Frank White, Chief Operator for Water and Waste Water for the City of Parsons is retiring at the end of the year. White has been chief for six years and has 37 years in the industry. Not from Tucker County, White showed his dedication to the position by traveling the...
After enjoying their annual Christmas Dinner, the Parsons Mayor and council members held their final regularly scheduled meeting of 2013. Janet Preston, representing the Friends of the Cheat (Cheat River Water Trail) was in attendance to request the city’s partnership in applying for a grant from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy....
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced that eleven individuals entered pleas of guilty in Federal Court. Among them, Eric Scott Pennington, 30, of Parsons, and Misty Autumn Grafton, 26, of Hambleton, entered pleas of guilty before Judge Kaull to “Possession of Pseudoephedrine to be...
The Upland Alleghenies, sixteen years of West Virginia Woodcock and Grouse Coverts is the second book to be penned by Bob Fala. image courtesy of/ Pixabay From the Hatfields - McCoy Feud country of its southern Coalfields to its highlands at Canaan Valley, experience the 'Upland Alleghenies' of West Virginia....
A crowd gathered for a chance to ride in Santa’s sleigh pulled by a horse in lei of reindeer before Santa arrived for the parade By Elizabeth Lancaster The Parsons Advocate The City of Parsons celebrated “Home for the Holidays” Saturday evening with the annual Christmas parade and downtown festivities....
By Elizabeth Lancaster The Parsons Advocate After suffering from stage five renal failure, Cheri Wilson will receive a life-saving kidney transplant from her son, Stevie Owens, Jr., on January 8, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. After the 2006 fire that ripped through their home, Cheri Wilson and her...
Left to right: Rob Burns, Commissioner Diane Hinkle, Tim Turner, L.E. Herrick, Brad Moore, Seth Pitt and Lynn Phillips, representing Governor Tomblin. Absent for Photo was Stephen Haid. Seven Tucker County residents were appointed by Governor Tomblin to serve on the first ever County Cultural District Board in the state....
Thomas Mayor Matt Quattro presented a funding request of $25,000 to the Tucker County Commission to assist in the replacement of the heating system in the Thomas Community Center. Quattro said, “Replacing the heating system is vital. We use this building as an emergency shelter. We looked into repairing the...
A criminal complaint was obtained from the Tucker County Magistrate office where probable cause was found to charge Cantrell with Battery on a School Employee. On Thursday, Dec. 12, Parsons Police Chief J.E. Jones responded to a call at the Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School. The call was to report...
At the Starting Line. Ready, Set Cold temperatures and soggy ground didn’t deter 149 eager runners, from ages five through 65, from participating the the Mountain State Girls on the Run Jingle Bell 5K held in Parsons Saturday. Runners met at Parsons Volunteer Fire Department, turned down Fourth Street to...
The Collision Repair Education Foundation together with Red Kap are offering new collision student uniforms for the school whose picture receives the most “Likes”. These schools were 2013 Makeover grant applicants and until the end of the year, students, instructors, and industry members are invited to view the album and “Like” the...
The local Fraternal order of Police, Seneca Trail Lodge #104, encourages everyone to decorate in Blue Lights for the coming holiday season. By placing one Blue Light in a window in your home, you'll be showing your support for Officers killed in the Line of Duty and those who continue...
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Cabinet Secretary Randy Huffman awarded grants worth $2 million to 40 recipients today through the REAP (Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan) Recycling Assistance Grants program. Secretary Huffman presented the 2014 grants during a ceremony at the DEP’s Charleston headquarters. Grants were awarded to state solid...
George and Mariwyn Smith Cortland Acres recently had a “’Stache Bash Barbershop Talent Show.” Among those participating were George and Mariwyn Smith. In addition, Activity Assistant Sandy Kisamore held the microphone while Rinda Bonner played and sang “I’ll be Somewhere Listening for my Name.” Activity Assistant Sandy Kisamore and...
Nichols and his parents, Martha and J. Pat Nichols, in Cortland residents were treated to a tour of the new Tucker County Courthouse Annex on Nov. 14, and they had an excellent time. County Clerk Sherry Simmons was the liaison, and all three county commissioners assisted. Circuit Clerk Jeanie Bava described...
By Elizabeth Lancaster The Parsons Advocate Tucker County High School Theatre Company opens its first production of the 2013-14 school year, Alter Egos, “The I Do’s and Don’ts of an American Wedding,” at 7 pm, Saturday, Dec.7, at the TCHS Auditorium. The play will also be performed at 2 p.m.,...
Superintendant Campbell addresses the attendees The Tucker County Board of Education, Superintendent Campbell, along with the Administrators held several "town hall" style meetings this past week. The meetings were to meet with the public and gather information about what Tucker County residents would like to see happen at the local...
Joshua Evans new middle school math teacher for DTEMS The Tucker County Board of Education met in regular session last week. The Board President called the meeting to order with all members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the Board moved on to delegations. Having no delegations, the Board approved...
Cory Chase, LMT, and Brian Menzies, DC, Davis, WV, - Cory Chase, LMT, and Brian Menzies, DC, have opened up new offices for massage therapy and chiropractic in Davis, WV. Located in the historic Old Bank Building, Dr. Menzies and Mr. Chase each have their own treatment rooms and a...
Parsons City Council’s Water Committee wants the public to be aware of the possibility of their hot water tank’s temperature-pressure relief valve weeping. The recent water line improvements throughout the city could cause an increase in water pressure coming into your homes. The water committee suggests that you inspect the...
