Bob Villers, Veteran Services, Constituent Representative presents Lester "Buck" Hinkle's Silver Star to his children Scott and Marcia. A dozen or so attendees turned out to both honor a fellow vet and to meet with a veteran services representative recently at the Davis Community Center. The event was spear-headed by...
Decorations and candles selection at Enchanted Cakes Cookies & More New lighted showcase in expanded area at Enchanted Cakes Cookies & More The new expanded space at Enchanted Cakes, Cookies and More is truly enchanted. The new showroom features a lighted showcase and private cake tasting room for brides to...
The Tucker County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2014 despite it being a snow-day for Tucker County schools. All members were present, following the Pledge of Allegiance and having no delegations pertaining to agenda items the board moved into agenda adjustments. With one minor...
High above the crowd, riding the Zipline at Timberline makes for an awesome view It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s definitely not superman flying overhead at Timberline Resort in Canaan Valley. The resort, in cooperation with Wild West Virginia Outdoor Adventures, has opened its new all-season zip-line called TimberZips....
Most everyone enjoys being invited to a birthday party. Recently that's just what happened when the Tucker Community Foundation celebrated its 25th birthday by inviting area press to a dinner, informational session and, of course, birthday cake! Tucker Community Foundation is a 501c3 charitable entity that manages funds for local...
Recently Mayor George Karos, of Martinsburg, presented Abraham Lincoln DiBacco with a Resolution of Accomplishment to thank him for his service to our country during World War II. Abe DiBacco DiBacco, along with his two brothers, Albert and Vincent who are World War II US Army Veterans, were born and...
Federal indictments result from work of Mountain Region Drug Task Force ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Local, state and federal officials announced the formation of a new task force to serve the region in the investigation and prosecution of drug trafficking crimes. Photo by Teri CaytonPictured from left to right: Asst....
Disco music and dancing, 80's music and clothes were sights that brought memories for customers and employees during Parsons shop 'n Save's 25 anniversary celebration. Cheri Doss and daughters welcome customers to Shop 'n Save's 25th Anniversary Celebration Some things never change. Bev White has been with Shop 'n Save...
At the regular scheduled meeting of the Tucker County Commission on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 the Second and Final Reading of a “Bath Salts” ordinance was passed. image courtesy of/ Pixabay This ordinance makes the sale, display, distribution, possession, and use of any Substituted Cathinones (Bath Salts), Substituted Cannabinoids, and...
The Tucker County Board of Education met in regular session January 21 in spite of a snow day for students. image courtesy of/ Pixabay President J. Parsons called the meeting to order with all board members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, and having no delegations pertaining to agenda items,...
In light of the recent chemical spill into the Elk River in the southern part of West Virginia, the Parsons city council wants the public to know that they are working on a plan to ensure clean water access for all residents. Image courtesy of PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay A river...
The deadline for signing up for the 2014 elections was Jan. 24. Tucker County residents have filed for the following positions: County Commissioner: Michael Rosenau (D); Patrick E. Darlington (R). Board of Education: Shavers Fork District: Judy B. Fairbanks; Cheat River District: Andrew Meador, Kevin G. White; Blackwater District: Kimberly...
Former Cortland Acres resident Martha Nichols, who passed away in late 2013, posthumously received the “Remember Me” award from the West Virginia Health Care Association. Family members accepted on her behalf during a special ceremony at the state Capitol complex in Charleston. Kevin Nichols, one of Martha Nichols’ six children,...
Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? Long-time Parsons business, McClain Printing, is doing just that with the addition of two new major pieces of equipment. McClain Printing is a third generation family-run business in the same location for 56 years. Currently headed by Ken Smith- President and...
Leonard Nestor, owner of Wicked Creations Leonard Nestor, life long resident of Parsons, has put his talents to work for the community. Nestor lives directly across from the Tucker County Animal Shelter and sees people coming and going from the facility all the time. Nestor said, "I see people coming...
Pictured L to R: Assistant Principle JR Helmick, Principle Jay Hamric, Mt. Storm Station Director Rich Ford, Partnership In Education Member Dave Helmick, Partnership in Education Member Jim Suesli Dominion Foundation in conjunction with Mt. Storm Powerstation Partnership in Education presented a check to Tucker County High School for $2,000...
Matthew Phillips, Hambleton City Councilman, and Linda Bates, Hambleton’s mayor for the past six years, announced that The Town of Hambleton has recently acquired the church building next to town hall with the intention of turning it into a museum. The old Goff Memorial Church, in Hambleton, was recently acquired...
On Thursday, Jan 16 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The West Virginia State Police and the Parsons Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene of an mining accident at Mettike Coal in Davis. image courtesy of/ Pixabay According to the press release when Trooper J.E. Kopec and Deputy C.A. Teter arrived...
After 28 years of service, Cortland Acres Administrator, Don Black, has retired. Don Black has been with Cortland Acres Association Inc. since 1985 and has been (and continues to be) a Physical Therapist, Assistant Administrator and Administrator. The thirty-three acre facility of Cortland consists of a 94 bed facility, Rehabilitation...
Army buddies Charles Salisbury and Fred Simmons reunite after 62 years Fred Simmons, of Hambleton, got the surprise of a lifetime when he answered the phone and heard the voice of an old war buddy. Charles Salisbury reached out to his old buddy through the website militarypersonnellocator.com. In 1949 Simmons...
