The Parsons VFD has begun a bulk laundry and kitchen products fundraiser.The products range from five gallon buckets of laundry soap, bleach, and fabric softener in pods and liquid, to dishwashing pods and industrial-strength cleaners and degreasers. The products are very reasonably priced and all funds raised go toward the...
Increased Capacity Will Lead to Improved Advanced Illness Care and End of Life OutcomesARTHURDALE, WV - January 1, 2016 – West Virginia Caring has formalized its partnership agreement with Capital Caring, the largest and oldest hospice and palliative care provider in the mid-Atlantic region, enhancing its ability to provide much-needed...
CHARLESTON – On Tuesday, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced nearly $200,000 in grant funding to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs at 82 schools and organizations across the state, including three in Tucker County.The Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Center was awarded one of the STEM grants for $800 to...
PARSONS – Tucker County has hired a new Court Security Officer who has served in law enforcement for many years.Terry Fluharty, who most recently served as a Natural Resources Police Officer for the West Virginia DNR, started on Jan. 3 in his new position with the Tucker County Sheriff’s Department.“I...
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia's captive cervid farms are flourishing. A year after the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) took over responsibility of the program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, cervid farm owners said they are seeing the benefits."We have a great relationship with the WVDA,"...
As we reflect over the past year, here are a few of the highlights, accomplishments and events that happened:JanuaryA missing hiker was found in Dolly Sods.Lowell Moore will serve as Tucker County Commission President through 2016.Connie Collins resigns as Parsons City Recorder as a result of health issues.A new comfort...
Left to right: Davis Town Council members, Gary Berti, Andrea Hedrick, Frenchie Gravelle, Mayor Joe Drenning, Al Tomson, and Tina LipscombDavis, WV - Davis Town Council members reviewed and approved two bids that will complete Phase I of the Tucker Boulder Park, a collaborative project that has been in the...
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...
