Dr. Walter Boardwine, orthopedic surgeon, and Carrie R. Arbogast, PA-C are seeing patients on Fridays at the clinic. They are taking new patients.“We are excited to offer specialized orthopedic services to the Upshur region,” said Davis Health System President and CEO Vance Jackson, FACHE. “Dr. Boardwine is an outstanding surgeon...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History in partnership with the Office of Emergency Services and the National Park Service will be holding Disaster Preparedness Workshops for Certified Local Governments, city and county governments and interested individuals, April 12-14....
ELKINS – The Tygart Valley Master Naturalist is sponsoring a program and informational meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the DNR Elkins Operation Center on Ward Road in Elkins. The program is free and open to the public.A presentation of the West Virginia elk reintroduction will kick-off...
Sausage gravy, home fries, eggs, juice and coffee was enjoyed by those present at the Fellowship Breakfast held at the First United Methodist Church on March 5.Those in attendance: Marvin Canfield, Joel Goughnour, Robert Leard, Buzz Harper, Dennis Filler, Bobby Phillips, Edwin Booth, Jon Bush, cooks. Also Chuck Underwood, Justin...
The WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program encourages women to participate in outdoor activities. We host two weekend workshops a year designed for hands-on training in an atmosphere where women can have fun learning new skills. The BOW program is looking for women (and men) who are at least 18...
North Central Community Action-Tucker County will be taking applications for the 2017 Garden Program beginning March 31, 2017. The Garden Program was designed to help families supplement their food supply by providing seeds, plants and education on gardening. Participants will receive a voucher to purchase vegetables or fruit plants and...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced applications for the EmergencyLow Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, March 27, 2017, until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible state residents who have a termination notice in paying...
The Eastern office of the Regional Contracting Assistance Center (RCAC), Martinsburg, WV, in conjunction with Congressman Alex Mooney’s office, Eastern WV Community and Technical College and the Veterans Center at American Public University, will present an informational workshop about the Veteran Administration’s Vets First Verification Program at Eastern on Thursday,...
Attending: Mayor Matt Quattro, resident Joe Dumire, City of Thomas; Mayor Joe Drenning and Council Member Tina Lipscomb, Town of Davis; Mayor Dorothy Judy and City Manager Jason Myers, City of Parsons; April Miller, Town Recorder, Hendricks; Emily Wilson-Hauger, New Historic Thomas; Dave Curtis, Canaan Valley realtor; Ben Herrick, President,...
Memorandum of Understanding signing by Tucker County Planning Commission President Ben Herrick and Tucker County Cultural District Authority President Brad MooreParsons, WV—The March meeting of the Tucker County Planning Commission (TCPC) featured guest speaker Michael Dougherty of WVU Extension Service and Brad Moore of the Tucker County Cultural District Authority...
Photos courtesy Tom KlusCandidates to become WV Firefighters, recently, completed their Live Fire Training component at the RESA 7 Burn Building Facility in Clarksburg. These candidates are being sponsored by Thomas, Davis, Leading Creek and Parsons Volunteer Fire Departments. There are 18 of our neighbors seeking certification to become a WV...
Mayor Matt Quattro and resident Joe Dumire take action to preserve local cemeteryDuring the February 14 meeting of Thomas City Council, members unanimously approved a contribution of $2,000 to create a permanent endowment for the ongoing maintenance and beautification of Rose Hill Cemetery located behind the Cortland Acres Campus. Once...
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency are teaming up to present a one-day "Writing a Food Safety Plan" workshop. The event will take place Wednesday, March 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tucker County High School. The...
ST. GEORGE – Spring is coming and it’s time to make plans to attend Camp Horseshoe’s Spring Quilt Retreat near St. George in Tucker County, WV – May 16 – 20, 2017. It will be the perfect place to spend quality time with your sewing machine and quilting friends both...
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner issued a response to Governor Justices recall of 15 foresters. I'm glad to see that 15 of the laid off foresters are returning to work today. It is great to see the Governor shares my passion to revitalize our forestry industries," stated Commissioner Leonhardt. "We...
The West Virginia State Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution chapter Development and Revitalization Commission hosted a workshop on Saturday, March 4 at Hacker’s Creek Pioneer Descendant’s Genealogy Library in Horner, for WVDAR Chapter Registrars and other members interested in genealogy. Ruth Mooney, WVDAR Chapter Development and...
ELKINS--- The Randolph County Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Expo will be held Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Elkins High School gym.Fun activities, live entertainment, educational workshops and interactive vendor booths attract hundreds...
An op-ed by W.Va. Attorney General Patrick MorriseyAddiction impacts every West Virginian. Whether it’s a child who lost a parent to an overdose or a friend who found himself addicted to pills after a routine surgery, the opioid epidemic has infiltrated every community and every household in our state. My office identified...
Elkins, WV – Family Nurse Practitioner Michelle Streets has joined the Davis Medical Center (DMC) family medicine team. “Michelle’s years of experience as a nurse has given her clinical experience and expertise that you generally only see from physicians who have been in years of practice. I’m very excited and honored that...
The 12th Annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair, to be held Saturday, April 29 at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, promises a wide variety of free and low cost health screenings and education to help people take control of their health. The annual event will be held at the...
