By: Jaron Harper Region VII Planning & Development Council (Region VII) received a sub-grant award from the WV Office of Broadband to assist in data collection that will be used to develop the State’s Digital Equity (DE) and Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Region VII hosted a listening session...
Dear fellow Citizens of Tucker County. I would like to take the time to let you know the state of EMS funding in Tucker County. Prior to the beginning of this current Fiscal Year, Tucker County had an EMS Fee of $50.00. This fee allowed Tucker County EMS to replace...
Bailey Falls, Tucker County Animal Shelter Director, with Matilda, an adoptable shelter dog Snip-It-Ticket The Tucker County Animal Shelter is administering a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program for residents of Tucker County through a grant administered by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture with the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Program...
PARSONS, W. VA – Two years have passed since the St. George Medical Clinic opened the doors to its Parsons pharmacy location. To celebrate the milestone and show appreciation to its customers and the community, the pharmacy is hosting an anniversary celebration. On April 28, 2023, from 11 a.m....
Pictured from left are Amanda Smith, RPh, Jessica Rhodes, Admin / Dental Assistant, and Emily Ramsey, RN. St. George Medical Clinic staff recently participated at the Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College job fair in Moorefield, West Virginia on Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There...
Beautiful daffodils were the draw for the MGC's selection of Yards of the Month for April. The home of Bruce and Cynthia Kolsun on Central Avenue was the residential choice with many varieties of daffodils and a variety of garden statues. Business of the Month was awarded to the United...
This is an advertisement for John Raese’s Store in Davis. John was on of the most influential men of Davis and was one of its earliest inhabitants. He served as councilman and was a pioneer merchant. He had a fine store and carried a wide variety of merchandise. He served...
Tucker County’s Erin Chambers competes in 3200m event at Elkins on April 14th. Chambers placed 1st in the event. Photo by Robin Hardy. By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com BUCKHANNON – The Mt. Lions Girls’ and Boys’ Track Teams traveled to Buckhannon-Upshur on Tuesday April 11th. The Boys’ team finished in...
Tourism Partner Meeting on April 26 Davis, W.Va. — The Tucker County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is set to host a Tourism Partnership meeting on April 26 at the National Youth Science Academy in Davis. The event will bring together tourism industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest...
Julia Bonds, 2003 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner, North America (United States)Photo Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 12, 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...
Proclaiming the month of April for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness month we encourage all citizens to learn about preventing violence. Left to Right: Tucker Co Advocate for Centers Against Violence Kim Shaffer; City Chief of Police K. Keplinger; Sergeant Pyles; Officer C. Summerfield; Christine Ward, Children’s Advocacy Center...
Tucker Co. Ambulance Authority President Dennis Filler (left) receives check from CVR General Manager Matt Baker (center) with Tucker Co. Ambulance Authority Interim Director Amanda Simmons (right). Davis, W.Va. – Canaan Valley Resort raised $2,200 for the Tucker County Ambulance Authority during the resort’s March 4th Hometown Brewfest event at the...
Arch Moore Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 5, 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. April 12, 1865: The 36th Virginia Infantry, known as the Logan Wildcats, disbanded....
The West Virginia Native Plant Society and the Kanawha Garden Club are pleased to announce the signing of a proclamation by Governor Jim Justice on February 20, 2023, officially designating April 2023 as “West Virginia Native Plant Month”. This is a coordinated effort across all 50 states to increase awareness...
The Tucker County Development Authority, the county’s economic development entity, announced that its board of directors is holding strategic planning sessions to chart the course for the organization’s future growth and success. The all-volunteer board is composed of 13 Tucker County citizens who represent all geographic areas of the county...
Davis, WV. The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 45th Annual Awards Banquet. The categories include but not limited to; the Educator of the Year, Student of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business Person of the Year, the Community Service Award, and the coveted “Tuckineer”....
By Belva Dilly Tucker County Historical Society On April 9, 1891 the County bought a farm owned by S. E. Parsons and his wife A. E. Parsons containing 174 acres located north of Parsons in the St. George District and borders the Cheat River. This farm was purchased for...
Out with the old, I’m with the new By: Jaron Harper Spring is in the air, and with it comes some changes and upgrades to the City of Parsons thanks to the unanimous votes that took place at the city council meeting. Some of these passed upgrades include safety...
Linda Sherman was awarded a blue ribbon (1st) for her unusual container filled with Easter eggs, beautiful Easter lilies and pastel berries. A red Ribbon (2nd place) went to Dana Dean for her artistic rabbit, complete with his original painting. A cheerful red robin in a basket with spring flowering forsythia...
A spring cleanup event is planned on the Allegheny Highlands Trail on Saturday, April 15 at 9am. Hosted by the Highlands Trail Foundation, the Springtime Allegheny Highlands Trail Clean Up will help make the trail more enjoyable for running, walking, and biking this spring and summer. “The Allegheny Highlands...
