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Still Open for Business

The Health Insurance Marketplace is still open for business. Open enrollment for 2018 Marketplace insurance plans begins November 1 and runs through December 15, 2017. Although the open enrollment period is much shorter this year, many of the same insurance plans are still available to qualified consumers.  Free local help is...

Five Rivers Library News Letter

Fall & Winter Hours, Sept. - May Monday9:00 a - 7:00 p Tuesday – Friday8:30 a - 5:00 p Saturday9:00a – Noon Closed all Legal Holidays November Happenings 8 – Pre-School Story Time Class @ 10:00 a.m. 9 – Bullying Workshop @ 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 10 and 11 –...

Leadmine Community Seeking Assistance

July’s major rain event caused extensive flooding and continued to erode the Horseshoe Run stream bank. Residents of Leadmine are seeking help after recent flooding heightened their concerns and vulnerability. By the invitation of resident Stan Dragovich, Senators Sypolt and Smith, Commissioners Moore, Hinkle, and Darlington, and OEM Assistant Director...

DOH Unveils Fallen Worker Memorial

DOH Unveils Fallen Worker Memorial

Monument Honors 49 Men and Women Who Lost Their Lives Draft Sketch of Monument WILLIAMSTOWN –  Family, friends, and coworkers of highway workers, who made the ultimate sacrifice, paid tribute to their memory during the unveiling of the West Virginia Division of Highways Fallen Worker Memorial. The monument outside of...

Wood Shed Fire

Wood Shed Fire

Parsons VFD responded to a wood shed fire on Clover Run around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 26. The fire was close in proximity  to a family dwelling. The dwelling only received minor heat related damages thanks to the quick action of fire personnel on scene. "Co10 responded with 10 firefighters...

Christmas House Tours

Christmas House Tours

PRO ON TRAC will be hosting Christmas House Tours on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Four homes and one Historical Building will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public. Tickets will be on sale beginning Nov. 1 at City Hall and Shop ‘N Save...

September’s 4-Her of the month goes to Aiden Sigley

September’s 4-Her of the month goes to Aiden Sigley

Aiden Sigley Aiden Sigley is a second year 4-Her, a member of the Four Leaf Clovers 4-H club and the livestock judging team. He regularly attends monthly club meetings, and participates in community service on both club and county levels. Each club leader nominates a deserving member to represent their...

Bands host fundraiser for Tucker County Animal Shelter

Bands host fundraiser for Tucker County Animal Shelter

Cathy Parsons of the Tucker County Animal Shelter accepted the donation check from County Commission President, Lowell Moore. Captain Ron's Bar in Elkins,was the scene as The Backwoods Massacre, from Elkins ,was hosting a fundraiser for Tucker County Animal Shelter and their goal was to empty everyones pockets for the...

Little Free Library at DMC Brings Books to the Community

Little Free Library at DMC Brings Books to the Community

Davis Medical Center and HealthNet Aeromedical Services representatives display the new Little Free Library located in DMC’s visitor entrance.  The library offers free books to the community.  Pictured from left to right: Valerie Bright, Gary Ryder, Sara Rogers, Carl McCormick, Mah Rose, Betty Patton, & Dennis Wilson. Elkins, WV -- Inside Davis...

Burns to compete in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

Burns to compete in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

Tanner Burns Tanner Burns, a Tucker County High School senior, now owns two tractors he built with his own hands after entering the annual Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, sponsored by Chevron. The first tractor, a 1952 Farmall Super C Tractor was completed in 2015. Although he did not make it to the top...

Motorists should be cautious while driving during fall months

Motorists should be cautious while driving during fall months

FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) urges motorists to be extra cautious while driving in the fall because vehicle collisions with deer tend to rise during this time of year. "West Virginia is fortunate to have an abundance of white-tailed deer,” said Tyler Evans, wildlife...

From the office of the Tucker County Commission

Submitted by Commissioner Diane Hinkle Progress on the Parsons'  Diversion Wall project continues.  The damaged areas have been repaired. The concrete mat has been delivered and will be installed as soon as the river water level allows. The Hamrick PSD project is in its final stages of completion and includes painting...

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