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Development Authority Discuss Projects

Development Authority Discuss Projects

The Tucker County Development Authority members met in the Five Rivers Public Library in Parsons, West Virginia for their December meeting. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Development Authority Executive Director, Steve Leyh, presented board members with an update on his current activity for the county. Leyh started...

TC Planning Commission Updating Comprehensive Plan

TC Planning Commission Updating Comprehensive Plan

Planning Commission members discussing the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives. (Picture is from previous meeting.) By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Planning Commission is moving forward with updating the existing Comprehensive Plan. The original document was approved by the Tucker County Commission in December of 2012 with...

This Week in West Virginia History

This Week in West Virginia History

Contact: Michael Keller keller@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 November 23, 2022   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. Nov. 30, 1796: Brooke County was established under an act of the General Assembly of...

LIPSCOMB SELECTED AS CHRISTMAS PARADE GRAND MARSHAL

Parsons, West Virginia - Mayor  Dorothy  Judy  announced that   the  Grand Marshal for the 2022 Christmas Parade will be Rebecca “Lynn” Lipscomb.   It is  no  surprise  that  Lipscomb’s  favorite  holiday  is  Christmas.    She starts decorating the outside  and  inside  of her  home  for Christmas  in  late  October. ...

Clarification

In a recent correction Mr. Estep’s first name should have been spelled Connard.  We apologize for the misspelling of his name.  

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo was taken in 1957, it shows the depot at Porterwood. I wonder what happened to that building. The sign on the left of the tracks gives distance to Shaffers Fork Road and Pheasant (3-MILES). Ideas, comments, suggestions, anything to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.

Mills Group Establishes Elkins Location

MORGANTOWN – On Friday, December 2 at Noon, the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate Mills Group’s grand opening of their new office located at 102 Third Street in Elkins, WV. Enjoy light refreshments and a tour of the new office space. The downtown location is...

Leyh Seeks Grant for Agriculture Food Businesses

By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Development Authority Executive Director, Steve Leyh, presented board members with grant information from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) regional food business center. Leyh said, “Frostburg State University, Md., along with Potomac State College is working on a grant application called...

Weaner Among West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Participants

Charleston—The West Virginia Folklife Program, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, announces its 2022-2023 cohort of apprenticeship participants in the third round of the West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Seven apprenticeship pairs from across the Mountain State will study and practice traditions including soul food cooking, fiddle repair,...

Morrisey Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asked the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy. This policy is one of...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May you have a joyful time with family this year. Author unknown for this Thanksgiving poem that my wife memorized from grade school. I heard Mr. Turkey say, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Soon t'will be Thanksgiving Day, Gobble! Gobble!  Gobble!  People say it is great fun,...

WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts

CHARLESTON, WV – Two bridge replacement projects were among 21 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, and Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.   The contracts were awarded from a bid letting held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.   Rock Forge Bridge Company was awarded...

Budget Updates for City of Parsons

Budget Updates for City of Parsons

Eric Sharad from the Thrasher Group updating Parsons City Council on the top projects. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate City Administrator Agnes “Aggie” Arnold presented the City of Parsons’ Council with the general fund revenue and budget control reports for the month of October. The report was prepared by...

DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services announced a 10% increase in ambulance ground transportation rates which will provide more than 200 West Virginia ambulance providers with $11.8 million in additional reimbursements per fiscal year. “We have so much gratitude for West...

WV bear firearms season now open

WV bear firearms season now open

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The next segment of West Virginia’s firearms season for black bears opened Nov. 21 in 36 counties and parts of six other counties. The season runs concurrently with the buck firearms and antlerless deer seasons through Dec. 4. Only bear hunting without dogs is permitted during the season. Hunters are...

‘Light Up a Life’ at Cortland Acres

‘Light Up a Life’ at Cortland Acres

The Friends of Cortland is accepting donations for its annual ‘Light Up a Life’ ceremony. A bulb for the 2022 Christmas tree for $5 each and spots on the special treetop star are $50 each. Proceeds support the residents at Cortland Acres. The generosity of residents’ family and friends has...

The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service

The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service

The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service "CEOS" Ladies held a Craft Night at Creations in Parsons on November 7.  The ladies chose a ceramic or canvas to paint and had a fabulous night of fun and fellowship with the added bonus of...

New Officer Training Day was Held at Camp Kidd

Recently, the elected leadership for each 4H club was invited to attend a training day so they could better understand the roles and responsibilities of their respected office. Community members agreed to help guide these youngsters in the right direction. President & Vice Presidet : Mike Rosenau; Treasurer: Tammy Michael;...

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