Free Electronics Clean–Up Dispose of all your old TV’s, computer monitors, and other electronic items at the Tucker County Free Electronics Clean-Up from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on August 5-9, 2013 at the Tucker County Landfill, WV Route 32, Davis, WV. Acceptable Items are: Answering machines, Camcorders, CD &...
Thirty young adults with Bike & Build Inc., a national non-profit committed to affordable housing, rode into Parsons on Friday, June 22, on their journey across the United States . The cyclists made a stop at St. John’s United Methodist Church on River Street , where the church treated them...
Tractor close up, as parade watchers line the street
The annual fireman’s water battle was enjoyed by all
Trucks from the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department were also featured
Photo of Nancy Lesher’s flower garden in Canaan Heights submitted by Dave Lesher.
Canaan Valley Ski Lodge was packed this year with participants in the 24th annual Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party dinner benefit and giveaway. Hundreds attended the traditional Independence Day celebration fundraiser, which was held Friday evening and hosted by the Tucker Community Foundation. Each year, Donna Patrick and Amy Barb...
This Weeks Photo
Students at Davis-Thomas Elementary Middle School took a trip on June 3rd to Seneca Caverns. Activities such as gold panning, miniature golf, and exploring the caves were enjoyed by all that attended. - See more at: http://www.parsonsadvocate.com/index161.htm#sthash.t46DMgHa.dpuf
SPC. Harold Harper, Jr. was deployed to Maiwand District near Kandahar, Afghanistan in December 2012 after enlisting in the Army August 2010. He is stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas with the B Company 1-36 Infantry Battalion. SPC. Harper is a 2009 TCHS graduate. He is the son...
Tucker County residents with a demonstrated interest in cultural tourism are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Tucker County Commission requesting consideration for appointment to the Tucker County Cultural District Authority Board. Created by the 2013 Legislature, the Authority will consist of seven board members. One of the members...
Tucker County Fair Association is seeking constants for the Tucker County Fair Pageant. Queen's age group is 16 - 21 years old with a $35 entry fee. The Teen Queen's age group is 13 - 15 years old with a $25 entry fee and the Jr. Miss age group is...
Risk Management Deadline Remains Unchanged WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 – USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced an extension of the FSA acreage reporting deadline. Farmers and landowners have an additional 18 calendar days to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA...
Elkins - Davis & Elkins College Artist-in-Residence Jack Gibbons will perform three free Sunday afternoon concerts for the Halliehurst Piano Series this summer. The concerts are scheduled for July 21 and 28, and August 4 at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Halliehurst on the campus of Davis &...
At a rescheduled meeting held on July 9, Randy Watson of Thrasher Engineer, project manager of the Moore - Porterwood water project told Parsons City Council that the project in on pace and that he hopes the main line will be finished by next week. However he has concerns about...
Descendants and friends of the late Clifton and Ethel Carr gathered along the Dry Fork River for their annual get- together over the Fourth of July holiday. On Friday, July 5, 2013 the first annual Carr Camp Cornhole Charity Competition was held. An entrance fee was charged with proceeds donated to...
The Fairmont State University School of Business honored students for their academic achievement during the 2013 Delta Mu Delta Induction Ceremony and Scholarship & Award Presentations at the end of the spring 2013 semester. Local resident Philip Dent of Parsons was among those honored. Dent won the Louis Schoolnic Endowed Scholarship. A...
DAVIS, W.Va. ) – The Tucker County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently earned three awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communication. The bureau received top honors in the Hermes Awards for its 2013-14 Visitors Guide and Ski the Valley website (www.skithevalley.com). The Ski the Valley website also won a...
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 17, 1861: The Battle of Scary Creek took place in Putnam County. It was one of the earliest battles of the war and one of the...
