Submitted by Jessica StreetsSummer is ramping up for our office! We are in full camp mode this week with around eighty youth participating in this year’s Under the Big Top 4-H Camp. Last month we offered several workshops ranging from chainsaw safety and use to starting your own backyard orchard....
Lost City’s Kelle Miller of right, and Maysville’s Danielle Nettles, learn the wind turbine technician’s trade through Eastern WV Community and Technical College’s certificate and degree program. The hands-on training takes place at Eastern’s Technology Training Center in Petersburg, in the college’s training turbine nacelle, that houses all of the...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartThe Tucker County BOE Office is filled with donations from area residents. Lana Oaster helps collect supplies that will be sent to those impacted by the floods Thursday in West Virginia.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – About 31 years ago, the Parsons High School building...
Performance lends help transportation and manpower for donated items coming from Tucker, Upshur, Barbour and Randolph Counties.ELKINS – Performance Chevrolet is joined the Flood Relief efforts for WV flood victims in the southern part of the state by offering transportation for donated items. Owner/Executive Manager Christina Hines said “So many...
Bike and Build members with Pastor Phil on the front steps of St. John’s UM Church and ready to head off to Weston.St. John’s United Methodist Church has long been an advocate of various needs and on Sunday evening and Monday morning, church members rallied to ensure that thirty-one cyclists...
Natalie Davis MillerTHOMAS – The Mountaintop Public Library will host a discussion and book signing with author Natalie Davis Miller at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Buxton & Landstreet Studio & Gallery. Miller’s latest book is “Swimming with Faith,” the Missy Franklin Story.Missy is an Olympic gold medalist and this new...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Community Corrections Executive Director Dustin Luzier said the program continues to grow, help its clients and save money for Tucker County.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The Tucker County Community Corrections is finishing up another successful year of helping deliver programs aimed at...
First Row- seated left to right: Willetti Lambert Mateer, Carole Orr Daniel, Elda McDaniel Knotts, Agnes Oldaker Poling, Jeanette McCrum Bishoff, Vonda Phillips and Nettie Loughry Lipscomb. Second Row – standing left to right: Jack W. “Bill” Miller, Sylvia Knotts Rosenau, Charles “Bobby” Sturms, Jackie Evick Stevens, Paul Sponaugle, Harry...
It is the middle of gardening season, but there is still time to plant! If you are unable to garden due to lack of space or yard, there is a place in Canaan Valley that has a community garden.Angie Shockley of Canaan Valley is the owner of this community garden.“There...
Horseback riding with campers of the 2016 Double S Stables Horse Camp.By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateThis past week horse camp at Double S Stables was a success! With fifteen attendees, many newcomers and others up to fifth year attendees, learned many new horse skills.Carmen Donnelly, a third year attendee, said...
The winner of Cortland Foundation’s raffle will have the choice of a Polaris 900 Ranger EPS or a Polaris 900 RZR EPS or $12,500.The tickets cost $100 each with only 250 raffle tickets being sold. All proceeds benefit the next phase of Cortland Acres’ renovation plans, said Sam Goughnour, vice...
Elkins – Excitement is building for the 2016 summer sessions of the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College as staff members make final preparations. The 2016 summer program, featuring a full slate of concerts and dances open to the public, kicks off on Sunday, July 10 and runs...
Photo by Justin SuderDr. Eddie Campbell recognizing Marvin Parsons with a wreath for his service on the Tucker County Board of Education upon his retirement.By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateTucker County Schools Board Meeting was held Monday, June 20 at 4:300p.m. in the Tucker County Board Office. All board members were...
The 2016 Highland Sky 40 Mile Trail Race was won by Tucker County native Lucas Warner in six hours, 25 minutes. The female winner was Robin Watkins with a blistering time of 7:07, Warner led the pack of 168 runners on a beautiful day with the mountain laurel just coming...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartAbout 30 high school aged volunteers from the youth group at the New Life Community Church in Martinsburg spent the week helping out in Tucker County including staining and painting the Canaan Valley Baptist Church and sprucing up Hendricks Park.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHENDRICKS –...
Photo by Justin SuderTucker County Clerk Sherry Simmons swearing in Tim Turner and Chopper Evans into the Tucker County BOE.Prior to the meeting Wednesday, County Clerk Sherry Simmons swore in Tim Turner and Daniel “Chopper” Evans to the Tucker County Board of Education.Under New Business/Tabled Business from Previous Business, the...
Stadelman to replace outgoing chief of staff, Charlie LorensenCHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Chris Stadelman has been named chief of staff. The appointment will take place effective Friday."As we tackle the challenges that lie ahead, I'm confident Chris will continue to play a major role in...
Photo by Justin SuderThe Parsons City Council members presented outgoing councilwoman, Jane Barb, a plaque in honor of her being a council member during.Upon welcoming everyone, Parsons Administrator/Treasurer Jason Myers led with the pledge before the meeting was called to order.The consideration of minutes of Regular City Council Meeting from...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartMabie resident Crystal Bodkin makes contacts on a ham radio Saturday during Field Day at Camp Kidd in Parsons. The local event was presented by the Mountain State Transmitters and the Tucker County ARRL Amateur Radio Groups.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS - The local amateur...
Tucker County Commission President Lowell Moore welcomes members of the WV Flood Plain Managers Association to Tucker County Monday at Blackwater Falls State Park Conference Center.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – Members of the WV Flood Plain Managers Association traveled to Blackwater Falls State Park last week for a...
