Winners of the 2018 Tucker County Entrepreneurs’ Pitch Contest include The Billy Motel, Stumptown Ales and Five River Campground. Pictured in fron, left to right, Dave Clark, executive director of the Woodlands Development Group; Cindy Robeson, co-owner of Stumptown Ales; Steve Leyh, executive director of the Tucker County Development Authority; and Jessica Waldo,...
The Parsons City Council approved a policy to combat a recent uptick in rule violations at the splash park. The “1-2-3 Strikes You’re Out Policy” was approved during the last city council meeting. “These rules are put in place to keep our visitors safe and to keep our facility clean and operating...
Alicia Lambert is the new superintendent of Tucker County Schools. Lambert previously served as the principal of Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School. Her predecessor, Dr. Eddie Campbell, accepted a position as Monongalia County's superintendent. "To me, there is no greater accomplishment than being able to give back to the school system that...
Dr. Ed Rader explains the markings to the "hounds" of the bike hash. The 10th annual Canaan Mountain Bike Festival took place in over a warm and sunny weekend for the Highlands. The festival began with a trials event in Canaan Heights. A trails event puts riders on an obstacle course...
A logo is sometimes the first thing that a person sees when they get mail or see an advertisement. Tucker County Schools realized they really didn’t have a logo that represented the school system, so at the beginning of this school year we created a contest asking students, teachers and...
By Cathy Bonner and P. Ann Flanagan The Parsons Advocate Bike lovers from as far north as Canada and as far west as San Diago, California, joined many from all places in between as they converged on Camp Kidd Park the weekend of June 8-10. This is the ninth year for...
On Saturday, the Board of Education interviewed candidates for the open superintendent position left vacant after Dr. Eddie Campbell accepted the position as superintendent of Monongalia County school system. Five applicants initially applied for the Tucker County position, but one rescinded their application before the interview date. Jeremy Pyle, Alicia Lambert,...
Coray Carlson, employee of Kingsford Manufacturing, was one of the many who donated blood to the Kiwanis Blood Drive. By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate Local community residents flowed through the doors of the Tucker County Senior Center reently. Their mission: to donate blood to the local Red Cross Blood...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate It was business as usual at the regular session of the Tucker County Board of Education held Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Superintendent Campbell presented to the board and they approved several items to include transfers, resignations, and employments. Kelly Reed has been hired as...
This whole idea of painting a flag on the side of Mt Top Convenience started a few years back. Owner, Mike Markwood said, "My wife Tammy and I were on a Motorcycle trip headed to Sturgis SD. While traveling through the beautiful farm lands in many of the states, we...
Representatives from American Fidelity were on hand at the regular Tucker County Board of Education meeting, recently at the Davis Thomas Elementary School library. They do business with 32 different school districts in West Virginia. Their supplemental plan does not replace the PEIA program but will enhance it. One of...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate At the recent regular meeting of the Parsons City Council, Jason Myers, City Administrator, announced that a surveillance camera system has been installed at the splash park and it paid for itself on the first night. This new technology has motion sensors and audio...
The Tucker County Grand Jury, presided over by Judge Lynn Nelson, handed down indictments to the following individuals: Tiffany N. Henline was indicted on charges of Shoplifting Third offense. Tammy Lynn (Nelson) Mook was indicted on two counts Burglary, Two counts Receiving/transferring/concealing stolen property, two counts Grand larceny and two...
Photo by Ron Hollis By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate It was a good day to launch a canoe! Many spectators were on hand early Friday morning, May 25, to cut the ribbon and officially open the new ADA Canoe/Kayak Launch on the Blackwater River in Canaan Valley. The launch/dock...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate Mark “Digger” Burns and his wife, Stephanie, of Location Road, have announced the launch of their new business, “Digger Adventures”. They specialize in tours of Tucker County but also offer event transportation such as weddings and other events where guests would rather not drive....
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate With the very close count of only two votes between them in the primary election, it was almost a certainty that a recount would be held between incumbent, Diane Hinkle and Freddie Davis for the Tucker Commissioner's race . This is exactly what happened...
Students, families, and faculty gathered Thursday evening, May 24, 2018, for the annual pre-graduate Baccalaureate Service for graduating seniors of Tucker County High School. This was the ninth year the service was sponsored by the Tucker County High (FCA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Advisors for the FCA are: Coach Shane...
Cindy and Jon Robeson, proprietors of StumpTown Ales in Davis, are excited to announce the relocation of their brewery to the Tucker County Industrial Park, located a few miles east of Davis on Route 48. Stump Town Ale, specializing in IPAs, was opened in August of 2015 with a 10...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate The weather cooperated and the sun provided the perfect back drop for pre-schoolers of Tucker Valley Elementary School to celebrate the end of the school year with a big party at the Parsons Splash Park. Pre-schoolers from Mrs.Jay and Mrs. Teresa's class, Mrs. Ray...
In a recent article appearing in The Parsons Advocate Donna Stout was inadvertlenly omitted from this article. We apologize for this oversight. Among laughter, cheers, tears, and to a standing room ovation Donna "Knotts" Stout accepted her award as Tucker County Educator of the Year from the Tucker County Chamber...
