April Miller, Tucker County Family Resource Center Executive Director; Elizabeth King, Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center Coordinator; and Margot Kubichek, Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center Advocacy and Prevention Coordinator; join Tucker County Commissioners Diane Hinkle, President Lowell Moore and Patrick Darlington Wednesday as the Commissioners sign a proclamation designating April...
Margot Kubichek, advocacy and prevention coordinator for Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center and Lydia Johnson Grady, executive director for Randolph Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center, will be hosting a series of trainings called the Stewards of Children. The group is also hosting training for medical providers on April 1 and the...
Parsons City Council receives update on the Pulp Mill Bottom Dike as well as an update on the feral cat problem in Parsons during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Commission President Lowell Moore and Tucker County Animal Control Officer Ricky Rosier talk with Parsons City Council.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons...
Members of the Tucker County Board of Education discuss the upcoming school calendar. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eddie Campbell shares the finding of the online survey of wants for the 2016 to 2017 school calendar Monday during the BOE meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – A public meeting was...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The Tucker County Commission hosted an interest gathering session Monday regarding ambulance service for the county. Commissioner Patrick Darlington said the meeting was to learn and become educated and find out the scope of services available to county residents.“State code mandates the County...
Registration for both summer and fall semesters opens April 1 at Eastern WV Community & Technical College. Summer registration continues through May 20, and most summer classes begin May 23. For more information, check the summer 2016 course schedule on the college’s website (http://www.easternwv.edu/Current-Students/Eastern-Course-Schedules/Summer-2016-Class-Schedule.aspx), or in person at Eastern’s Moorefield...
The “Easter Bunny”, Harry Somerville, has delivered the eggs to Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School. This will make the third year he has donated his time and money to help teach about the life cycle of the chicken. Two third grades, one first and a special education room will be...
Photo by Dave HelmickLong Jump State Champion, Sydney Moore returns for the Tucker County Track teamBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComThe Girls’ Track team last season did what no other TCHS Track team had ever done and that was to win the team Class “A” State Championship. The Lady Mt. Lions will look...
Photo by Dave HelmickJunior, Justin Fike returns for the Tucker County Baseball team this seasonBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComThe Tucker County Baseball team had a disappointing 2015 season and this year’s team looks to turn the program around with some experience returning.Josh Evans is back for his third year as Tucker County...
Photo by Dave HelmickTucker County Softball returns Melanie Adams, last year’s leading pitcherBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComSecond year Head Coach Jake Phillips looks to reap the benefits of having a young team last season. The Tucker County Girls’ Softball look to improve this season as they return some players with experience.This year’s...
By Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComThe WV Sports Writers Association announced the 2016 Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball All-State Selections. Tucker County’s Seth Evans and Sydney Nestor received first team recognition and Elizabeth Nichols, Sydney Moore, Ethan Crosten and Skyler Humphrey earned Honorable Mention on the list last week.Sophomore, Sydney Nestor collected first team...
Photo by Teri Cayton1st place Jean LongBy Mikie DumireThe Parsons AdvocateThe Mountaineer Garden Club recently displayed their Spring has Sprung floral creations at Mountain Valley Bank N.A.'s Parsons branch. The floral arrangements were on display and customers were welcome to vote for their favorite arrangement. Jean Long took first place...
The Tucker County Democratic Executive Committee Chair announced that the Tucker County Democratic Convention will be held at 10 a.m.,Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Tucker County Senior Citizens Mountaintop Outpost in Thomas.During the county convention, an official convention chair and secretary will be elected and attendees will elect 8...
Photo courtesy of Darla StempleTucker County Commissioners announce receipt of a Small Cities Block Grant Wednesday for $1.25 million to support upgrades at the Hamrick PSD. The grant will help fund a $6.25 million project to improve the current distribution system and will provide new water lines, booster stations and...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The Mt. State Transmitters Amateur Radio Club has a new leader at the helm. Mark Sweitzer was elected President of the group which meets monthly at 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Montrose....
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Members of the Parsons City Council considered applications for the distribution of the William Mahan Harman Memorial Fund Tuesday. The four categories for the distribution include the Parsons Cemetery Committee, presented by David K. Greenlief Sr.; the Parsons Parks and Recreation Committee, presented...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – This year’s Primary Election is coming up quick – and is slated for May 10, with polls opening at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 7:30 p.m. Early voting in Tucker County begins April 27 and is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m....
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHAMBLETON – Members of the Tucker County High School FFA program have had a busy few weeks. Last week, the group traveled to the West Virginia University Small Farms Conference where Cheyenne Phillips, Lexi Roth and Jacob Hauser took second place in the Agriculture Communications...
Students in Davis Thomas Elementary and Tucker Valley Elementary schools receive 10-year smoke detectors and a fire safety program presented by Clarksburg Fire Department Captain Cindy Murphy. The smoke detectors were purchased by the Tucker County Rotary Club to help assure no more kids perish in fires.By Beth Christian BroschartThe...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartKnights of Columbus Council 2010 members Jerome “Butch” DiBacco Jr., Jim Nester, Grand Knight Dave Oldaker and Michael Ledden work Friday afternoon deep frying Pollock for their Lenten Fish Dinner. The dinners are from 4 to 6 p.m. each Friday during Lent, and proceeds benefit charitable...
