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Final repairs were made to the Veterans Wall recently by Randolph Monuments. The monument was damaged by a vehicle accident.

Pictured left to right, back row Ray LaMora, Prosecuting Attorney Elizabeth Smith Community Corrections Sheriff Brian WilfongFront row Tiffany Highman Randolph/Tucker Childrens Advocacy Center Mayor Dorothy Judy and Donna Helmick Women’s Aid In Crisis-Tucker County

Elkins, WV -- Davis Medical Center (DMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Deborah L. Chadwick, MD, a board certified general surgeon. “Dr. Chadwick will be a tremendous asset to our team,” noted Chief Executive Officer Vance Jackson. “Her skills and emphasis on the patient experience meld well with the talent...

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...

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...

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...

Treatment Room Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area was the sight of a long-planned training event on Sunday October 1. Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department (CVVFD) coordinated the event which was focused on securing, coordinating, and effectively using resources from Tucker County and across the state. Canaan Valley is one of...

The Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting the first ever BB gun “Turkey Shoot” on November 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Canaan Valley Fire Hall on Route 32 in Canaan Valley. This fun event will feature a variety of prizes for all ages including a...

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...

Hubble deep space ImageOriginal NASA release Here in Tucker County, we can see dark nights, clear skies, and a multitude to stars in the sky. In our county, our clear skies provide a night time vista of the stars that is becoming more and more rare throughout the United States....

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...

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...

Petersburg, W.Va. – The North Fire in Grant County continues to grow and is now at 25 acres, with 20 firefighters on the scene. Monongahela National Forest fire managers are bringing in additional fire personnel and a helicopter to assist with managing fire operations. “We are at the very beginning...

By: Mat Cloak The Parsons Advocate The current map shows the 11 districts with Tucker County in District VII. A new regional merger is proposed to place that will put Tucker County in the largest Regional Planning and Development Council in West Virginia.  There are currently 11 regional planning and development...

Readers of Thomas rejoice, this colorful new storefront is featuring modestly priced used books as well as curious housewares and handmade works. Nellie Rose Davis and Seth Pitt are the proud owners of Santangelo, which opened its doors for the first time today, Friday, October 6th. The shop is located...

After further consultation with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR), Canaan Valley NWR (CVNWR) is Federal land and considered public property.  Based on this conclusion, Sunday hunting will NOT be allowed on CVNWR.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our partnership with WVDNR is important to U.S....

Chris and Kelly Stadelman celebrate Chris’ induction into the Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications Hall of Fame. Chris Stadelman was recently inducted into Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at Marshall. Marshall...

By C.J. Murphy For The Parsons Advocate Photographer Martin Radigan and Cortland Acres Development Director Dan Bucher unveiled the 14 images that were selected to be displayed in the Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center of Cortland Acres over the next year. Famous landscape photographer Ansel Adams once said, “Photograph not only...

CHARLESTON- West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, along with Transportation Secretary Tom Smith, and other state and local leaders were hand to break ground on section one of the Kerens to Parson section of Corridor H in Randolph County.  The event took place Thursday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.  The public was...

Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is hosting three free outreach events throughout the month of October to educate people of all ages on water quality and recreation opportunities in the lower Cheat River watershed, including Cheat Lake.  Whether you are new to the area, or are 5th generation natives, anyone...