Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County Commissioners and officials from the City of Parsons gather Wednesday to discuss the Pulp Mill Bottom Water Diversion Wall. City attorney Pat Nichols discusses ownership issues with the land and structure with Commissioners during that gathering. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartTucker County High School Principal Jay Hamric, along with instructors from the school, attend Monday’s Tucker County BOE meeting. Board members unanimously approved submission of a STEM Innovation Zone Grant to the West Virginia Department of Education. The grant must also be approved by at...
By Taylor Kristine Ambrose The Tucker County High School Theatre Department is preparing to take the spotlight during their performance of The Capper Trap by Matthew K. Begbie. Performance dates are Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., Dec 4 at 4 p.m., and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. “The play...
Photo by Becky MooreTucker County Girls’ Basketball Team:(L-R, Front) Sydney Moore, Madison Reall, Cecily Strawderman, Emily Crosten, Abbey Eye, (L-R, Back) Jenna Walker, Leslie Nestor, Lydia Mullenax, Lily Nestor, Jenna White, Sydney Nestor, Elizabeth Nichols – Photo by Becky Moore By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com The Lady Mt. Lions...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Veterans keep our country safe and they put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we hold dear. All through this week, celebrations were held to thank Veterans for all they do in Tucker County. Both Tucker...
PARSONS, West Virginia (Nov. 11, 2015) — St. George Medical Clinic, in partnership with TeleQuality Communications and with financial assistance provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF), has completed a major upgrade to the clinic’s connectivity by installing fiber optic cables to increase their remote broadband speeds nearly fifteen...
Elkins, WV – Davis Medical Center (DMC) announces the addition of Dr. Walter C. Boardwine, orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Boardwine, a native West Virginian, says he’s pleased to return to the Mountain State to join the DMC surgical team. “I like the small town environment here,” he said. “I’ve spent...
Defensive Line 2nd Team - Dylan Husk (Tucker Co) Sr. Defensive Line Honorable Mention - Dillon Swartz (Tucker Co) Jr. Defensive Ends 1st Team - Eddie Kachmarek (Tucker Co) Jr. Out Side Linebackers 1st Team - Brody Strawderman (Tucker Co) Jr. Defensive Backs - Honorable Mention - Jameson Hardy,...
Monday November 16th Tucker County Boys’ Basketball First Day of Practice Friday November 20th Tucker County Girls’ Basketball Scrimmage @ Keyser 6pm Tuesday November 24th Tucker County Girls’ Basketball Scrimmage vs Grafton @ Home 6pm Tuesday December 1st Tucker County Girls’ vs Philip-Barbour @ Home 5:45pm/7:30pm Wednesday December 2nd Tucker...
DMC team members proudly display the West Virginia Governor’s Award for Life 2015 which they received as a result of outstanding support of organ, tissue and cornea donation. Departments represented include: nursing, emergency department, quality and risk management, nursing education, and cardio-pulmonary. Elkins, WV – Davis Medical Center (DMC)...
The Christmas Spectacular at the American Mountain Theater in Elkins, W.Va. will be extra special this year with the addition of some fabulous new cast members who will be joining them to celebrate the season beginning on Friday, November 27, 2015. Chief among them being the 2012 $5 Million...
DAVIS, W.Va. (Nov. 11, 2015) – Two notable West Virginia state parks, Canaan Valley Resort and Black Waterfalls State Park, recently hired new superintendents. Canaan Valley Resort announced the recent hire of Stan Beafore and Blackwater Falls State Park recently announced the hire of Matt Baker. “Both of these...
DAVIS, W.Va., November 12, 2015 – Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains will launch its 2015/2016 ski season on Dec. 18. And new this year is the addition of glade skiing in the eastern part of the mountain between two black diamond runs. Located in...
It’s been a difficult year for many local families given the challenges of the current economy and other factors that families face living in rural, isolated counties like Tucker. The annual Warm The Children (WTC) program is one way that others can help lend a hand to those in...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2015 West Virginia buck firearms season begins Monday, Nov. 23, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 5. This is the state’s most popular hunting season and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to obtain their DNR identification number (DNR ID#) before...
Tucker County Cultural District Authority is now accepting grant applications for the 2015-2016 grant cycle. The funding pool is 28,000 dollars. Projects must qualify as eligible under the Hotel Motel Tax guidelines established for the state to support construction or maintenance of public parks, tourist Information Centers, or recreational...
Stephanie Summerfield and Mike Delaney have joined the outpatient team as Physical Therapy Assistants at Cortland Rehabilitation Center. Mike Delaney and Stephanie Summerfield have joined the Cortland Rehabilitation Center of Thomas as Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs). Native to the region, Delaney and Summerfield feel fortunate to live and work...
Photo submitted by City of ParsonsFolks working for the City of Parsons Business Office accept a 2015 Distinguished Employer Award from Emily Grandusky, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor with the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, Division of Rehabilitation Services. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate ...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartCol. Alan Tomson, U.S. Army, retired, serves as guest speaker for the Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School Veterans Day Program Tuesday at the school. More than 100 Veterans and their families attended the ceremony. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate HAMBLETON - All...
Allegheny Highlands Parents as Teachers expands its territory to include Randolph and Barbour counties. Staff includes, back row: Rebecca Vance, Lisa Radford, Sheila Lipscomb, Billie Haddox; fourth row: Kristy Shifflett, Crystal Surguy, Sandra Bohon; third row: Angie Davis, Questie Reams, Heather Stemple; second row: Karina Shreve, D’Vona Mayle, Cindy...
