CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thousands of volunteers will be roadside across West Virginia on April 30 during the annual Adopt-A-Highway spring litter cleanup.The Adopt-A-Highway program is a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways (WVDOH).In 2015, Adopt-A-Highway spring...
With a line-up of family-friendly activities for the youngsters, and a unique assortment of vendors and products for home and family, the fifth annual, free admission Spring Extravaganza returns to the Potomac Highlands April 30. The fun starts at 10:00 in the morning and runs to 2:00 pm in Moorfield...
Fall/Winter Hours, Sept. - MayMonday ……………. 9:00 a - 7:00 pTuesday – Friday…8:30 a - 5:00 pSaturday …………….9:00 a – NoonClosed all Legal Holidays********************************April Happenings13 - Pre-school Story Time Class @ 10:00am19 – Book Club Discussion Group @ 5:00 pm20 - Pre-school Story Time Class @ 10:00am27 - Pre-school Story...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartFolks gather at Cortland Acres in Thomas Friday to cut the ribbon on the Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateTHOMAS – Well-wishers gathered at Cortland Acres Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center in Thomas Friday for an open house showcasing the $3 million expansion which...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Board of Education members congratulate Tucker County students in the Golden Horseshoe Contest, Math Field Day winners and the Young Writers Contest winners Monday during their regular meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County Activities Coordinator Karen Linton introduced the winners in...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County High School teachers talk with Tucker County BOE members, students and parents about the pros and cons of block scheduling at the school. TCHS teachers want to initiate the new schedule for the 2016 to 2017 school year to have more interrupted time with...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartLinda Shriver, CEO of Preston Taylor Community Health Centers and Mountaintop Health Center, and pharmacist Kristen White, welcome those stopping by Friday to celebrate the grand opening of Preston Taylor Pharmacy in Thomas.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateTHOMAS – Folks living or visiting the Thomas and...
The Leadmine United Methodist Women met Wednesday, April 6 at the Fellowship Hall for their regular monthly meeting having enjoyed refreshments before the meeting. Grace was sung by all who were present.President Heather Lantz opened the meeting with Wilda Henline reading a poem entitled, “Twas the Night Before Jesus Came.”...
Registration for Run For It ’16 opened April 1. Team captains must register their team before July 1. Racers should register before Sept 15 or onsite on race weekend.The annual 5k race and 2k walk raises support and awareness for nonprofits and charitable causes in Barbour, Grant, Mineral, Preston, Pocahontas,...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The Tucker County Commission and Tucker County Ambulance Authority met at the Tucker County Courthouse to approve a proposal to provide a second EMS station in the county providing 24/7 coverage to the eastern end of the county.A press release from Tucker County...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Parsons City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to return a piece of equipment they purchased after many repairs and more needed replacement of parts. Parsons City Treasurer/Administrator Jason Myers said the equipment, purchased for $12,000 has had many repairs including new alternators and...
Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department of CommerceDAVIS, W.Va. – In its 55th year, the West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park offers springtime outdoors and nature explorations May 5-8, 2016. “In addition to the Friday-through-Sunday activities, we are offering introduction to birding and introduction to...
By Shannon Harman Kerr, EMT-BWhen you have an emergency, and you call 9-1-1, who are you calling? Calling for help may be something you imagine that you will never have to do, but, “an emergency isn’t an emergency, until it’s an emergency.” Your Tucker County Emergency Medical Services (TCEMS) providers...
The first annual Eastern Film Festival, scheduled for Friday April 22, invites all student and community aspiring film/video makers to submit their five-minute (or less) creations for public screening. The free Festival, open-to-the-public and sponsored by the student Eastern Arts Society, welcomes all film and video formats that are viewable...
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...
