Career Services Mini-Course: Let’s Learn LinkedIn Career Services Presents – Let's Learn LinkedIn The topics will include: LinkedIn Basics 101 Tips on Profile Optimization Take Action: Engagement, Networking, & Outreach. Plus, a FREE Professional Digital Headshot Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided! Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor | Room 104b at Eastern’s...
Store Front: Bright Bear Yoga, in Thomas opened recently, is owned by Erica Koster. Trish Class: Bright Bear Yoga offers classes and special events to the residents of Tucker County and beyond. Bright Bear Yoga is owned by Erica Koster. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Erica Koster...
Two buildings, one on Main Street and one on Pennsylvania Ave. were recently raised to make improvements within town.
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Development Authority heard the details of the recently completed Wetlands Delineation Report on the County Industrial Park at a Special session of the Authorit. Executive Director, Steve Leyh outlined the highlights of the report, as well as the possibility of...
Stuart Thayer stands in front of his railcar that along with a Heisler Two Truck Steam Engine were acquired by the Cass Scenic Railroad. The items will be added to the Cass Collection. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate A crew from the Cass Scenic Railroad was in Thomas to...
The Parsons City Council heard plans by Parsons Police Chief Kevin Keplinger to upgrade the Police Department's current sidearms with new weapons. The City Council approved the measure unanimously. The Parsons City Council heard plans by Parsons Police Chief Kevin Keplinger to upgrade the Police Department's current sidearms with new...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate During the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority's meeting, the board discussed the issue of a shortage of truck drivers and salary issues associated with it. Presiding Chair Mark Holstine addressed the issue in the Director's Report and it prompted the discussion. “We have...
Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Jon Morgan has announced that Evie Grace Harper will serve as a Princess to the Royal Court of Maid Silvia LXXXV, Anna Marie Ruf. Princess, Evie Grace Harper, was appointed by MSFF Director General Jon Morgan. She is the daughter of Jason and Stacey...
The Tucker FFA chapter traveled with several members and advisor D. Paul Pennington on Thursday, September 14th to TVEMS to teach 1st – 8th grade students apple butter processing. The day started early with preparing the open fire, with the copper kettle and wooden stirrer, provided by Mrs. Courtney Nestor,...
Nature’s beauty is everywhere. Photos by Teri Cayton.
The Region of the Blackwater Daughters of the American Revolution Representative Cathy Hebb, left, holds a proclamation signed by Acting Mayor Bruce Kolsun, right, declaring September 17th to September 23rd Constitution Week. Kolsun signed the motion and the Parsons City Council unanimously approved the measure. Constitution week encourages the study...
Linda Shahan Sherman, Glenda Lipscomb and Faith Moore members of the Mountaineer Garden Club removed summer's last gasp from 40 planters from around Parsons and replaced them with mums grown at Tucker County High School by the classes of Paul Pennington.
Many HELP4WV Helpline Specialists Have Unique Perspective Every September, National Recovery Month is celebrated to highlight those who are in recovery from addiction and to give hope to those still struggling. Much is written about the substance use epidemic and West Virginia’s (highest in the country) overdose rate. Less attention...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., September 19, 2023– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has established the Fiscal year (FY) 2024 application batching date for the first FY 2024 application evaluation period for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Program...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is nine cents higher this week at $3.653 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.653 Average price during the week of September 11, 2023 ...
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 27, 1914: Author Catherine Marshall was born in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her family moved to West Virginia and lived in Keyser during the...
Luke Barb competed at America's Strongest Teen in Alameda, CA. Barb finished first in all but one category of the competition. Local teen, Gavin Mullenax also competed at the event, receiving second place in his division. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Two Tucker County teens competed in Alameda, CA...
The Blackwater PSD discussed the issues surrounding the procurement of engineering firms and legal representation for the group. Blackwater PSD members Alan Tomson, left, and Judy Cronauer, center, along with Jim Marshall from Region VII PDC listen to board member Jody Flanagan, not pictured, during the board's August 29th meeting...
Andrew Walker with Mountaineer Trail Network speaks to the Parsons City Council about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Council with Mountaineer Trail Network at the September 5th session of the council. The MOU allows the city to work with the organization on improvements to land and water...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate A Tucker County work crew has been cleaning and trimming the site of the old Tucker County Farm Cemetery, also known as the Poor Farm Cemetery, at Camp Kidd. Joe Long updated the County Commissioners on the progress of the project during the...
