CHARLESTON, W.V. – As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention”. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States....
Smith Mountain Lake was the scene for a dream come true for a couple of small town anglers from Parsons, WV. Donald “Scott” Lycliter and his son Ashton Lycliter set out for a weekend of fishing in the 2023 Big Bass Tournament. The weekend trip started on Thursday, Sept. 28...
Fall colors abound in the selections of Mountaineer Garden Club's Yards of the Month. Residential YOM was awarded to the home of Jennifer and Michael Bush on Quality Street. Making the most of old stumps as an architectural element, the yard is filled with beautiful fall colors of orange, red...
Five Rivers Public Library 301 Walnut St. Parsons WV 26287 304-478-3880 phone & Fax Email - help@fiverivers.wvlibrary.info Hours Monday… 8:30 a – 6:30 p Tuesday… Friday 8:30 a – 5:00 p Saturday … 9:00 a - Noon *Check the Library web page, Facebook or call the library for updates. October...
A new state program targeted to assist Industrial Park sites across the state including the Tucker County Industrial Park, pictured, has been funded by a one-time grant through the State Legislature. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Executive Director of the Tucker County Development Authority Steve Leyh recently updated the...
On October 6 the public is invited to a celebration of more than twenty-two new historic signs in the Tucker County, WV Town of Davis. The program begins at 3:00 PM at the Davis Town Hall. The signs showcase the industrial heritage and immigrant families in the coal and timber...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $4.25 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on Oct. 4. Town of Davis The council approved a $178,000 grant and $178,000 loan to the Town of Davis in Tucker County for improvements to...
Friends of Blackwater receives recognition for promoting the Blackwater River Watershed from the West Virginia Watershed Network. Statewide, WV. – Local volunteer organization Friends of Blackwater received the Promotion Award for their efforts to make everyone aware of beauty, fascinating natural assets, and history of the Blackwater River watershed. The...
Racers of all ages and abilities walk and run for causes they are passionate about. The Tucker Community Foundation’s Run For It event had 1,389 participants representing 77 community causes who walked, ran, rolled, and strolled for nonprofits and charitable causes throughout the region (and state). Despite the wet, cool,...
On Saturday, October 14, Jenkins Ford in Buckhannon will host its Inaugural Car Show for pancreatic cancer research. The day’s events will include something for everyone and will be from 10 am to 3 pm. The first 200 cars will receive customized dash plates, and the cost per...
Representatives of 40 & 8 Voiture 1623 (back), present $500 scholarship checks’ to four Eastern nursing students. (l-r) Steve Vaughn, representative of 40 & 8, Jeff Fraley, director of nursing education for 40 & 8 Voiture 1623, Crystal Goodwater, Eastern nursing student, Whitney Hall, Eastern nursing student, Ken Bransky, representative...
Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 September 27, 2023 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. Oct. 4, 1934: Sam Huff was born at Edna, near Morgantown. Huff was part of a...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate After 11 years in operation, the Corricks Ford Battlefield Association has been dissolved. Roger Ware addressed the Parsons City Council to present a check for the remainder of the organizations funds to the council. Ware presented the City with a check for $3,774.19...
On Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, Our Lady of the Pines and The Hope, Love and Charity Foundation will be hosting an open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our newest building, a Welcome Center with facilities, from 1 – 3 p.m. There will be light refreshments provided. Come and celebrate...
The congregation and Pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Davis are excited to announce that our building repair project, “Save the Big Green Church” has begun. On Thursday, Sept. 14 the bell was removed from the bell tower so that structural damage, making the tower unsafe, can be repaired. ...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate For once the weather cooperated and the Fireman’s Carnival was a success. Most years the rain moves in and spoils all the fun for the Carnival and the Forest Festival. But the weather is supposed to hold and both will be great. October is...
New City of Parsons City Attorney Timothy Stranko attended his first meeting with . Stcouncilranko assumed his duties as City Attorney on September 1st. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate New Parsons City Attorney Timothy Stranko attended his first meeting as the official attorney for the City of Parsons. Stranko...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate City of Parsons Police Chief Kevin Keplinger addressed the Parsons City Council about his department's eligibility for the Governor's Highway Safety Program funding. The funding would allow the department to begin a series of Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols. Keplinger said the updating of...
Members of the Tucker County Development Authority ponder the results of a wetlands mitigation recently completed on the land in the Industrial Park. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Development Authority heard the details of the recently completed Wetlands Delineation Report on the County Industrial Park at...
Jeffrey Craig of Renewable Natural Gas Company, LLC addressed the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority about a proposal to collect and sell methane produced at the Tucker County Landfill. According to Craig, and in documents supplied by Craig, the Solid Waste Authority could yield approximately $370,000 in 2025 to approximately...
