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Region VII Planning & Development Authority Hosts Listening Session

Region VII Planning & Development Authority Hosts Listening Session

Carrie Wallace from the Region VII Planning and Development Authority conducted a Broadband Listening session recently. Tucker County resident Lowell Moore, left, and Tucker County Commissioner Timothy P. Knotts, right, attend the Broadband Listening Session at the Tucker County Courthouse. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate “Tucker County is being...

Autumn Oasis” Watercolor by Avery Colebank 

Autumn Oasis” Watercolor by Avery Colebank 

On Sat, May 6 and Sun, May 7, the STArt (School to Town Art ) All County Student Art Exhibition was held at the Firehall in Davis. The show was sponsored by the WVHighlands Artisans Group. One Hundred and twenty three works from all grade levels (K-12) that were picked...

Mettiki Coal 

Mettiki Coal 

Recently, Mettiki Coal honored seven miners for their lifesaving performance in responding to an unconscious co-worker Their rapid response time, and first aid assistance played a vital role in saving the life of a fellow miner.  The “Lifesavers” were awarded the prestigious Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Lifesaver Award for their heroic deed…. Each...

It is Almost Time!  

The 43rd Challenge in the Hills 4x4 event held Memorial Day weekend, May 27 and 28, 2023.  The event features one of the fastest 300 ft. sand/dirt drags on the East Coast.  The track record is 3.114 seconds held by Tom Hardy with Mudrat IV and there is a $500...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a summons for I. C. Bennett requiring him to appear at the Court House on June 12, 1900, to serve as a Grand Juror. The summons was issued by Riley Harper, Sherriff of Tucker County. Ideas, comments, suggestions or items to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389. 

Eastern recognizes Tucker County students for spring semester honors 

Four Tucker County residents achieved academic honors during the Spring 2023 semester at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College.  Dean’s List recipient, earned for completing nine or more credit hours this spring with at least a 3.5 grade point average, was Carley Dumire, Hannah Hardy, Avery Smith, and Ivanna...

Financials, Considerations Dominate City of Parsons

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate With the coming end of the fiscal year, financial considerations were addressed by the City Council of Parsons at their regular meeting.   Among the financial considerations the council addressed were two invoice lists. The first concerned the normal assorted bills of the city...

Tucker County Solid Waste Authority Addresses Finances, Receives Notice

Tucker County Solid Waste Authority Addresses Finances, Receives Notice

The Tucker County Solid Waste Authority met to discuss financial reports and a notice of compliance received by Presiding Chair Mark Holstine. Vice-Chair Dennis Filler, left, and Presiding Chair Mark Holstine, right, listen to the accountant's report at the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority meeting. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons...

Smiths Honored at Chamber Banquet

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate   The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce Banquet was a night of celebration.  However, the night truly belonged to the Smith family.    Mary Jane Smith accepted the Special Award in Heritage and Arts for her work as the founder of the Camp Horseshoe...

Tucker County Ambulance Authority

Dear Tucker County,   May 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins.   Tucker County EMS responds...

Circuit Court Hears Tucker County Cases

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The 21st Circuit Court of West Virginia heard cases recently at the Tucker County Courthouse in Parsons.  The Honorable Judge James W. Courrier, Jr. presided over the day's docket.   The first case of the day regarded the dispensation of funds being held by...

This Week in West Virginia History

This Week in West Virginia History

Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org  304-346-8500 May 17, 2023 Arthur Borem Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. May 24, 1896: Confederate General John Echols died in Staunton, Virginia. Echols served in...

Living the Dream at Ol Barn Bakery

Living the Dream at Ol Barn Bakery

Kassidy Nelson poses with several loaves of bread, hot out of the oven at the Ol Barn Bakery in Dry Fork. Ol Barn Bakery offers a variety of bakery goods and ice cream. A display of cinnamon and pecan rolls available at Ol Barn Bakery The bakery counter at Ol...

Gas Prices Dip in West Virginia 

The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is six cents lower this week at $3.408 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average                                    $3.408 Average price during the week of Maya 1, 2023                                ...

Nease Named First Executive Director for Mon Forest Towns Partnership

ELKINS, W.Va.,– The Mon Forest Towns Board of Directors recently selected Josh Nease to lead the initiative as its executive director.   “Josh has experience in building coalitions and strategic planning, in addition to managing non-profit organizations, which is critical to moving the Mon Forest Towns organization forward at this...

1,900+ Acres Protected in Canaan Valley

Elkins, West Virginia— The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in West Virginia has protected 1,971 acres of important lands in Canaan Valley, Tucker County, WV. The tract, called “Big Cove,” was purchased from Western Pocahontas Properties. The property borders the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) to the south and is west...

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