LEWISBURG — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine endorsed Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s strategy to reduce usage of dangerous prescription painkillers and adopted his best practices for use at the school’s Robert C. Byrd Clinic.Dr. Michael D. Adelman, president of the state’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, endorsed the Attorney...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS - The 2016 Tucker County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale was a great success – with animals that students have carefully tended for the last year being sold to residents, businesses and elected officials. In many cases, the animals were donated back to...
They are:Laila George, age 4, of Parsons, is the daughter of Leann George and Jason George and the little sister to Braxton. She is the granddaughter of Mike and Christine Rosenau, Clyde and Pam George, and Wayne and the late Dottie Jones. Laila attends the Riverview Chapel Church and preschool...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced that his office reached additional settlements totaling $1.28 million with four financial corporations, bringing the amount of the broader case to $4.7 million.The most recent settlements resolved allegations with UBS, FSA, Natixis and Municipal Bond Insurance Association. The lawsuit alleged that...
HORSESHOE – St. George, WV –Young leaders from across the state shared ideas on solving problems faced by their peers while encouraging participation in community-based events during the 36th Junior Leadership-Service Summit at the Horseshoe Leadership Center. In addition to participating in traditional camp activities where teamwork and communication are...
Fall & Winter HoursMonday ………….......9:00 a - 7:00 pTuesday – Friday...........8:30 a - 5:00 pSaturday ………….......9:00a – Noon Closed all Legal Holidays********************************September Happenings3rd – 5th Closed Labor Day Weekend20 – Board Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.20 – Book Club @ 5:00 p.m.24 – Run For It, Davis WV26 – Movie Night...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting photo entries to appear in the 2017 edition of the Operation Wildflower “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar. The deadline to enter photos in the contest is Oct. 1, 2016. The contest is a joint project of the WVDEP...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartParsons resident Nick Carr, agent with G.J. Garton Insurance Agency and Parsons City Council recorder, has accepted a new assignment with the Garton and he and his family will be relocating to Elsmere, Kentucky.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A Parsons resident who has spent...
Citizens Bank of West Virginia has been named one of America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2016. Citizens, the only West Virginia bank to be bestowed with this distinction, was featured in the August 29 issue of American Banker Magazine along with the full list of rankings The program,...
DAVIS, W.Va. – Blackwater Falls State Park’s annual SeptemberFest is Sept. 16–18, 2016, making it the first time for the popular event to be held on a weekend.“What traditionally was a senior-oriented event has continued to attract a much younger audience year after year,” said Paulita Cousin, Blackwater Falls State...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to always get written landowner permission before entering private property. “It is important to remember that once you have obtained permission, you are an invited guest and you should always respect the rights and property of...
PARSONS - Tucker County 4-H'ers were the big winners at this year's Tucker County Fair. 4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking. 4-H members then share their accomplishments and educate...
A public recital of organ music will be presented on Oct. 1, 4 p.m,. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Davis. Guest artist from Washington DC is Mickey Thomas Terry, prominent concert organist who has concertized throughout the US and Caribbean, and featured on Public Radio International’s Pipedreams. Prior to...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart Young ones win titles during the 2016 Tucker County Fair Pageant.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Big smiles and big waves greeted those attending the 2016 Tucker County Fair Pageant. Winners were selected in the Baby Tucker County, Baby Boy Tucker County, Mini Miss...
Springfield, Missouri - Scott Hinkle and Jordan Fenner of Hinkle Funeral Home recently completed 18 contact hours of specialized embalming and reconstructive training at the 4th FNA International Embalming and Reconstructive Surgery Conference for Professional Embalmers. This Biennial Conference, which is dedicated to the goal of viewing before final disposition...
Pictured left to right are Sotiere Savopoulos, MD; Daniel Buckingham, MD; Barbara Leighton, MD; Rebecca Crowell, DO; Steven Peterson, GRMC vice president of operations; Kenneth Buczynski, MD; Charlene Bennett, director of Family Centered Maternity Suite; William Pope, MD; and Mark Boucot, GRMC president & CEO.Obstetrical physicians at Garrett Regional Medical...
This fall, grants totaling $75,000 will be awarded to benefit projects and programs in the region served by Tucker Community Foundation. The grant cycle opened August 1 and continues through mid-September. Applications can be downloaded or picked up the TCF Development Office in Davis or the main office in Parsons....
PARSONS – The open show took place during the Tucker County Fair and the following exhibitors took the Best of Show awards in their departments:Vonda Phillip – fresh fruit department for red apples. Canning department for pears, apple juice, sandwich spread and elderberry jelly.Linda Hockman – fresh fruit department for...
A column by Governor Earl Ray TomblinOver the past few weeks, families across the state hugged their children goodbye and sent them off to college. For many, it was a bittersweet and emotional moment filled with both pride and sorrow, worry and relief.But we can all take heart. Because earning...
Scheduled For Sept. 24CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.Co-sponsored by the WVDEP, the West Virginia Division of Highways, and the Governor’s Day To Serve Program, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered...
