Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Commissioner Lowell Moore and Tucker County Sheriff Brian Wilfong offer congratulations to one another following Tuesday’s election. Wilfong was unopposed in his race for Sheriff while Moore defeated opponent Roxanne Tuesing.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The votes are in and Lowell Moore...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart Dr. Ed Rader talks with medical providers gathered at Blackwater Falls State Park Wednesday about ways to provide better coordination of services in Tucker County.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – Many health care providers gathered with Tucker County Commissioners Wednesday to talk about health...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A Parsons man’s face is becoming famous and being recognized for his fine facial hair. Dale Jones is being featured across the U.S. and the world in beard company product advertising and is being recognized for his well-groomed beard and mustache. Jones said...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartEMS Station 2, located on the campus of Cortland Acres, hosts an open house Tuesday. Some of those attending include, from left, Senator Bob Williams, D-Taylor, Tucker County Senior Center Director Roxanne Tuesing, Tucker County Ambulance Authority President Larry Armbruster, Scott Hinkle, Tucker County Commissioner Diane...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Several people appeared in Tucker County Magistrate and Tucker County Circuit Courts this week.-Aaron Todd Wolfe, 36, appeared with his attorney Brent Easton in Tucker County Circuit Court Monday before Judge James Courrier Jr. Wolfe was indicted on one felony count of grand...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A photography studio in Parsons has a new location. Memory Lane Photography, owned and operated by Susan Marks, has moved from Route 72 to 137 Poplar St., right beside of Performance in the old Southern States Building. Marks said she opened the studio...
The monthly Fellowship Breakfast was held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church in Parsons.The menu of Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Home Fries, Eggs, Juice and Coffee was served to the following: Buzz Harper, Bobby Phillips, Jon Bush, Joel Goughnour, Julia Canfield, Marvin Canfield,...
Although Halloween is usually thought of as a holiday for children, adults of all ages can enjoy this time of year. The Seniors in Parsons took time to make their own pumpkins. Their smiles reflect how much they enjoyed this activity.Seniors at both the Parsons Center and the Mt. Top...
The second home to be featured on the PRO-ON-TRAC Christmas House Tours that take place on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, is the home of Sandy Hockman. Located at 305 Walnut Street, Parsons, Sandy affectionately refers to her home as “The Lake House.” Not that it is on a lake, but...
Photo by Brittany Channell Tucker County’s Cole Rapp gets tackled after a run at Notre Dame last Friday Nov 4thBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComFAIRMONT – The Mt. Lions traveled to Fairmont State University last Friday November 4th for their last game of the season against Notre Dame. Tucker County exploded for a...
Team StandingsMt.Valley BankRicottilli LumberHappy RollersMt.State HoneyYour House Pet CheckWoodford OilHoney BeesState Farm Ins.Fine Food CateringLadies Bowling 400 Or Better: Penney Doyle 504, Alisa Poling 481, Wanda Crossland 478, Betty Dibacco 437, Helen Heckel 435, Bernie Mcdonald 432, Emma Teets 429, Thelma Vance 415, Kitty Pearce 411, Faye Channell 41, Sue...
Photo by Amber Kyle 2016 Tucker County High School Cheer Squad at Regional Competition last Saturday Nov 5th at Hedgesville High SchoolBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComHEDGESVILLE – The Tucker County High School Cheer Squad competed in the Class “A” Region 2 Cheer Competition last Saturday November 5th at Hedgesville High School.The Lady...
Experience Kissimmee appointed Michelle Moore, CMP as the new director of sales for the destination marketing organization.In her new role, Moore will direct the internal sales team at Experience Kissimmee and work with destination industry partners to increase meeting business in the corporate, association and SMERF (social, military, educational, religious...
With one in every twelve jobs in WV are employed in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy collectively investing more than $60 million a year in our communities, the impact of both the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are important to improving the quality of life in West Virginia’s communities.During these challenging...
Charleston, W.Va. - Twice as many West Virginia farmers will be able to sell to major grocery wholesalers and retailers in the coming year, thanks to a program being championed and partially funded by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA).Eight new farms have passed the Good Handling Practices /...
PETERSBURG, West Virginia, November 1, 2016 -- The Fire Ban in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area is still in effect due to localized dry conditions and will remain in place until weather conditions improve. Although ground-fires are prohibited, gas powered backpacking/camping stoves are allowed in the wilderness area. “We are...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and State Police Col. Jay Smithers announced funding Friday to accelerate the prosecution of drug offenders by providing much-needed resources to reduce the state Forensic Laboratory’s backlog of drug identification tests.The move completes the Attorney General’s recent pledge to fight drug abuse...
The Tucker County Senior Citizens held their monthly outpost at the Parsons Center on November 1, 2016. Evelyn Moore welcomed everyone. Everyone recited the Lord’s Prayer, gave the Pledge of Allegiance and then sang “God Bless America.”Linda Bonner read the minutes from the October Outpost which were approved as read....
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartOn Wednesday, members of the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force announce that 28 methamphetamine-related arrests have been made in West Virginia. Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Ray LaMora gives information to new media gathered at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office about the arrests. Pictured...
