ELKINS, W.VA. – Women’s HealthCare of Davis Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Margaret G. ‘Peggy’ Thorne-Church as its newest Family Nurse Practitioner. Thorne-Church, who earned her MSN/FPN from West Virginia Wesleyan College in December, said she is happy to be a part of the DMC Women’s HealthCare team...
Longtime Preston County residents David Moran and Lori Wall have established two endowed funds with the Tucker Community Foundation to support artisans and economic development initiatives. The Crimson Shamrock Crafts Fund and the Crimson Shamrock Appalachian Institute Fund were two of four new endowments recently approved by the board of...
PETERSBURG – Firefighters on the Monongahela National Forest continue to fight the 425-acre Castle Fire in the Smoke Hole area of Grant County about 8 miles southwest of Petersburg. Firefighters focused on keeping the fire east of Smoke Hole Road, north of the Grant and Pendleton County line, west of...
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Run For It, a 2k walk and 5k race hosted by the Tucker Community Foundation. This year’s race will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Individuals or teams can register online at raceroster.com/16461. Photo by David Miller Registration is now open for the 12th annual Run...
Submitted by Dave Stemple Tucker County Connections Remnants of a bygone railway era remain scattered all around Tucker County like this bridge pictured to the left that every resident is no doubt familiar with. The railway system first came to Tucker County by way of what would later become Davis...
ELKINS, W.VA. – The work of volunteers is invaluable and Davis Medical Center is taking time to recognize and thank its volunteers for their many hours of work throughout the year. April is designated as National Volunteer Appreciation Month and Davis Medical Center has planned many activities to thank those who selflessly...
The awards program and reception for the Start’s Student Art Show is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Davis Fire Hall. This is in order to allow members of the community an opportunity to vote for first, second and third place, People’s Choice Awards. The Davis...
Thomas – The sixth annual Pasta Palooza will be held at Cortland Acres on Thursday, May 10 and benefits both The Cortland Foundation and the Tucker County High School ProStart Program. The meal is individually crafted for each guest by TCHS ProStart students and their program instructor, Carrie Shahan. As the name suggests,...
WASHINGTON – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-Connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities. “Under Secretary Perdue’s leadership, USDA is tackling e-Connectivity as a foundational issue for rural...
St. George, WV - The Horseshoe Leadership Center announces its sponsorship of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. This program is conducted in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education. In accordance with Camp Horseshoe’s practice from its 1940 opening, all its programs are offered without discrimination. To be eligible...
Petersburg – Federal, state, and local fire crews continue work on the Castle Fire on Monongahela National Forest Sunday, with the aid of a helicopter. The wildfire is in the Smoke Hole area of Grant County, eight miles southwest of Petersburg, and was active throughout the weekend. The wildfire is now...
Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department of CommerceAbout 300 people are expected to participate in the 57th Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater Falls State Park May 10-13, 2018. DAVIS, W.Va. — Blackwater Falls State Park will welcome hundreds of wildflower enthusiasts to the area May 10-13 for a...
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of the 500th seek entries for an art exhibition, August 2-18, 2018. All artists (including photography) are invited to make one submission for possible inclusion, with the theme ‘The Nature of Canaan Valley’. From photography to fabric, mixed media, all paintings and drawings including,...
The West Virginia University Extension Service in Tucker County will be offering free Dining with Diabetes classes in Parsons. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 25, May 2, 9, and 16 at the Parsons Senior Center. Dining with Diabetes is a once-a-week class that runs...
ELKINS, W.VA. – Davis Medical Center is offering no-cost physician office visits from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at the DMC outpatient family practice clinic. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 304.637.3894. The visit includes a comprehensive adult physical including primary care, health education and counseling, and...
CVI is proud to announce the appointment of Kristin Mielcarek as Executive Director of Canaan Valley Institute. Kristin has served as Interim Executive Director since January 15, and has already provided many valuable contributions to the organization. For the past 11 years, Kristin has served as a watershed circuit rider...
Group at Cortland Acres Tucker County 4-Hers took the pledge to use their heads, hearts, hands and health for service to their communities on Saturday, March 3. Thirty-five 4-Hers rolled up their sleeves and “served their hands to larger service,” by preparing meals and delivering them to local residents and...
The official ribbon cutting for Especially for You gift shop at Cortland Acres. Pictured are (left to right) Cortland administrator Beth Clevenger, Friend of Cortland volunteers Mary Frances Good, Anne Felty, and Eva Rudy, WV State Senator Randy Smith, Friend of Cortland volunteer Patty Stukey, Cortland Board officer Sam Goughnour,...
Mike Bell (Foundation Director), Debbie Phillips (Auxiliary President), Cindy Stemple (Auxiliary Secretary), Wahneta Streets (Auxiliary Special Projects Coordinator), Donna Hommema (Auxiliary Treasurer), Mikki Summerfield (Auxiliary President Elect), Misti Shine (RN, NICHE Coordinator), and Carolyn Gola ( Auxiliary Board Member). Elkins, WV – Brightly colored aprons hand-crafted by members of the...
Joel Goughnour Admistrator Tucker County CommissionDonna Helmick Tucker County Outreach Coordinator Women’s Aid in CrisisLowell Moore Tucker County CommissionerDiane Hinkle President Tucker County CommissionRay LaMora III Tucker County Prosecuting AttorneyPatrick Darlington Tucker County CommissionerMellisa Bonner Tucker County FRNAngie Davis Allegheny Highlands Parents As Teachers
