Photo by Becky MooreElizabeth Nichols clears a hurdle in the 100m Hurdles race in Keyser April 14thBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComBUCKHANNON – The Tucker County Girls’ & Boys’ Track teams traveled to Buckhannon-Upshur on Tuesday April 12th for a 7 team meet. The Boys’ team took home 1st place with a team...
By Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComCLARKSBURG – The Lady Mt. Lions Softball team traveled to Notre Dame on Monday April 11th for one game. Tucker County scored 2 runs, but that was not enough as the Lady Irish took the victory 12-2.Dominique Meadows led Tucker County with a 3 for 3 performance at...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateCANAAN VALLEY – People have been asking about the nature of digging and moving of dirt recently at a worksite located behind the Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Davis. A phone call to the Columbia Pipeline Group in Charleston revealed the answer. Columbia Pipeline...
The Tucker County Democratic Executive Committee will host a candidate forum forDemocratic Candidates and Judicial Candidates at Green Rivers, 264 East Ave (Green Rivers storefront at the opera house) in Thomas on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The Public is invited to attend. Candidates will be introduced and...
Angie Shockley, Board President of the WV Autism Supportive Center, talks with Tucker County Rotary Club Wednesday about the Center. Autism Awareness Month is celebrated in April.DAVIS – Tucker County Rotary members learned about the WV Autism Supportive Center as well as Autism Awareness Month during their Wednesday meeting. Angie...
2016 Tucker Valley Middle School Track TeamBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComThe Tucker Valley Middle School Girls’ and Boys’ Track Team traveled to Doddridge County for their first meet of the season on April 2nd.Tucker Valley Girls Results: 100 meter: 9th place was Katie Surguy(15.08), 29th Mary Carr(17.23), 36th Sidney Simmons(18.37), 38th Shelby...
Photo by Becky MooreCarleigh Bolyard completes a throw in the Shot Put competition at Keyser on April 4thBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComKEYSER – The Mt. Lions Girls’ & Boys’ Track teams traveled to Keyser for a 4 team meet on Tuesday April 5th. The Boys’ team finished the meet with a 3rd...
By Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComMOOREFIELD – The Tucker County Softball team traveled to Moorefield on Friday April 1st for a double header.The Lady Mt. Lions managed just 1 hit in the first contest as Moorefield got the victory 12-0.Cheyenne Phillips collected a single for Tucker County in the loss. The Lady Yellowjackets...
By Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComMOUNT STORM – The Tucker County Baseball team traveled to Union on Wednesday April 6th. The Mt. Lions exploded in the 5th inning and got the victory in 5 innings 14-3.The Mt. Lions scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Eric McCrum, a two-run double by...
The Tygarts Valley Conservation District has approved the following cooperators for financial assistance through the Spring FY16 Agricultural Enhancement Program:Abel, Mark (Taylor Co.) Invasive Species Mgmt.Bell, Charles (Barbour Co.) Invasive Species Mgmt.Coontz, James (Barbour Co.) Invasive Species Mgmt.Crites, Scott (Upshur Co.) Invasive Species Mgmt.Dean, James (Randolph Co.) Invasive Species Mgmt.Dean,...
The Tygarts Valley Conservation District is hosting a free to the public, educational forestry field day at Audra State Park on Friday April 29th, which is Arbor Day. Taking incentive from the National Association of Conservation Districts’ 2016 stewardship theme “We All Need Trees” the day will feature a wide...
Davis, WV – The Plum Tuckered Film Festival (PTFF) will have its second showing of short films Saturday April 23, 2016. These short, less than 20-minute films, will be screened at Verglas Media’s large- screen facility on the top floor of the Old Bank Building in Davis. Doors will open...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County BOE members hosted a public meeting Monday to gather public comments regarding the 2016 to 2017 school calendar. Harry Poling, director of transportation for Tucker County Schools, said he could only speak on the part of transportation.“Last year we had nine...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thousands of volunteers will be roadside across West Virginia on April 30 during the annual Adopt-A-Highway spring litter cleanup.The Adopt-A-Highway program is a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways (WVDOH).In 2015, Adopt-A-Highway spring...
With a line-up of family-friendly activities for the youngsters, and a unique assortment of vendors and products for home and family, the fifth annual, free admission Spring Extravaganza returns to the Potomac Highlands April 30. The fun starts at 10:00 in the morning and runs to 2:00 pm in Moorfield...
Fall/Winter Hours, Sept. - MayMonday ……………. 9:00 a - 7:00 pTuesday – Friday…8:30 a - 5:00 pSaturday …………….9:00 a – NoonClosed all Legal Holidays********************************April Happenings13 - Pre-school Story Time Class @ 10:00am19 – Book Club Discussion Group @ 5:00 pm20 - Pre-school Story Time Class @ 10:00am27 - Pre-school Story...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartFolks gather at Cortland Acres in Thomas Friday to cut the ribbon on the Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateTHOMAS – Well-wishers gathered at Cortland Acres Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center in Thomas Friday for an open house showcasing the $3 million expansion which...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Board of Education members congratulate Tucker County students in the Golden Horseshoe Contest, Math Field Day winners and the Young Writers Contest winners Monday during their regular meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County Activities Coordinator Karen Linton introduced the winners in...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County High School teachers talk with Tucker County BOE members, students and parents about the pros and cons of block scheduling at the school. TCHS teachers want to initiate the new schedule for the 2016 to 2017 school year to have more interrupted time with...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartLinda Shriver, CEO of Preston Taylor Community Health Centers and Mountaintop Health Center, and pharmacist Kristen White, welcome those stopping by Friday to celebrate the grand opening of Preston Taylor Pharmacy in Thomas.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateTHOMAS – Folks living or visiting the Thomas and...
