“I don't want people's flood rates to go up. That would be traumatic,” Kolsun said. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Parsons Mayor Bruce Kolsun addressed concerns surrounding Tucker County no longer having a Flood Plain Manager in the county. Mayor Kolsun spoke during the Good of the Order...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I am happy to report that my brother is coming along really great with his radiation treatments. He almost has his normal voice back again and is not feeling too rough yet. Momma Said, “I know it will probably zap him before he is...
The Blackwater Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution will meet on April 13 at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Lunch is at 11:30. The Meeting will begin 12:45 to 1:00 pm Our guest speakers will be Veronica Staron and Paul Torento giving a program about the Blackwater Ministerial Association Food Pantry. ...
Hon. Peter Godwin Van Winkle of W. Va 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. April 10, 1848: John Kenna was born in Kanawha County. In 1883, the state legislature elected...
Garrett College hosted An Evening Abroad last Thursday to celebrate its 10 international students. The students, left to right, are: Brandon Metivier, Stefan Machkovski, Wyatt Slocum, Giancarlo Bernardo, Musulyn Pinney, Sara Tabuena, Courtney Milner, Tawananyasha Mirira, Lucas Bridger, and (seated) Manuela Peres de Castro. Garrett College’s international students participate in...
North Central Community Action will be taking applications for the 2024 Garden Program beginning May 10, 2024. The Garden Program was designed to help families supplement their food supply by providing seeds, plants, and education on gardening. Participants will receive a voucher to purchase vegetables or fruit plants and seeds. Qualifying...
MGC met at Five River Library on April 2nd. Plans for liter pick up were completed for the week of 04/15-04/17 along the Allegheny Bike trail. Summer flowers in a prepared container with Canna, sweet potato vine and million bells will be raffled off at the Spring Craft Show at...
Laker Angel Oquendo finished a four-game weekend set hitting .538 with two runs and six RBI. Garrett College went 3-1, including 3-0 in NJCAA Division II Region 20 baseball games. Lakers sweep Hagerstown, blank Westmoreland in D-II contest McHenry, MD – Not all baseball games are created equally – as...
Today, I would like to assist you in reading your water bill. Your West Virginia-American Water bill includes lots of useful information apart from – but included with – your billing statement. So, when you open a bill from this company, it may contain several pages. But let’s...
This is a letterhead from P. C. Clark, barber shop and pool room, dealer in tobacco and cigars, Davis. The letter is dated December 29, 1920. Patrick Clark was also the owner and manager of a local coal mine. In the letter, he is planning to purchase 1,200 acres of...
“There's only one truck that belongs to the Authority that is road worthy,” Holstine said. By: Lydia Crawley The Tucker County Solid Waste Authority met March 25th at the TCSWA Office to hear updates on the status of the Landfill. At the meeting Presiding Chair Mark Holstine stated the dire...
City of Parsons Council Members Tim Auvil, right, Melissa Jones, center, and Kathy DiBacco, left, attend the presentation of a $2,000 donation to Tucker County Youth Basketball presented by Mayor Bruce Kolsun to Trevor Vanscoy, prior to the Council Meeting March 19th. The donation had been approved a previous Council...
Students from Tucker County High School present the flag at the opening of the Tucker County Commission's March 27th meeting. TCEMS Training Officer Joe Strait addresses the Tucker County Commission March 27th. The Commission approved funding of up to $1,200 for CPR classes in the County. Tucker County Commission Funds...
“Its the last land available to basically have parking along William Avenue,” Tomson said. “From the level of William Avenue up needs to be torn down eventually, “Tomson said. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Town of Davis Council has voted to move forward with the purchase of the...
“We will have an election,” Tomson said. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Town of Davis voted March 27th to hold a special election June 8th on the Town's new Zoning Ordinace. “We will have an election,” Tomson said. Tomson said that the Town has worked out issues...
Residents with Commissioner Davis County Commissioner Fred Davis & Sheriff Kopec receiving plants from the Green Thumbs. Cortland Acres Long Term Care and Rehab celebrated Horticultural Therapy Week on March 27, 2024, with Tucker County Commissioner Fred Davis and Sheriff Jake Kopec. The Horticulture Therapy program at Cortland was established...
The Knights of Columbus Council 2010 of Thomas had eight winners from the district competition compete in The Knight of Columbus State Free-throw Competition held in Weston on Sunday, March 3. First place winners: Logan Cussins, Amesley Channell, Lilly Henline and Stella Johnson brought home first place trophies plus a...
_Career Carnival Flyer 38' Inflatable Obstacle Course, 10' Inflatable Games, plus many other fun carnival games (frog launch, duck pond, hi-striker, spin art, ring toss, too much to list). Let's not forget cotton candy, popcorn, candy apples, and pizza. Scan the QR code below or visit https://bit.ly/SP24CareerCarnival to claim your free ticket. Food and...
Hello Spring, the annual Easter display hosted by the Mountaineer Garden Club announced the winning entries. Jean Long was awarded first place {Blue Ribbon) for her lilac arrangement, surrounded by a purple cloth and in front of the symbolic three crosses. Second place (Red Ribbon) was awarded to Crystal Nelson...
AREA COUNTIES HAVE BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. The following have been chosen to receive funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in their respective counties through phase 41 of...
