Louisville, Ky. - June 28, 2016 - A career and technical student in West Virginia won one of the nation's highest awards at the 2016 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 22-23, 2016. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The...
Left to right center: Elva Bible, Mary Gnegy, Katelyn Gnegy, Brenda Mason. Middle Rows: Stephanie & Rusty Ratzer, David & Lisa Sypolt, Zoe Sypolt, Caralea Warnick, Sonya Bible, April Ringer, Kayla Ringer, Lori Wall, Lou Sponaugle, Marcus Mason, Catherine VanMeter, Cheryl & Ed VanMeter. Back row: Brent Crogan, Emilea Warnick,...
Submitted by Jessica StreetsSummer is ramping up for our office! We are in full camp mode this week with around eighty youth participating in this year’s Under the Big Top 4-H Camp. Last month we offered several workshops ranging from chainsaw safety and use to starting your own backyard orchard....
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartThe Tucker County BOE Office is filled with donations from area residents. Lana Oaster helps collect supplies that will be sent to those impacted by the floods Thursday in West Virginia.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – About 31 years ago, the Parsons High School building...
Performance lends help transportation and manpower for donated items coming from Tucker, Upshur, Barbour and Randolph Counties.ELKINS – Performance Chevrolet is joined the Flood Relief efforts for WV flood victims in the southern part of the state by offering transportation for donated items. Owner/Executive Manager Christina Hines said “So many...
Bike and Build members with Pastor Phil on the front steps of St. John’s UM Church and ready to head off to Weston.St. John’s United Methodist Church has long been an advocate of various needs and on Sunday evening and Monday morning, church members rallied to ensure that thirty-one cyclists...
Natalie Davis MillerTHOMAS – The Mountaintop Public Library will host a discussion and book signing with author Natalie Davis Miller at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Buxton & Landstreet Studio & Gallery. Miller’s latest book is “Swimming with Faith,” the Missy Franklin Story.Missy is an Olympic gold medalist and this new...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Community Corrections Executive Director Dustin Luzier said the program continues to grow, help its clients and save money for Tucker County.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The Tucker County Community Corrections is finishing up another successful year of helping deliver programs aimed at...
It is the middle of gardening season, but there is still time to plant! If you are unable to garden due to lack of space or yard, there is a place in Canaan Valley that has a community garden.Angie Shockley of Canaan Valley is the owner of this community garden.“There...
Horseback riding with campers of the 2016 Double S Stables Horse Camp.By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateThis past week horse camp at Double S Stables was a success! With fifteen attendees, many newcomers and others up to fifth year attendees, learned many new horse skills.Carmen Donnelly, a third year attendee, said...
The winner of Cortland Foundation’s raffle will have the choice of a Polaris 900 Ranger EPS or a Polaris 900 RZR EPS or $12,500.The tickets cost $100 each with only 250 raffle tickets being sold. All proceeds benefit the next phase of Cortland Acres’ renovation plans, said Sam Goughnour, vice...
Elkins – Excitement is building for the 2016 summer sessions of the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College as staff members make final preparations. The 2016 summer program, featuring a full slate of concerts and dances open to the public, kicks off on Sunday, July 10 and runs...
Photo by Justin SuderDr. Eddie Campbell recognizing Marvin Parsons with a wreath for his service on the Tucker County Board of Education upon his retirement.By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateTucker County Schools Board Meeting was held Monday, June 20 at 4:300p.m. in the Tucker County Board Office. All board members were...
The 2016 Highland Sky 40 Mile Trail Race was won by Tucker County native Lucas Warner in six hours, 25 minutes. The female winner was Robin Watkins with a blistering time of 7:07, Warner led the pack of 168 runners on a beautiful day with the mountain laurel just coming...
By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateHorse camp is occurring this week in Canaan Valley! Double S Stables is at it again with their annual horse camp allowing returning kids and new sign-ups participate in the learning of horsemanship.Owner Angie Shockley began this camp over four years ago with a team that...
The Leadmine United Methodist Women held their regular monthly meeting at the fellowship hall, June 1, 2016 starting with a light dinner at 6 p.m. The meeting followed with a prayer by Marilyn Phillips. The U.M.W. purpose was read by all that was present. The secretary’s report was given by...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A Maryland woman who pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of child neglect was sentenced Tuesday in Tucker County Circuit Court. April Miller, age 31, a former Elkins resident was sentenced to six months in jail on each of three misdemeanor counts of...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartSam Blosser is selected as the new Parsons City Councilman during the June 14 election. Blosser will serve a two year term for Ward 2, replacing Jane Barb who was appointed to the position Oct. 2014. Blosser received 44 votes and his opponent for that position,...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – Two West Virginia Communities were recognized at Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge Tuesday for going above and beyond the identified minimum requirements and joined the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. Parsons Mayor Dorothy Judy, Recorder Nick Carr and Parsons Administrator/Treasurer Jason...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Thomas a 2016 Brownfields Hazardous Substances Cleanup Grant of $200,000 to assist with the Riverfront Park Project. In collaboration with the City of Thomas, New Historic Thomas worked closely with the Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center and other partners...
