In the spirit of the holiday season the 4-Leaf Clovers not only received, by the selling of their baked goods and the generous donations the customers gave, but they were able to give in return. At their Dec. 14 meeting the 4-Leaf Clovers hosted the Hedrick family, whose home burned...
Evelyn Moore welcomed everyone. Everyone recited the “Lord’s Prayer”, gave the “Pledge of Allegiance” before singing “god Bless America”. Linda Bonner read the December minutes which were approved. January Birthdays were Dana Corcoran. Benice Hymes read the story of the Three Wise Men. Everyone sang “ We Three Kings...
The Parsons High School Alumni Association held their annual Christmas Dinner at the Tucker County Senior Center on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Dinner was prepared by Nancy Dotson and family. Christmas carols were sung and accompanied at the piano by Jean Morrison. Many door prizes were won by those in...
Petersburg, WV – USDA Monongahela National Forest. Monongahela National Forest officials will soon install an additional gate in the Dolly Sods Area to ensure motorists do not drive into this area during the winter. A legal seasonal closure order on Forest Roads (FR) 75 and 19 will also...
By Shannon Harman Kerr, EMT-B Driving along our wild and wonderful roads is an exhilarating experience. Every season brings its own unique beautiful and magical landscape. People come from all over the world to experience it. Even everyday errands can be a delight. Then, suddenly, there are lights...
Division Of Culture And History Celebrates 50 Years Of Historic Site Preservation: Randall Reid-Smith, Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH), presents certificates of appreciation for three regional Historic Preservation Sites. From left, Mike Crites and Eleanor Heishman of the Moorefield Landmark Commission (MLHC) display...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Tucker County Commissioners started out 2016 by electing a president, and Lowell Moore will continue to serve in that capacity another year. Moore was selected for this honor last Monday, and said he will...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartYounger participants in the World’s Largest Ski Lesson Friday learn to make a slice of pizza with their skis. Canaan Valley Resort offered lessons through the World’s Largest Lesson Organizing Team’s initiative to set industry and Guinness World Records for teaching people how to...
Connie Collins, Parsons City Recorder, is sworn in to her position July, 2014. She submitted her resignation during Tuesday’s Parsons City Council meeting. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – It was with deep regret and sadness that members of the Parsons City Council voted to...
Photo by Bill RoweThe new comfort station was delivered and set in place at Mill Race Park during December. The facility has restrooms and a water fountain, and will serve that side of Mill Race Park as well as the Allegheny Highlands Bike Trail. By Beth Christian Broschart The...
Catie and Todd Lynn stand outside the Tucker County Courthouse after praying for the county and as they made their way through the region. By Briana Lynn A family from South Carolina is on the journey of a lifetime as they travel on foot across the United States praying...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – A familiar motto will soon be included on local fire apparatus. “In God We Trust” will be placed on all trucks and vehicles of the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department. Parsons Fire Chief Kevin White said the vote to place...
As we reflect over the past year, here are a few of the highlights, accomplishments and events that happened: January Lowell Moore is elected Tucker County Commission President. Mountaintop Library Director Ivonne Martinez attended the Public Library Assoc. Leadership Academy. Three Tucker County men are arrested in conjunction with...
Photo courtesy of Mesereau Travel Public Relations and Canaan Valley Resort By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Any anticipation of ‘dashing through the snow’ has been just that – dashed – as local temperatures have been unseasonably warm and nearly devoid of snow this December....
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DOLLY SODS – Two female hikers who were lost Wednesday in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area near Beaver Dam were located early Thursday morning around 9 a.m. Tucker County 911 officials said the hikers were both in their early 20s. Officials...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate ELKINS – The Master Naturalists of Canaan Valley and the Tygart Valley Master Naturalists are teaming up to recruit folks interested in becoming master naturalists. The groups are sponsoring an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Division of...
Photo by Kevin HostetlerEthan Crosten goes to the basket for 2 of his 23 points in Tucker County’s 61-58 win against Preston last Wednesday TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – The Mt. Lions Boys’ Basketball team hosted Preston last Wednesday December 30th. Tucker County’s Ethan Crosten hit a half-court shot as...
Photo by Kelly HelmickSydney Moore makes a pass in the Lady Mt. Lions 41-36 win over Spring Mills at Keyser last Tuesday By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com KEYSER – The Tucker County Girls’ Basketball team traveled to Keyser to play a first round game against Fairmont Senior in the...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Tucker Valley Girls’ Basketball JV and Varsity teams traveled to play in the Robert L. Bland Middle School Tournament. The JV team began tournament play on Monday December 28th against Washington Irving. The Lady Wildcats JV team fell in the contest 24-5. Elania...
This photo was taken in Parsons on Dec. 31, 2015. Due to the unseasonable weather we have been having many flowers, trees and shrubs are budding and/or blooming. Also seen in Parsons are new shoots on the Irises, celery about three inches tall and leaf lettuce.
