The Happy Red Hatters enjoyed a delicious lunch, wonderful service and a grand time at Picco Paula's in Parsons. The Happy Red Hatters get together once a month in sisterhood bonded by the knowledge that you don't stop playing because you grow old, but that you grow old because you...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Those traveling through downtown Parsons will be greeted by two new crosswalks, which were painted by volunteers on Saturday. The crosswalks, called “quiltwalks” were painted on Saturday by volunteers and AmeriCorps members during ‘Paint the Town.’ Dr. Cynthia Kolsun,...
By Penny Ellison The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Board of Education met in regular session last week with all board members present. Following the pledge, the board recognized an award given to Tucker County High School’s Coach Eakle. Principal Jay Hamric said that Eakle has helped create...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Six people indicted by a Tucker County Grand Jury Wednesday appeared before Tucker County Circuit Court Judge Philip B. Jordan Jr. Friday. Two Parsons residents, Richard Allen Bell and Joshua Lowther, who each face 16 felony counts, were direct...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – The West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center recently sponsored training for local law enforcement to learn more about sovereign citizens. The meeting came about at the request of a local West Virginia State Trooper who wanted to learn about this...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Folks who have trouble getting to Davis Medical Center’s Health Center Pharmacy may have a new alternative to getting their prescriptions come Nov. 1. DMC Marketing Specialist Chad Ware said the group is exploring the possibility of offering free...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com MOOREFIELD – The Mt. Lions traveled to #3 Moorefield last Friday September 18th. Tucker County got down early and could not slow down Moorefield to take the loss on the road 56-13. The Yellowjackets received the opening kick and Will Schoonover caught the ball...
2014 winners, Morgan Simmons and Nathan Davis crowned the 2015 winners, Amesley Channell and Rylan Sexton.
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com FRANKLIN – The Wildcats Middle School football team traveled to Pendleton County on Wednesday September 16th. Tucker Valley scored first, but Pendleton County scored 28 unanswered points to take the win 28-6. Tucker Valley got the ball to start the game and Liam hood...
Photos by Beth Christian BroschartFolks from Parsons and across the country gather to unveil an interpretive sign for the Parsons Butternut tree, the largest known butternut tree in West Virginia. Butternut trees are considered endangered. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Local elected officials gathered...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartDavis & Elkins College Admission Counselor Samantha Davis shows Tucker County High School students around the campus Friday. More than 90 senior and junior students attended the “College Day Tour,” where they could meet with representatives from more than 40 colleges throughout the state and...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate ELKINS – Performance Chevrolet hosted a Grand Opening Saturday of their new 30,000 square foot dealership, now located in Elkins on the Beverly Five-lane. The event featured prize giveaways, food and live entertainment. Christy Hines, Executive Manager/Owner, said the business was...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartFFA Students compete in the Eastern Region FFA Tractor Driving Contest, hosted by Tucker County High School on Thursday. This is the first time TCHS has hosted the competition and TCHS FFA Instructor Terry Hauser said the event was a great success. By Beth Christian Broschart...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Warren Judy, owner of The Paint Store on Walnut Street in Parsons, invites folks to stop by Thursday and see everything his business has to offer. They will be grilling hot dogs beginning at 4 p.m. as part of...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Ovarian cancer survivor Roxanne Bright is wearing teal each day to show her support of September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Bright said teal is the color that represents ovarian cancer, and urges others to ‘Turn it...
Pepper jelly is a favorite of many folks and the Canaan Valley Woman’s Club of Davis just made 23 cases. By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate DAVIS – It’s sticky and sweet, now here comes the heat! Once again, members of the Canaan Valley Woman’s Club of...
By Eric Lee Cheat Canyon Adventures With a nod to craft brewers across the state, West Virginia’s own Mountain State Brewing Company hosted another successful Brew Skies Festival at Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Canaan Valley this past weekend. The festival was a family friendly celebration of beer...
Ag Olympics By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – On the final day of the Tucker County Fair, 4-H and FFA students and their livestock prepare for the highlight of their year – where they compete with one another, cheer one another on and say farewell...
By Beth Christian Broschart The Parsons Advocate PARSONS – Members of Parsons City Council met Tuesday and talked about repairs to the Pulp Mill Bottom Dike. Parsons City Administrator/Treasurer told Council he was told their proposed request to FEMA for the Dike repairs was going to be denied...
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com This year’s Tucker County Football team is young and inexperienced at the skill level. Gone are 4 seniors from last year’s team that will leave some shoes to fill for this new group. Last year the Mt. Lions finished the regular season with a...
