The Parsons VFD, Company 10, received their new engine ladder truck on July 29. This was made possible due the department being a recipient of an assistants to firefighters grant. The grant was written by Fireman Steven Sponaugle with input from the department members. The truck was purchased from Finley...
Tanner Burns, a sophomore student from Tucker County High School placed 3rd at the HOSA International International Conference in Interviewing Skills. His competition consisted of writing a cover letter, completing a job application and completing an interview. He was the only secondary student from West Virginia to place in this...
Charleston, W.Va. - Mark your calendar! National Farmers' Market Week is August 7-13. This is the 17th year for the event which helps promote local growers and producers.Now is the perfect time to visit one of the state's 93 farmers' markets to stock up on WV-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh...
West Virginia conservation group Friends of Blackwater has released a new scientific bibliography and updated report on the impacts of global warming and climate change on the Mid-Atlantic Allegheny Highlands region, which runs along the highest ridges of the Appalachian mountain chain in West Virginia and surrounding states. The report...
AUGUST 13, 2016The Mountaineer Chapter of IWLA will be hosting their Annual Youth Conservation Day on Saturday, August 13, at their clubhouse located 6 miles up Files Creek Road, in Beverly. This event has been started to help educate and getting children in our area involved in conservation and wise...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartNearly 150 Tucker County Seniors gather at Hendricks Park Monday to enjoy the annual Tucker County Senior Picnic.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHENDRICKS – Hendrick’s Park lit up with activity Monday as Tucker County Seniors gathered for their annual picnic. Linda Bonner said entertainment was provided...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartDirectCare of Parsons announces to its staff Wednesday that they will still have the walk-in and laboratory care services, but appointments for family care will no longer be offered at this time. Officials said there will be no change in the availability of Community Care Pharmacy...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartJimmy Bowen & Santa Fe take the stage Saturday during the Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – This is the 13th year for Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival and promoters John and Joyce Bowers said this year’s event attracted folks from...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Several folks appeared last week in Tucker County Circuit and Magistrate Courts.William Glen Murphy, 53, appeared with attorney Chris Cooper again seeking a bond modification. His request was denied and Murphy remains in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail. According to the criminal complaint,...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker BOE members inspect the new paint job at the Tucker County BOE office Monday following their regular meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County BOE members were happy to hire some substitute bus operators during Monday’s meeting. Tucker County Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA) has extended contracts for flood relief work in several affected counties.Contracts for Holden-based Prime Contracting in the Elk Conservation District (ECD) and for Lewisburg-based LD Hanna and Son in the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District (GVCD) will be extended through Aug. 22....
Photos by Beth Christian BroschartChildren enjoy splashing in the Parsons Splash Park which opened Saturday at noon.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – It’s finally open! On Saturday, members of Parsons City Council and the Park Board gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Parsons Splash Park. Kids of...
The Lime Rock School circa 1915Friends of Blackwater will host the Lime Rock & Railroad History Day on Saturday, August 13 at noon at the Hendricks City Park.Featured Speaker will be Lars Byrne, Chairman of the Barbour County Historical Society and Conductor on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Dan...
By Beth Christian Broschart Photos by Beth Christian BroschartAbout 60 runners and walkers gather at Mill Race Park in Parsons Saturday morning for Miles for Miranda – a race to help Miranda Maxwell.The Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Miles for Miranda, which included a 2K walk and a 5K run, brought 60...
On Saturday, August 27th, from Noon - 11:00pm, Friends of the Cheat (FOC) and the Preston County Animal Shelter (PSAS) will be cohosting a fundraiser full of dog-centric activities, craft beer, arts & crafts, food vendors, and great live music. Proceeds will benefit both Friends of the Cheat and the...
29-I District Governor, Cindy Glass, installed new officers, at the Thomas Davis Lions Club summer picnic, at Blackwater Falls State Park.
Parsons resident Bonnie Swyter-Smith receives the PRO ON TRAC award for Volunteer of the Year Tuesday during the PRO ON TRAC meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – More than 150 volunteers from across the Mountain State joined Governor Earl Ray Tomblin June 7 at the Culture Center on the...
Left to Right: Ron Hicks, HCC Executive Director, with 3rd Place winners of fun division: Chad Ware and JD Ware Left to Right: Place Ron Hicks, HCC Executive Director, with 2nd Place winners: Wayne Holt and Jason Taylor Ron Hicks, HCC Executive Director (Center) with 1st Place winners: Jeff Hockman...
Dr. Dana NugentTHOMAS, W.Va. - Dr. Dana A. Nugent is the most recent health care provider to partner with Cortland Acres bringing counseling and psychological evaluation services closer to residents of Tucker County and surrounding communities.Dr. Nugent opened her new office in June at the Cortland Medical Specialties building on...
Charleston, W.Va. — If you were affected during the June storms and have questions about legal issues such as repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents, you might be eligible to get free legal counseling from a group of West Virginia lawyers who have volunteered limited...
