Photo by Teri CaytonThis particular line of Bradford Pear trees are on First Street in Parsons. Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) is a spring-flowering tree that has been widely planted throughout the eastern U.S. in the last few decades. It is a popular tree that is...
Parsons VFD Co. 10 responded to a residential structure fire Saturday morning at 173 Spruce Street Parsons around 3:40 a.m. Responding units were notified that a occupant was possibly still in the house. Upon arrival one persons was outside the house and transported by Tucker EMS. Additional resources was requested...
The Council for the Town of Davis discussed their enthusiasm and a few concerns over the walk in clinic being added by Davis Health Systems within the Shop N' Save building. By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate With all members present per Recorder Andy...
On Friday, April 9, 2021, Emily Jo Heckler, charged with one count of First-Degree Murder in the death of her step-mother, Marion Heckler, appeared before the Honorable James W. Courrier, Jr. with her attorneys, Jeremy Cooper and Brent Easton. The State appeared by Savannah Hull Wilkins, Prosecuting Attorney. Also present...
Parsons VFD Homecoming Fair scheduled for May 18 - 22, 2021 has been postponed until September 28 - October 2, 2021. This is do to concerns with COVID restrictions and providing a quality and safe event. The Triathlon will still be held on May 15 as planned and next years...
Eleni Brick, Representative from The Thrasher Group spoke on the Parsons Sewer Extension Project and issued a Certificate of Substantial Completion in which City Council approved. Ms. Brick also presented a contract to the City Council to start the design and construction drawings for the Parsons Emergency Water Preparedness and...
Celebrate our food heritage with Alex Coffman, WVU Grant County Extension Agent, for an enjoyable program on “Traditional West Virginia Foods” at 1 p.m. West Virginia’s long history of Appalachian home cooking is seen even today with home gardens, community covered dishes and rows of canned goods on basement shelves....
Jody Carpenter, WV ANR Extension agent for Barbour/ Randolph counties By Doug Bush, Supervisor With so many choices out there, which apple tree should I get? This time of the year all the retailers are offering young apple trees for sale. They do this because so...
Elkins, W.Va., April 5, 2021 — Monongahela National Forest has announced the 2021 opening dates for developed recreation sites across the Forest. Please be advised that these dates may change based upon local conditions. Visit the Forest’s Recreation Conditions Report at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/mnf/recreation for the most current information. Visitors are urged to recreate...
Submitted Column Spring is in full swing in the mountain state with temperatures rising, plants and greenery coming to life and flowers blooming. Another true sign of better weather approaching is Spring Gobbler Season, which will kick off April 19th in West Virginia. This year, the hunting time frame has expanded...
Dominion Energy West Virginia reminds customers and the general public that West Virginia law requires property owners and contractors to call 8-1-1 -- to have underground utility lines marked -- at least two business days prior to ANY digging project. WV 811, also known as Miss Utility of West Virginia, Inc.,...
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) reminds the public to be cautious throughout spring fire season and follow safe burning laws. Between Jan. 1 and March 25, 2021, the state has reported 312 fires and nearly 3,000 acres burned. During the same period in 2020, the state counted 158...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Children and Families has been granted approval by the federal government to issue emergency supplemental allotments to households currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of an ongoing response to COVID-19. The U.S Department...
The Tucker County Solid Waste Authority met to discuss the financials of the Landfill now as compared to this time a year ago. By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate After having to cancel the February meeting of the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority due...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate After nearly two hours securing what both parties felt to be a qualified jury of 12, Circuit Court Clerk Sharon Moats swore them in for the trial of Deanna Waybright, being charged with two counts of uttering, which is a felony charge. The...
A formal statement from the Town of Thomas states the following. “On March 24, 2021, the Thomas City Council accepted the written resignation of former Mayor Matt Quattro. Per West Virginia State Code the former Recorder, Kim Johnson, has taken over the duties of the Mayor. The Recorder will perform...
Elkins, WV— Davis Medical Center’s Radiology Department recently received an award for complying with the Nuclear Regulatory Safety Protocols. The NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulates the safety of nuclear materials, and performs inspections every three years. NRC inspects multiple areas that include; training of personnel, radiation protection, radiation dose records, and security of...
Five Rivers Public Library hours starting April 5, Monday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. ** Fines will no longer be waived on materials, checked out after April 5. For the safety of our librarians and you...
North Central Community Action will be taking applications for the 2021 Garden Program beginning April 5 to April 15. The Garden Program is FREE and designed to help families supplement their food supply by providing vegetables or fruit plants and seeds. Qualifying applicants must be at or below the 200%...
Tucker County Giving Circle (TCGC) is offering grants to be used by not-for-profit organizations to fund projects that support the needs of women and/or children in Tucker County. Any not-for-profit organization based in Tucker County that aligns with the TCGC mission of building the life skills of women and/or children...
