US 219, Seneca Trail, in Tucker County, will continue to experience major delays on beginning Monday, June 19, 2023 Major delays are expected for US 219, Seneca Trail, Tucker County, approximately 2.70 miles north of the Randolph County line and approximately 1.00 miles south of County Route 219/10, Moore Station...
Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 June 7, 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. June 14, 1912: Botanist Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Bartholomew was born in Wheeling. Bartholomew was instrumental in...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is a penny higher this week at $3.354 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.354 Average price during the week of May 22, 2023 ...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School student Abigail Keen was honored by the Tucker County Commission at the DTEMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 30th. County Commissioners Fred Davis and Mike Rosenau represented the Commission at the event. “Its good to be here tonight,”...
Bailey Falls, Director of the Tucker County Animal Shelter, updates the Commission on the success of the county's spay/neuter voucher program and the funds raised by the "Putts Fore Pets" golf tournament. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Bailey Falls, Director of the Tucker County Animal Shelter, updated the...
Woodlands Development and Lending has proposed a development plan for the School Board building that would turn a portion of the structure into 15 apartment units for residents making less than 60% of the area's median income. The proposal for development of the building would include the need or...
Lydia Crawley Parsons Advocate Deacon Mary Sanders, Executive Director of Community Lutheran Partners, addressed the Tucker County Senior Citizens, Inc. Board Wednesday, May 31. “Community Lutheran Partners is a ministry of the West Virginia, Western Maryland Senate,” Sanders said. “We serve all of West Virginia and Garrett County,...
The 58th annual Andrew Jackson and Sarah Rebecca Hedrick reunion was held in Red Creek at the Flanagan Hill Community Building on Sunday, May, 28, 2023. There were 55 in attendance representing five states. Richard Hedrick from Kentucky; Carl and Rita Lambert and Larry and Sharon Pillow from Ohio. Kelly and...
St. John’s Women in Faith held their Mother Daughter Banquet and Memorial Service at the church on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The opening prayer and blessing of food was given by Sarah Bowley. A Memorial Service was presented by Shelby Kisner for three members who passed away during the past...
Davis, W.Va. (– Keyser, West Virginia resident Blaine Royce made two holes-in-one within a little over a month on hole number six at the Canaan Valley Resort Golf Course. “Hat’s off to Mr. Royce for accomplishing twice what many may never experience in a lifetime,” said Matt Baker, Canaan Valley...
Washington, DC –U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $12,037,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Canaan Valley Public Service District and the Hodgeville Public Service District. The funding will support upgrading and...
The community came together to celebrate the promotion of the eighth grade class of Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School students. The class of 23 will join the high school in the fall. The student's message was delivered by students Miriam Spencer and Hannah Nestor. Principal Cynthia Shaffer reminisced that she...
Davis Fire Hall hosted the Tucker County Animal Shelter's Dog Wash fundraiser. Shelter staff and volunteers were on hand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the event went to fund a new animal shelter. Tucker County Animal Shelter Director Bailey Falls, left, helps wash a Great Dane...
The Mountaineer Garden Club presented a check in the amount of $100.00 to the Tucker County 4-H Clubs to support students attending Camp. Pictured l-r. Mountain Garden Club members, Faith Moore and Linda Sherman with Cindy Harsh of Tucker County Extension Department.
Paige Shaffer (photographed left) and Joselyn Burnside (photographed right) participated in Tucker County High School's Pharmacy Technician Certification Program this spring in partnership with St. George Medical Clinic Pharmacy. The students began the program by taking an online study course and then transitioned into working alongside the staff at the pharmacy....
SATURDAY FLAT DRAGS RESULTS 74 ENTRIES WOMEN’S FLAT DRAGS G CLASS - 1ST PLACE - KATELYN KING, CLARKSBURG, PA F CLASS - 1ST PLACE - JUDY LAMBERT, THOMAS, WV (TC4X4) H CLASS - 1ST PLACE - NANCY SIMPSON, PARSONS, WV (TC4X4) WOMEN’S TOP ELIMINATOR - JUDY LAMBERT, THOMAS,...
Campaign Also Targets Underserved Communities Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to...
Mr. H. B. Cottrill worked in the mines as a tipple man and quickly was promoted to mine boss in the H. G. Davis Coal Company. He left that company to enter the retail liquor business in Thomas. He was very successful in his venture; he suffered a heavy loss...
TCHS Girls’ 4x800m Team(L-R): Katie Hicks, Erin Chambers, Hannah Hardy and Addi Moats pose with their 6th place medals on May 19th. Photo by Robin Hardy. Nate Ricottilli runs in the 400m event at the State Track Meet. Photo by Robin Hardy. Mayah Gross competes in the Shuttle Hurdle event...
Mountaineer Garden Club and Master Gardeners joined forces to plant 40 boxes of flowers around the City of Parsons, recently. Also, the Rt. 72 Blue Star Memorial and welcome sign area were decorated with American flags among the beautiful Irises planted last fall. New members are welcome to join the Mountaineer...
