Photo courtesy of Jason MyersKevin White, Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Chief, thanks Parsons City Council members for their support of the Parsons VFD Homecoming Fair during Tuesday’s Parsons City Council meeting. PARSONS – The Parsons VFD Homecoming Fair, which is during the month of May, offers fun for everyone and...
Photo courtesy of the City of ParsonsBathrooms at the Splash Park were recently closed because of vandalism. City and park officials say vandals are ruining parts of the Parsons City Parks and could possibly endanger future plans to add more amenities for the residents to enjoy. PARSONS – Vandalism and...
Three new emergency directors were appointed by the Tucker County Commission June 14 and will take office July 1. Kevin White, pictured above, will take office as the Tucker County OEM Director; Brett Ware will be the Director of Operations for the Tucker County 911 Center; and Patrick Gray will...
Afterglow Beauty Lounge PARSONS – A bronze glow not only makes people look better, but also feel better and a new Parsons business offers a place where folks can ‘come get your tan on!’ Afterglow Beauty Lounge, located at 115 Pennsylvania Ave. offers the venue where tanning is happening. Afterglow...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartLarry Armbruster, President of the Tucker County Ambulance Authority, explains the need within the EMS for the proposed mandatory EMS Ordinance and fee during Wednesday’s meeting. Following his explanation, Armbruster opened the floor for questions and comments about the proposed fee where audience members...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartResidents filled the Tucker County Courthouse Courtroom Wednesday during the Tucker County Commission meeting. Audience members spoke for and against the proposed EMS Ordinance, which would create a mandatory EMS fee. PARSONS – During Wednesday’s Tucker County Commission meeting about 50 residents gathered in the audience...
HAMBLETON, WV— Tucker County entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to audience members and a panel of judges at Tucker County High School for the 2017 Tucker County Entrepreneurs’ Pitch Contest. The purpose of this contest was to help entrepreneurs launch their business ideas as well as helping existing businesses improve...
Effective July 3, 2017, St. George Clinic is pleased to announced extended evening hours, Monday through Friday to 8:00 pm. Heather Eye, PA-C St. George Clinic has recently retained Heather Eye, PA-C, to provide evening services at the School-Based Health Center located at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School. The services...
PARSONS – Tucker County residents in Davis and Hendricks selected mayors, recorders and town council members during Tuesday’s municipal elections. A total of 27 voters cast their ballots in Hendricks while more than 150 residents in Davis voted in the municipal election according to town officials. In Davis, two incumbents...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartThe Chop Shop Salon is a full-service shop located in a beautiful setting a mere six minutes from Parsons. The Chop Shop Salon offers all types of services for men, women and children and the salon uses only top-of-the-line products to provide the best for their...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart The Dugout, located at 14 Mill St. in Parsons, has added more seating, more menu options, a back room they rent out for parties, ice cream and more than 40 flavors of shaved ice. Server Lauren McCrum, owner Amy Wagner and cook Donna Helmick take time...
Photo by Beth Christian BroscharDavid Greenlief, Parsons City Council member, questions whether Council should spend money to replace or fix the elevator in the Charles W. ‘Bill’ Rosenau Municipal Building. PARSONS – Parsons City Council member David Greenlief told his fellow members he had looked over a quote from Kone...
PARSONS – A Tucker County Grand Jury returned eight indictments Tuesday. All those indicted will return to court at 9 a.m. Monday, June 12 for arraignment hearings. Those indicted include: Mitchel Adams, 30, of Parsons. Adams was indicted on one count of conspiracy, one count of possession with intent to...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart Stephen Cosner will serve as the new principal at Tucker County High School beginning July 1. Tucker County BOE members voted unanimously Monday evening to appoint Cosner as principal. PARSONS – Tucker County High School Principal Jay Hamric announced he is leaving after serving seven...
Photos by Beth Christian BroschartRiver Crossing LLC, located in Thomas offers vintage, shabby, farmhouse and unique items. Owners Judy Pitzer and Sherry Simmons said River Crossing LLC offers the best prices in Tucker County and they hope folks stop by to see their items. THOMAS – Folks looking for just...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartA deck overlooking the river, tables with beach umbrellas, Calypso music and freshly prepared shrimp, crab cakes and fish makes for a relaxing tropical escape to enjoy a meal. Riverside Seafood, located in Parsons offers a great environment and wonderful seafood to those who visit. PARSONS...
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School students Lindsey Hull and Abbie Eakle are dubbed Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe in Charleston. Lindsey and Abbie were selected as the top two in Tucker County after taking the Golden Horseshoe test, administered to West Virginia students in the 8th grade. CHARLESTON – It...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartResidents joined with member of the Tucker County Veterans Association Sunday at the All Veterans Memorial Wall in Parsons for a Memorial Day Ceremony. Vickie Mason presents a plaque to the family of Veteran Robert ‘Bob’ Poling during the service commemorating his dedication and service to...
THOMAS – Thomas Volunteer Fire Department members gathered with friends, community members and other emergency personnel for an open house to mark a milestone for the department – they are celebrating their 100th anniversary. Thomas VFD Chief Joe DiBacco said the department was very pleased to share this with the...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County High School Seniors celebrate graduation on Friday as 77 seniors received their diplomas. PARSONS – Family, friends, neighbors, instructors, administration, BOE members and well-wishers gathered Friday evening to help celebrate Tucker County High School’s 39th Graduation for the 2017 Senior Class. The day had...
