas to celebrate Mother’s Day. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate THOMAS – Mothers are very special and on Tuesday, seniors gathered at the Mt. Top Senior Center to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy a luncheon....
THOMAS Cottrill’s Opera House ArtSpring Silent Auction Opening Reception l Friday, May 22 5:30-7:30pm Sponsored by: Tucker Community Foundation and Tip Top Café Bidding begins with refreshments and music from Aurora Celtic. Live at the Opera House: A Special Concert with Heather Hannah & Ben Nelson l Friday, May...
Uniforms worn by Cpl. Berlin L. “Bud” Sponaugle during his 1952-1954 tour in Alaska. While stationed at Ft. Richardson Army Base in Anchorage, Alaska, several intense situations occurred. With Russia only being 55 miles away at its narrowest point, they intimidated the US by continually flying into US air...
Photo by Kevin HostetlerTCHS Athletes that signed at letter of intent on May 14th (L-R): Isaac Cole, Aiyana Kachmarek, Wes Knotts, Michael Callaway, Marshall Whisner and Kelsey Kyle By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – It was a big day on Thursday May 14th at Tucker County High School...
Photo by Dave HelmickThe Tucker County Girls’ Track team captured the Class ”A” - Region 2 Championship at Buckhannon-Upshur on May 15th By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com BUCKHANNON – The Lady Mt. Lions Track team captured the Region 2 Championship last Friday May 15th. It was total domination for the...
Photo by Dave HelmickTucker County’s Justin Fike pops the ball up in a recent game against Pocahontas County By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com MT. STORM – Tucker County started Sectional play last Monday May 11th at Union. The Mt. Lions out hit the home standing Tigers 7 to 4,...
The Tucker Cultural District Authority is pleased to announce the reappointment of two of its members and the replacement appointment of another. On April 22, 2015 Governor Earl Ray Tomlin approved the reappointment of Diane Hinkle and Brad Moore to the TCCDA Board as well the replacement of...
Highlands Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQB: HBSI) announces results of operations for the first quarter of 2015. Highlands Bankshares, Inc., the parent company of The Grant County Bank and Capon Valley Bank, posted first quarter 2015 earnings of $755,000 or $0.56 per share of common stock outstanding (EPS), compared to $594,000...
The Annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair to be held Saturday, June 6 at Canaan Valley the Bear Paw Ski Lodge promises a wide variety of free and low cost health screenings and education to help people take control of their health. The event time is from 7...
Seven officers participate in an Active Shooter Training recently in Parsons. PARSONS – Safety is important, especially when it comes to the safety of our children. Local law enforcement officers participated in training in Parsons recently, learning what to do if there would be a situation in a school...
DAVIS – This weekend, the Davis Fire Hall was transformed into a gallery showcasing art pieces created by the very talented youth in Tucker County. The STArt 2015 Student Art Show winners were announced Sunday, and a check for $2,000 was given to help support art programs in Tucker County...
Canaan Vacation Resort Condominiums DAVIS – Just minutes from skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, golf and many other year-round activities is a vacation retreat – the Land of Canaan Vacation Resort Condominiums. Recently, many upgrades and renovations have been made – and even though the facilities were built in the 1980s,...
DAVIS – More than 60 emergency personnel gathered at Canaan Valley Resort last weekend to update and sharpen their skills and broaden their learning during TACTICS – Tucker All Hazards Conference Training in Canaan. This is the Darla Stemple, Director of the Tucker County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency...
It’s not too late to get your tickets for the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual Chamber Awards. Executive Director Jessica Scowcroft said the banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Canaan Valley Resort. “Tickets are only $35 and can be purchased at the Information Center...
“It was scary, you know. But this is our dream, and we’re gonna be happy doing what we’re doing. And now, we’ve got our tenth anniversary this year.” – Daniel Routh, Nu-Blu To step out and decide to make a living in music takes a tremdendous leap of personal...
