By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – This year’s Primary Election is coming up quick – and is slated for May 10, with polls opening at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 7:30 p.m. Early voting in Tucker County begins April 27 and is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m....
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHAMBLETON – Members of the Tucker County High School FFA program have had a busy few weeks. Last week, the group traveled to the West Virginia University Small Farms Conference where Cheyenne Phillips, Lexi Roth and Jacob Hauser took second place in the Agriculture Communications...
Students in Davis Thomas Elementary and Tucker Valley Elementary schools receive 10-year smoke detectors and a fire safety program presented by Clarksburg Fire Department Captain Cindy Murphy. The smoke detectors were purchased by the Tucker County Rotary Club to help assure no more kids perish in fires.By Beth Christian BroschartThe...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartKnights of Columbus Council 2010 members Jerome “Butch” DiBacco Jr., Jim Nester, Grand Knight Dave Oldaker and Michael Ledden work Friday afternoon deep frying Pollock for their Lenten Fish Dinner. The dinners are from 4 to 6 p.m. each Friday during Lent, and proceeds benefit charitable...
Ivonne as Cat in the HatBy Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateTHOMAS – A well-known icon visited Davis Thomas Elementary School on Wednesday to help spread the love of reading and celebrate Read across America Day. Ivonne Martinez, director of the Mt. Top Library, donned her Cat in the Hat costume...
Photo by Becky MooreTCHS Girls’ Basketball Team – 2016 Class “A” Region 2, Section 1 Champions By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com ELKINS – The Tucker County Girls’ Basketball team started Sectional play last Tuesday February 23rd against Tygarts Valley at Elkins High School in the Sectional Semi-Finals. The Lady...
Harman Middle School Champs played in the Union Tournament and beat Union Tigers the first night and the second night they beat DTEMS bears in OT.
Photo by Becky MooreSeth Evans scores 2 of his 23 points against Pendleton County on Monday February 22nd, Tucker County won the game 74-56 TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – The Mt. Lions started the week hosting Pendleton County on Monday February 22nd. Tucker County extended their lead in the fourth...
Kaiden Hebb, Myles Paugh, Wyatt White, Gracie Rapp and London Hood The Knights of Columbus District Free-throw Competition was held at Tucker Valley Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 20. Contestants represented Knights of Columbus Councils from Elkins, Weston, Clarksburg and Thomas. Medals were presented to the first place winners...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Davis-Thomas Boys’ Basketball teams played host to Petersburg on Tuesday Wednesday February 23rd. The Bears JV team fell in the first game 53-28. Trevor Adams led Davis-Thomas with 9 points in the loss. In the second contest Petersburg took the victory also over...
NOTICE is hereby given that the TOWN OF DAVIS (the “Town”) enacted an ordinance on February 24, 2016 containing increased rates and charges for furnishing sewerage service to approximately 422 customers at Davis and vicinity, in Tucker County, West Virginia. The proposed increased rates and charges will become effective...
The Cortland Foundation is raffling off this new 2016 Polaris 570 Ranger with a 6x12 aluminum Polaris trailer. The tickets cost $100 each with only 200 raffle tickets being sold. Contact Sam Goughnour at 304-614-4674 to purchase a ticket. The Cortland Foundation is raffling a 2016 Utility Terrain Vehicle...
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) is now accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program through March 16, 2016. This 8-week youth employment program begins in mid-June and continues through the first week of August. Applicants must be between 15 and 18 years of age for...
Elkins - Members of the Davis & Elkins College chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently spent a day on the slopes at Canaan Valley Ski Resort providing comradery to a group of veterans and their families. The outing was a part of the Gathering of Mountain Eagles,...
NOTICE is hereby given that the TOWN OF DAVIS (the “Town”) enacted an ordinance on February 24, 2016 containing increased rates and charges for furnishing water service to approximately 432 customers at Davis and vicinity, in Tucker County, West Virginia. The proposed increased rates and charges will become effective...
During the season of Lent the Knights of Columbus challenge all Christians to sacrifice and help others by donating 40 cans of food or non-perishable items to the food pantry. This program is inspired by Christ’s 40 days of fasting in the desert. Whether you observe Lent or not,...
P.R.O. – OnTrac members are planning their Second Annual Celebration of Parsons for individuals who have been instrumental in helping to make the City of Parsons a better place to work and live in. We are asking for you, the people of the Parsons Community, to submit letters of...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTeam Shotton is selected for the Tip Top Award which recognizes the most visually appealing sled as selected by the judges. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – Nearly 30 teams spent Saturday morning slip sliding their way down the Sled Run...
By Kaylee A. Nedrow Making Tucker County High School history on Saturday, February 27, the first ever Thespian Troupe qualified for the state competition. Performing at the Area II Thespian Festival in Parkersburg, with the show Twitch by Stephen Gregg, all those involved showed their dedication by departing Tucker...
Jennifer Jones Parsons resident, Jennifer Jones, has been named the City Co-Coordinator for Freedom Day USA for the cities of Parsons, Davis and Thomas.Jones is a team member of Wilson Martino Dental in Elkins and has been with her office for almost eight years, currently holding the role of Financial...
