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Fraternal Order of Police Provide Christmas Baskets

Fraternal Order of Police Provide Christmas Baskets

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 104 Seneca Trail Lodge handed out holiday food baskets to 10 Tucker County families on December 22nd.    Each basket contained either a turkey or ham, green beans, potatoes, gravy, butter, rolls, butter and other items for a holiday meal.  The Lodge handed out...

This Week in West Virginia History

This Week in West Virginia History

Jan. 10, 1925: Judge Elizabeth Virginia Hallanan was born in Charleston. She was West Virginia’s first female federal court judge.  Jan. 10, 1928: Gov. Howard Gore appointed Minnie Buckingham Harper of McDowell County to fill the unexpired term of her husband, E. Howard Harper. She was the first Black woman...

A LOOK BACK AT THE YEAR 2023

January Freezing temps take toll on water lines in Davis. Ren and Brian Adkins present retiring TC Commission Lowell Moore with a walking stick. Tucker County Girls capture Holiday Classic Championship. Tucker Valley Boys win at East Preston. Mike Rosenau chosen as TC Commission President. Crystal Nutter opens new bakery...

Blackwater PSD Address Public Concerns

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Two of the three members of the Blackwater Public Service District members were on hand to address public comments at the board's meeting at the Davis Town Hall.  In attendance were members Al Tomson and Judy Cronauer.  Distinct VII representative Jim Marshall appeared via...

ROAD CLOSURE

The West Virginia Department of Transportation reports that County Route 17 (Smokey Hollow Road) will be closed beginning Monday, Jan. 8 starting approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of County Route 17 and WV72 near Parsons for construction work associated with Corridor H.  All motorists, including emergency vehicles and school...

Winners of the annual Christmas Floral display announced

The winners of the annual Christmas Floral display held at Citizens Bank were Faith Moore, first place, Linda Sherman, second place and Sharon Kidwell, third place. We wish to thank Citizens for their support and the public who voted for their favorite.  MGC meets in the Five Rivers Public Library...

Homeowners Tied Up in Riverwalk Controversy

Homeowners Tied Up in Riverwalk Controversy

Colt Holbert stands on the lot he purchased in the Riverwalk housing development.  Holbert's and 11 other home sites were recently condemned by the City of Davis in a filing at the Tucker County Courthouse.  Property Developer Pete Johnson is fighting the filing in court and has filed through is...

Is it Santa’s Village?  No, its the Nelsons

Is it Santa’s Village?  No, its the Nelsons

  Randy and Tammy Nelson, pictured, begin setting up their musical light display at their home in Sunset Heights in October.  Their light show plays from 5 to 11 p.m. each night. The Nelsons's  Sunset Heights display features a light display with an FM transmitter.  The transmitter plays music synced...

Donation announced for onations for the new library building

Donation announced for onations for the new library building

Thomas, WV--At a recent Trustees meeting, Friends Of Mountaintop Public Library (FOMPL), a non-profit organization formed to support West Virginia's smallest library, announced that over $5000 more in donations for the new library building fund had been received.  Pictured here, from left to right: Mountaintop Public Library Board of Trustees...

Judy Honored by City of Parsons 

Judy Honored by City of Parsons 

Mayor Dorothy Judy was honored at a Banquet hosted by the City of Parsons or her 16 years of service to the City.  Judy was only the second female mayor of the City and served as mayor the longest.  Several people spoke at the event including Judy's husband and children,...

City of Thomas seeks additional dilapidated structures to remove

By Kelly Stadelman For The Parsons Advocate While the Thomas City Council considers contracting with a local company for trash removal, officials search for additional abandoned and dilapidated structures, including outbuildings and sheds, to demolish. “We are looking for people inside city limits who have abandoned or dilapidated buildings on...

City of Thomas approves new fire service protection fees 

By Kelly Stadelman For The Parsons Advocate After lengthy discussions and clarifications from the city’s attorney and the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department, the Thomas City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance enacting a fire service fee for its residents. The new fire service fee will be effective on July 1,...

Parsons VFD Address City Council

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kevin White updated the Parsons City Council on matters pertaining to the 2024 Fireman's Fair and the progress the Fire Department has made in updating the Department's fire fighting equipment.  The update came as part of the Council's meeting...

Pifer Makes Court Appearance

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Jerry Pifer appeared before Judge Courrier in District Court with his attorney James Hawkins.  Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins appeared for the State in the matter.   The status hearing had no pending motions to be heard that day.  However, Wilkins informed the...

Pifer Undecided on Plea Deal

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Maverick Pifer appeared before Judge Courrier in District Court.  The appearance was intended to hear a plea or suppression motion.  Pifer appeared in person along with his attorney Brent Easton.  Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins represented the State in the matter. Wilkins...

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