I can’t believe that it is just 20 days until the first day of spring.The weather we have been having suggests that it is already here. It has been 76 degrees one day and 45 degrees the next, it is just crazy. I am sure we will get another snowfall...
Have you ever gone to your local county fair and noticed all the young people donning their blue corduroy jackets?These students are smiling from ear to ear as they proudly show off months of hard work for a chance at one of those prized ribbons. From the best pig to...
It seems as of late that everywhere I go, I smell apple blossoms.We used to have apple trees in our yard and when they bloomed, it was awesome. Mom didn’t like it so much because of her allergies, but I remember picking some of the blossoms and taking them to...
This is a sign above the street in Davis welcoming folks to town. On the right of the picture is City Hall. The picture is taken around the Fourth of July or a Homecoming as there are flags along the street. The backs of older cars can be seen in...
Have you noticed a putrid smell in the air recently?Or why Pepe Le Pew is associated with love and Valentines Day? And most noticeably, more road killed skunks? The reason for all of the above is that right now is mating season for the striped skunks, which is the species...
As I write this there is only 37 days until the first day of spring.It hasn’t been a bad winter so far and I don’t think the ground has ever fully frozen, but I am ready for more sunshine and warm dry weather. This winter it has felt more like...
This is a photo of the Tannery Addition of Parsons.In the middle of the picture is a body of water damned up. In the background is the homes of the Tannery Row Addition. There are two rows of homes. John Seiler and Mr. Mohn purchased the land between the railroad...
Editor,IRVINE, Calif.--The American College of Trial Lawyers, a non-political organization composed of the leading trial lawyers in the United States- Republicans and Democrats, plaintiffs’ lawyers and defense lawyers, all selected without regard to political views- today issues a statement condemning the recent public statements by President Trump regarding Federal Judge...
Well, the groundhog saw his shadow so I guess that is six more weeks of winter.Spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20 so technically, whatever he says it will still be winter. Gran always said if the icicles were dripping on New Year’s Day it would be an early spring...
Editor,West Virginia is a state of many treasures including magnificent forests, stunning landscapes and charming small towns. Among the brightest of our treasures is our people. West Virginia is full of resilient, dedicated and proud individuals that when faced with adversity, come together to support one another, to support our...
This is a great view of the Pulp and Paper Mill of Parsons. Construction began in 1900 and was finished in 1902. The City gave them $2,000.00 and gave them tax relief for five years. The plant ended operation in 1927. The assets were purchased by Hugh Pritt who sold...
In late summer and early fall, residents in Gilmer, Logan, Hampshire and Hardy counties started noticing dead deer.The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) received numerous calls and samples have been sent off to be tested. The culprit for the deceased deer is likely due to hemorrhagic disease.So what...
Written by Rev. Dr. Donna AndesWhat does homecoming mean anyhow?Homecoming has many implications but this particular one means coming home to God. This year the Methodist Church in Thomas, West Virginia is inviting many past members to come back to their roots.One of the members of the congregation received the...
This is a photo of the Thomas Express Office. The office was part of the buildings in the railroad yard. It was evidently laundry day when the picture was taken as there are several lines with clothes, etc hanging on them. On the left middle side of the picture one...
By Dan GeohaganParsons - One of the largest churches in our county is the Parsons Church of God.more about the church.“If I could describe the Church of God, I would say that we are a fundamental evangelistic and charismatic,” said Pastor David Snyder. “We believe that Jesus died for the...
Momma Said, “The crap always flows downhill.” And in this case it is soooooooo true, literally and figuratively. I had a disaster this past week that tops them all. I live at the bottom of a smallish incline and there are houses above me on rented lots. Well, come to...
It’s been warm this past week but one step outside the weekend before instantly reminded me that the winter months are here.The thermometer hovered in the single digits with wind chills below zero. Fresh snow covered the ground as well as fresh tracks from the all of the critters that...
This is a photo of Selena “Maxine” Wolford Harper.Maxine was the daughter of Hayes and Alma Huffman Wolford. Hayes was a grandson of Samuel and Elizabeth Wimer Cooper, a founding family of the Flanagan Hill area. Maxine was married to the late Harry Harper; who lost his life in the...
We officially have the new President sworn in and I will be glad all of this is over.The election is over and done with so PEOPLE get on with life. Who knows now what our country faces, but we need to do it as a united front. We are showing...
This is a picture of Aaron and Melvina Cooper Rohrbaugh and their three daughters.The daughters are Orpha-youngest, Rose Ann-middle, and Sarah-oldest; the girls are from left to right in birth order of youngest. They lived in the Jordan Run area and left many descendants there. The main occupation of the...
