By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate There are many concerns, fears, and unknowns when becoming a parent, be it for the first time or fifth. Several things that doctors and professionals recommend to keep our children safe and secure have changed since our parents had us. What was once considered safe and...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate One of Tucker County’s own, Mistee Griffith marked a big one off her bucket list on recently, as she took the stage in Charleston to audition for the hit show American Idol. Griffith was one of around five hundred who attended the event to...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate The change of seasons from Summer to Autumn brings on colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, football, and of course hunting season. It’s no surprise that with the vast woodlands Tucker County and West Virginia has to offer, that hunting season brings several individuals to our area. It...
The Tucker County Landfill received chicken feathers from regional chicken processing facilities until the most recent West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection inspection. State Environmental Inspector Supervisor Robin Dolly visited the landfill on September 12. He issued four notices of violation. Dolly's inspection report rated the landfill's leachate collection system, daily...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate The news of the Parsons Sheetz closing has taken the community by storm with much disappointment. Manager for approximately eighteen years Jennifer Conrad said, “I felt the brunt of it today with seventeen employees and the community”. Signs were hung all over the store...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate “It wasn’t my idea”, stated Jane Barb, the first president of the Mountaineer Garden Club that was established in July of 1958. Vivian Shomo (current President) and Jane Barb (first President) cutting the cake She continued telling the story of the River City Garden...
A few of the self help books for sale at Mountain Market. Mountain Market opened its doors to the public over Labor Day weekend. Owner Janice Mann is excited to return home to Tucker County after 30 years outside of the state. The store, located next door to Ranger Jane's...
Attendance Director for Tucker County Schools Amber Kyle presented data on homeschooling in the county at the September 4 board meeting. Kyle reported 59 students are homeschooled this year, including all of the students that attend Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative’s Learning Center. This number is down from last year, which...
As of last Thursday, the Town of Davis received permission from the Highlander building property owners to enter and inspect the building. "We do have permission to get our team together and enter in the building," Mayor Joe Drenning said. "Their attorney called, and the town is waiting for a...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate The events of the 2018 Tucker County Fair kicked off on Wednesday evening with the extremely popular Dino-Roar show that took place numerous times throughout the week. Every show was highly populated with viewers of all ages. Everyone learned a lot about the known facts regarding...
Many claim this year is yielding an excellent apple crop. This apple growing season was kinder to Tucker County's apple crop. To walk down a trail, a neighborhood in town, or anywhere really this time of year, you're sure to find an apple tree flush with hearty fruit. Despite the...
By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate It’s no surprise with the primary election race being determined by a single vote that Fred Davis has continued his campaign to be a commissioner for Tucker County as a write in candidate. The definition of a write in candidate is someone who wants to...
The Monday, August 27, Board of Education meeting was dedicated to setting goals for the 2018-2019 school year. Superintendent Alicia Lambert presented the goals to the board who reviewed and discussed a number of the outlined goals. "Through this process we are noting what we want to work toward the...
Model Ts lined up in Leadmine community park. Driving through Leadmine last Tuesday morning, one might think they were in the year 1918 as they passed rows of pristine Model Ts, people gathered for lunch under the pavilion in the town park, and water cascading through the wheel mill. But...
Children Pageant WinnersBy Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of seven gorgeous young ladies as they took the stage Tuesday, August 21 at the Tucker County Fair vying for the title of Junior, Teen, and Queen Daphne of the fair. To be eligible for the...
Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate The August 22 meeting of the Tucker County Commissioners opened with prayer by Pastor Jay Bunting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission President Diane Hinkle and Commissioner Patrick Darlington reviewed the previous meeting and work session minutes, which were approved by both in the...
Patrolman Travis Roberts is the newest member of Parsons City Police Department. After Chief Bill Rowe's retirement, Roberts is one of two officers on the force. He was hired during the July 24 Parsons City Council meeting. His first day on the job was Friday, August 17. Roberts' career in...
The Tucker County Commission and Tucker County Building Commission jointly hosted the first of three public work sessions to unveil plans for a county Emergency Services Support Facility. The meeting was held 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 14 in the County Courtroom with members of the public in attendance. Two more...
An updated statewide policy requires a parent or an authorized individual to be present at the bus stop to meet any kindergarten through third grade student during pickup and drop off. The policy previously only applied to pre-kindergarten students, but the update expands the reach of the policy to include...
Courtesy of Farrah Farley - second place team at Worlds Dance Competition By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate We all know hard work pays off in the end, but for the youth enrolled in Dance by Farrah, take that to a whole new level. For nearly every week for ten months,...
