CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey hopes a third-grader’s heart wrenching story will succeed in convincing every parent and resident across the state to think twice before abusing prescription painkillers.The student, Jacey Rose Chalmers of Martinsburg, won the Attorney General’s Kids Kick Opioids contest last fall. Now her...
Kingwood, WV --- The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy announced that Cadet Jacob Matthew Dumire, the son Stephanie and Robert Poling of Parsons and the late James Dumire of Parsons, has completed the requirements for graduation.Cadet Dumire is one of 159 graduates from forty (40) counties across the State of West Virginia....
Tucker County residents have never been known to just sit and let things happen, they make things happen.On the same token they never let each other go through anything alone. The old saying ‘All for one and one for all, united we stand divide we fall’, is best known as...
Back Row left to right: April Miller, Executive Director Tucker FRN; Delegate Danny Wagner; Delegate Tony Lewis; Senator Randy Smith; Senator David Sypolt Front Row: Barbara Thorn, Preston County FRN; Angie Davis, Allegheny Highlands Parents As Teachers; Delegate Terri Sypolt; Linda Watson Barbour County FRNThe Preston, Tucker and Barbour County...
According to a press release from Parsons Chief of Police, William Rowe on Feb. 3 at approximately 2 p.m., an accident occurred on Rt. 219 South in Moore. Two pickup truck collided. However, witnesses has stated that a driver of a log truck might have witnessed this accident.The Parsons Police...
The 4-H All Star program is an honorary organization for veteran 4-H members and leaders who have an impressive record of achievement and service.All Stars are rewarded with five-pointed red star pins, with the points representing head, hand, heart, health and home achievements. Becoming an All Star means a person...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today announced applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted Monday, February 6, 2017 through February 17, 2017.The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills.Eligibility for LIEAP benefits...
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture in conjunction with West Virginia University Extension Service has announced two grant writing workshop opportunities.The first will be held Feb. 18 at the WVU Agricultural and Sciences Building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the second, Feb. 21 at the...
In a recent series entitled The Churches of Tucker County, there was an article about the Church of God, located on Central Ave. in Parsons. There was misinformation throughout the article about the church including the time of the Sunday evening service. Sunday evening services are held each Sunday at...
A flintknapping demonstration, led by archaeologist Richie Rosencrance, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11 in The Stirrup Gallery in Myles Center for the Arts on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Flintknapping is the production of stone tools most commonly known as arrowheads. The demonstration will...
4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Senior Center in Thomas7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Senior Center in ParsonsCome and meet Tucker County Senators and Delegates, ask questions and let your elected officials know what is on your mind.
DAVIS – The Official 2017 Tucker County Convention & Visitors Bureau visitors guide is now available and being distributed, announced Tucker County Convention & Visitors Director Jessica Waldo.The 40-page full-color guide (8.5” wide x 11” tall) is stocked with key information regarding Tucker County, West Virginia and surrounding communities. The...
Tucker County Fair Queen Daphne, Beth Zirkle recently competed with 77 other young ladies as part of the 2017 West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant.Zirkle was honored as the 2017 pageant’s Miss Congeniality. This is the third year in a row for Zirkle to receive the honor. The...
The Tucker Valley Boys’ Basketball team traveled Belington on Wednesday January 25th.In the first contest the Wildcat JV team fell in the game 47-28. Dominick Mullenax led Tucker Valley with 7 points, 6 rebounds and Clay Poling finished with 6 points in the loss. The Wildcat Varsity team put up...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a scam alert warning consumers to not answer the question, “Can you hear me now?”Answering that one question can subject consumers to the latest scam.Media reports indicate the scam is circulating throughout the country, including the northern West Virginia area.It typically...
Jacey Davis is a second year 4-Her and a member of the Clover Crusaders 4-H club.Davis regularly attends monthly club meetings, completed two project books with 100% accuracy, and earned a "Best of Show" ribbon for her “This is 4-H” project. She actively participates in community service on both club...
By Dan GeohaganDavis - There are many different staples in Tucker County.Some of them are trails, ski slopes, and outdoor fun. The other things that people look forward to is good cooking like that of the steaks at Muttley’s.“Muttley’s opened in 1998 by Becky and Randy Colombo, it started with...
By Teri CaytonOn Tuesday, Jan. 24 at approximately 11:46 a.m. a two vehicle accident occurred on US219. According to West Virginia State Police Office of Public Affairs, Lt. Michael Baylous, of South Charleston Headquarters, a blue 2008 Honda Civic was traveling north on US219 and Cpl. D.W. Burge, of the...
Bolivia farmer, with his cattle, going up the Inca TrailPARSONS – During the time between the Christmas and New Year holidays, many folks choose to leave the chilly, sometimes snowy weather of Tucker County and head to a spot with a warmer climate.Since 1997, Tucker County residents and others have...
ELKINS, WV -- — Carl Nichols, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Professional Services for Davis Health System (DHS) recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.“The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to...
