The Leadmine United Methodist Women held their regular monthly meeting at the fellowship hall, June 1, 2016 starting with a light dinner at 6 p.m. The meeting followed with a prayer by Marilyn Phillips. The U.M.W. purpose was read by all that was present. The secretary’s report was given by...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A Maryland woman who pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of child neglect was sentenced Tuesday in Tucker County Circuit Court. April Miller, age 31, a former Elkins resident was sentenced to six months in jail on each of three misdemeanor counts of...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartSam Blosser is selected as the new Parsons City Councilman during the June 14 election. Blosser will serve a two year term for Ward 2, replacing Jane Barb who was appointed to the position Oct. 2014. Blosser received 44 votes and his opponent for that position,...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – Two West Virginia Communities were recognized at Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge Tuesday for going above and beyond the identified minimum requirements and joined the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. Parsons Mayor Dorothy Judy, Recorder Nick Carr and Parsons Administrator/Treasurer Jason...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Thomas a 2016 Brownfields Hazardous Substances Cleanup Grant of $200,000 to assist with the Riverfront Park Project. In collaboration with the City of Thomas, New Historic Thomas worked closely with the Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center and other partners...
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!Summer camp is a four week program lasting from July 5 –July 28, three days per week, Tuesday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. - noon. The camp will be hosted at Tucker Valley and Davis Thomas for students in K-4th grade. The goals of this year’s camp...
The St. John’s United Methodist Women held their annual Mother/Daughter Banquet on recently. President Patty Wilfong began the covered-dish celebration, enjoyed by ladies of all ages, with a brief greeting and prayer. Following the dinner, Potomac Highlands UMW District Officer, Mrs. Wilda Henline, presented district certificates to the group for...
The Friends of Blackwater will receive a $15,000 grant to improve trails in and around the Monogahela National Forest.68 organizations in 10 states will share $1 million to fund projects that protect the environment and educate the public.Thomas, W.Va. — Whether it’s restoring wetlands, forging new trails or building new...
Written by Wyatt PiferSocial Studies Fair 1998As you travel along WV72 in Tucker County, WV you will pass by a small, sleepy community nestled deep in the valley cut by the Cheat River. As you pass through the town of forty homes you would never guess the history that has...
Attendees will identify local natural resources priorities and criteria for USDA programsPHILIPPI, W.Va., – The Tygarts Valley Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a second local work group meeting to provide guidance and discuss the Focused Conservation Approach. The Focused Conservation Approach is a new...
North Central WV Community Action Association, Inc. (NCWVCAA) has released the 2015 Annual Report. The report outlines the 2015 programs and objectives as well as defines the strategy and future direction of the agency.NCWVCAA encourages the community to visit their website at www.ncwvcaa.org to review a copy of the report...
Recently the Backwoods Massacre from Elkins hosted a fundraiser for Tucker County Animal Shelter, their goal was to empty everyones pockets for the animals. The line up included six acts ranging from Progressive to Alternative to Melodic Metal Core. All bringing something unique to the table and all working towards...
Tucker Community Foundation’s 27th annual Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party is scheduled for July 1, 2016 at the main lodge of Canaan Valley State Park with doors opening at 5:15 p.m. Only 250 tickets are sold for the annual event that includes an elimination raffle, plated dinner, door prizes and additional...
By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateA new flower shop has come to town! What was once known as Mountain Mist Florist was sold and is now THOMASYARD and is under new ownership. The three partners now over THOMASYARD include Franz Harb, Shelagh Sitterson.“We are not just a flower shop, but a...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Local groups and libraries have lots of fun activities planned to help those on summer vacation to continue learning, keep moving and have lots of summer fun. Each library is offering tons of fun reading activities.Yvonne Martinez at the Mountaintop Library in Thomas...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartParsons employees Carol Hebb and Jason Myers work Friday to process the vote-by-mail returns. None of the ballots were counted until after the voting was completed Tuesday night.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A local town was one of four municipalities that participated in a...
Juniper Gandee with big sister Design enjoying feeding time at Sam's Barnyard Animals and Petting Zoo.By Justin Suder The Parsons AdvocateRumor has it Alpacas spit all the time, but not according to Diane Baisden who is the owner of Sam’s Barnyard and Petting Zoo as well as Cooper House Consignments,...
By Justin SuderThe Parsons AdvocateWhen David “Dave” Stemple worked in a thrift shop while still in high school he told the owner at the time that he would own the thrift shop one day. In July of 2012 Stemple took over the thrift shop in Parsons now known as Dave’s...
