MORGANTOWN, Nov. 7, 2016 –Starting in November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the nation’s largest conservation program. Applications will be made available in local service centers. NRCS has made several updates...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Applications are now available for a second round of historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed on the National Register of...
Funding is available in six focus areas, including data analytics tools and precision conservationMORGANTOWN, Nov. 10, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is seeking new proposals for cutting-edge projects that will provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA's Natural...
By Kimber Auvil, Abby Wilfong, Tanner Sebastian, Mateo Hinkle and Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County 4-H members gathered on Election Day at Camp Kidd and learned to use their heads, hearts, hands and health to provide leadership in their local 4-H Clubs. Officers Training School was a...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart Edward Hodson, Park Ranger at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, welcomes those attending the facility’s open house Thursday. Hodson said he wanted folks to see the facility, learn about the Refuge accomplishments and hear about upcoming goals.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – The Canaan...
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...
