Photo by Beth Christian BroschartMembers of the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority select Jim Alford as Chairman and Matt Quattro as Vice Chairman during the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday.DAVIS – Tucker County Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors appoint Jim Alford to serve as Chairman and Matt Quattro as...
The St. George Medical Clinic, Inc. announced the addition of a Full-time Behavior Health Counselor and Therapist.Amy Cummings has joined the SGMC staff and is seeing patients at the main location in St. George.Cummings is a native of Tucker County and graduated from Tucker County High School in 1995. She...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s lawsuit against a Raleigh County pharmacy alleges it provided nearly 5 million doses of highly addictive prescription painkillers in just seven years amid significant competition.The lawsuit contends Crab Orchard Pharmacy Inc. dispensed 4.6 million doses of hydrocodone and oxycodone from a town...
Elkins, W.V. – The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone (HAZ) continues to look for new opportunities for growth in the wood industry by showcasing the opportunities for new and existing companies in the nine county region.HAZ recently attended two national trade shows to emphasize West Virginia's commitment to the hardwood...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Preliminary numbers show fall turkey hunters checked in 2,066 turkeys this fall, according to Chris Ryan, supervisor of Game Management Services for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).This was the first time in recent history that all 55 counties were open to a fall...
Eat n’ Reap dinnersThe Eat n’ Reap dinners have been scheduled in Barbour, Randolph, and Tucker Counties. To help offset the cost of the meal each attendee is asked to pay $5 dollars at the door. January 12, 2017Grazing Management Jeff LehmkhulerBelington Volunteer Fire Department6:30 pm Jeff grew up in...
(Canaan Valley, WV) – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, in collaboration with the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, kicked off Learn To Ski and Snowboard Month for the 2016-2017 ski season.The season, which began in November, so far has progressed nicely for the resorts as thousands of skiers, snowboarders, snowtubers visited...
The Parsons High School annual Christmas Dinner was held December 7, 2016 at the Tucker County Senior Center in Parsons beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner was prepared by Nancy Dotson and Priscilla Flanagan.Marvin "Bud" Parsons, president, welcomed members and guests attending. The invocation was given by Judy Fairbanks. Following dinner,...
The American Mountain Theater in Elkins, West Virginia is happy to announce the talent lineup for its 2017 Southern Gospel and Bluegrass Concert Series.The 2017 series will be the ninth consecutive year for these highly successful concerts featuring national recording artists. For the 2017 season, owner Kenny Sexton is bringing...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicate deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,871 bucks during the two-week buck firearms season which ran from Nov. 21 through Dec. 3, 2016, according to Paul Johansen, chief of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR)...
Nearly 10 million opioid doses given in county of less than 25,000 peopleCHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s lawsuit against a Boone County pharmacy alleges it provided nearly 10 million doses of highly addictive prescription painkillers in just 11 years – all for a county with fewer than...
The West Virginia Trappers Association will hold their annual January Fur Auction on January 6-8, 2017 , at the Gilmer County Recreation Center in Glenville, WV.Fur will be received Friday and Saturday. Board of Directors Meeting will be Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. Fur Handling Clinic January 7, noon...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached an agreement with Alpha Natural Resources valued at nearly $15 million to resolve a recently filed lawsuit in the coal operator’s bankruptcy case.The settlement enhances DEP’s earlier settlement with Alpha and will provide additional bonding and other...
HORSESHOE, PARSONS, WV – College students looking to challenge themselves and grow in a positive environment with the opportunity to impact the lives of youth will want to check out Horseshoe Leadership Center.“College-age students with excellent organizational and people skills are a great fit for our program, particularly if they...
By Vince PetriceSocial Security Manager in Elkins, WVIt’s 2017, and that means you might be one more year closer to retirement.Whether you’re at your very first job or wrapping up a successful career, there are always new things to learn about when it comes to saving for the future. So...
Story & Photos by Beth Christian BroschartTHOMAS – With age comes wisdom and the memories of times from the past.Four Tucker County residents who now make their home at Cortland Acres shared their recollections of growing up and of the Christmas Holidays from years in the past. Rinda BonnerRinda Bonner,...
Chief Judge Lynn A. Nelson swore in the newly elected officials.Those sworn in are Lori Haynes, Family Court Judge,Mont Miller and Riley Barb, Magistrates, Brenda Arnold and Debbie Hovatter, Magistrate Assistants, Sharon Moats Circuit Clerk, Sherri Simmons, County Clerk, and Terry Fluhardy, Special Deputy Sheriff. Chris Michaels, newly elected Assessor...
PARSONS – On Wednesday, volunteers from the Tucker County Animal Shelter and some animals traveled to Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School for a visit and to say ‘thank you.’Students in the 3rd and 4th grade were able to visit with and get to know some of the shelter volunteers and...
PARSONS – Probable cause was found during a contested hearing in Tucker County Magistrate Court for a Thomas man on one count of first degree sexual assault and one count of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of authority. Keith Pennington, 67, appeared in...
PARSONS – The Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center hosted an After Hours to give residents a chance to tour the Center and learn more about their work in the communities they serve. Executive Director Margo Kubichek said the organization is currently filling positions made possible through a VOCA – Victims...
