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Hinkle named Commission President

Hinkle named Commission President

Entering into her final year of her six-year term, Diane Hinkle was selected as the Tucker County Commission President.  Each year the County Commission meets on the second day of the new year to select a new president. The position typically rotates through the different commissioners, so, for Hinkle, it did not...

Bible joins the Parsons Business Office team

Bible joins the Parsons Business Office team

Bible Last December, Danielle Bible was hired as the new Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director. Bible applied for the position in May after she completed her bachelor's degree from West Virginia University.  Her degree is a conglomeration of different minors, including business administration, public relations, human services, and health promotion.  "With...

County updates provided at January 10 Commission meeting

Various county officials presented updates and requests at the January 10 Tucker County Commission meeting Transportation Supervisor Harry Poling asked the Commission for financial backing to purchase new bus radios that will increase coverage in the county.  Poling estimated that approximately 1,000 students use the bus system. "The need is here...

Welcome Gift

Welcome Gift

Wendell Cantrell, of Patriots 4, receives an Action Trackchair from Amir Pishdad, Jr. Lieutenant Commander US Navy SEAL Team FIVE (Plank Owner) (retired) Just days after Christmas, a welcome gift came to Patriots 4 in the form of an Action Trackchair. Amir Pishdad, Jr. Lieutenant Commander US Navy SEAL Team FIVE...

Wicked Wilderness settling into local business community

Seven months after the business opened, Eric Laiti, manager and owner of Wicked Wilderness Pub, is excited about delving further into the local community. Initially, he viewed Wicked Wilderness as targeting more of the tourist contingency, but he is ready for the business to expand outside of that.  "I want to...

Record breaking cold spell brings monetary benefits

 "The last 13 days, from December 26 through January 7, are the coldest 13 days ever recorded in Canaan Valley, West Virginia's official National Weather Service 73 year climate record," read local weatherman Bob Leffler's press release. The warmest temperature recorded during that period was 24 degrees and the lowest...

Kieny painting on display in Courthouse Annex Building

Kieny painting on display in Courthouse Annex Building

The different images in the painting carry rich historical meaning. Looking for some new inspiration, painter Alain Kieny decided to use historical photographs his wife collected as material for a new art project.  "Almost Heaven" is Kieny's success at drawing from these old photographs rich with historical meaning. Even though his...

A Flower Shop where the Local Area is considered their Yard

Looking Back: A Recap of 2017

As we say hello to a new year, here are some of the highlights of the past year. January THOMASYARD celebrates one year anniversary and expands shop. Tucker County Youth Basketball League gets new gym floor. Alan Tomson is appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Timberline. Mt....

Adaptive ski program helps all enjoy the powdery slopes

Adaptive ski program helps all enjoy the powdery slopes

  This winter, and every winter since 1996, athletes with physical and mental exceptionalities are hitting the slopes with the help of those involved with the Challenged Athletes of West Virginia. The nonprofit organization operates at Timberline and Canaan Valley, with the parent organization based at Snowshoe. Chris Ujvagi is...

Dogs are welcome at Joey’s Bed and Bones

Dogs are welcome at Joey’s Bed and Bones

Dogs at Joey's Bed and Bones When entering Joey's Bed and Bones, located off Pendleton Run Road, it is immediately apparent that dogs feel at home there. Maggie Brown is the owner and operator of the boarding, training, and doggie day care business.  Brown is no stranger to the workings of...

Stumptown Ales named W.Va. Brewery of the Year

Stumptown Ales named W.Va. Brewery of the Year

CHARLESTON,WV — Stumptown Ales of Davis was named West Virginia Brewery of the Year, 2017, by the beverage media website BrilliantStream.com. In determining the award, BrilliantStream.com looked at the quality of the beer produced, as well as the brewery’s overall business activity and the public’s response to it across 2017. “In its two...

Public art for public enjoyment in Thomas

Public art for public enjoyment in Thomas

An aerial view of the project. Two recently completed public art projects in Thomas help accent the already evident art community and vibrancy of the town. This past spring, New Historic Thomas put a call out proposals for public art projects in Thomas.  The board chose to award Nellie Davis and...

New pre-owned dealership opens in Davis

New pre-owned dealership opens in Davis

Used vehicles on the lot at Patriot in Davis. Patriot Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram opened a pre-owned dealership in Davis across from Highland Market on December 1, as the only car dealership in Davis or Thomas. Paul and Mark Cornish own the two dealerships, after buying it from a pervious owner...

Tucker Community Foundation awards over $83,000 to nonprofits

A total of 27 nonprofit organizations were recently awarded over $83,000 from the Tucker Community Foundation through its annual Fall Grant Program. The awards were made possible by resources from the Foundation’s designated and unrestricted endowment funds, agency funds and donor advised funds. The grants include support for arts and...

Funds for DTEMS roof awarded

As did the first semester of the 2017 school year, the December 18 Board of Education meeting wrapped up quickly. Superintendent Campbell and Maintenance Director Jonathan Hicks shared some "awesome news" which was Tucker County received $828,647 from the West Virginia School Building Authority.  The needs grant funds will primarily go...

New youth center open in Parsons

New youth center open in Parsons

Just behind Hattie Jane's, adorned with a yellow facade, sits the recently opened Our House Youth Center.  The goal of the center is to provide an open setting for teenagers in the area to come relax, play games, and be social. The center's doors opened in November.  It is operated by Our House...

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