During the season of Lent the Knights of Columbus challenge all Christians to sacrifice and help others by donating 40 cans of food or non-perishable items to the food pantry. This program is inspired by Christ’s 40 days of fasting in the desert. Whether you observe Lent or not,...
P.R.O. – OnTrac members are planning their Second Annual Celebration of Parsons for individuals who have been instrumental in helping to make the City of Parsons a better place to work and live in. We are asking for you, the people of the Parsons Community, to submit letters of...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTeam Shotton is selected for the Tip Top Award which recognizes the most visually appealing sled as selected by the judges. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – Nearly 30 teams spent Saturday morning slip sliding their way down the Sled Run...
By Kaylee A. Nedrow Making Tucker County High School history on Saturday, February 27, the first ever Thespian Troupe qualified for the state competition. Performing at the Area II Thespian Festival in Parkersburg, with the show Twitch by Stephen Gregg, all those involved showed their dedication by departing Tucker...
Jennifer Jones Parsons resident, Jennifer Jones, has been named the City Co-Coordinator for Freedom Day USA for the cities of Parsons, Davis and Thomas.Jones is a team member of Wilson Martino Dental in Elkins and has been with her office for almost eight years, currently holding the role of Financial...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Women’s Aid in Crisis Inc. now operates an outreach office in Tucker County to serve the needs of those in the area. They were established in 1979 as a private, non-profit corporation to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – Measures to repair the Timberline Thunderstruck triple lift were completed and on Saturday, it reopened after receiving a thumbs-up from inspectors. The grand reopening of the chairlift was attended by former Chief Justice of the W.Va. Supreme Court of...
A log truck became stuck in a snowbank after veering off the roadway last week. The incident happened on US219 north of Parsons. No further details were available at press time.
Photo courtesy Preston Simmons By Mikie DumireThe Parsons Advocate Mid Mountain Dr, Hillside Road in Timberline was the scene of what seems to be a rash of house fires in Tucker County. Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and was quickly assisted by Davis, Thomas, Parsons and...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartA Saturday morning incident with one of the chairlifts at Timberline Four Seasons Resort resulted in only two skiers being transported to the hospital. The malfunction, involving the Thunderstruck triple chairlift, caused a reported 25 skiers to fall to the ground. Approximately 100 others were...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – The Tucker County Commission held a work session Wednesday following their regular meeting to gather input from county entities into possible partnerships and ideas for use of property in the Davis area. “The Tucker County Commission...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – An 8-year-old Davis resident received an award for his heroic actions that helped save his mother. Carson Dearborn was presented with a 911 Hero Award Thursday during the Tucker County Commission meeting. Tucker County Office of Emergency Management E911...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County High School carpentry instructor Neal McDermott asks Tucker County BOE members not to eliminate his program during the reduction in forces and transfer of assignments during Monday’s BOE meeting. Several community members spoke out to save the program, and BOE members voted to...
The Tucker County Cultural District Authority (TCCDA) awarded its 2015-16 grant cycle and awarded a total of $19,760 to vitalization projects in Tucker County. Funds for grant distribution came from the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax collections. The following were awarded funds: Alpine Heritage Foundation, an organization dedicated to...
David E. Gidley II is promoted to Sergeant of the Parsons Police Department. The announcement and oath of office were administered Tuesday during the Parsons City Council meeting. Gidley is pictured with Parsons City Police Chief Bill Rowe and Parsons Mayor Dorothy Judy. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate...
Attending the high school prom is a rite of passage for many young women. It is “the” social event of their high school in which teens spend a lot of time creating their dream evening. For many it is an expectation that is funded by their parents or family....
Tucker Community Foundation announced a new endowment created by James (Jake) and Patricia Gosa to celebrate the life and talents of their son Ryan. The Ryan Patrick Gosa Fund will provide grants for educational opportunities in the liberal arts in Tucker County. Throughout the late 80’s and 90’s the...
Dave Lesher During a recent visit with Thomas resident Vincent DiBacco, he reminisced about his days as a student at Thomas High School and in particular, fondly recalledJ. H. Patterson, his Latin teacher and school principal. At age 94 and a graduate of the class of 1939, Vincent...
By Mikie Dumire The Parsons Advocate 703 Walnut St., in Parsons was the scene of yet another house fire in the Parsons area. Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Company 10 Fire Chief, Kevin White said, " Upon arrival there was smoke coming from the roof eves and visible flames...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Tucker County Planning Commission President Ben Herrick updated Tucker County Commission members Wednesday during their regular meeting. Herrick said one big accomplishment for the planning commission was an EPA Smart Growth America Grant, written by Daniel Hobbs, AmeriCorps member. “Tucker...
