As we reflect over the past year, here are a few of the highlights, accomplishments and events that happened:

January
A missing hiker was found in Dolly Sods.
Lowell Moore will serve as Tucker County Commission President through 2016.
Connie Collins resigns as Parsons City Recorder as a result of health issues.
A new comfort station was erected in Mill Race Park.
In God We Trust was placed on all vehicles of the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department.
Commissioners authorized a financial audit of Tucker County E911 Center.
Lady Mt. Lions win St. Marys Invitational Tournament.
Winter Storm Jonas blankets the area with snow.
West Virginia hunters harvest 138,493 deer during the 2015 hunting season.

February
Fire destroys Talheim Condo.
Cathy Bonner retires after 42 years with the Tucker County Extension Office.
“Not One More” program was started to train local school children about fire safety.
Nick Carr appointed as Parsons City Recorder.
New pharmacy scheduled to open at Mountaintop Health Center.
Tucker County girls push win record to 15-3.
Mountaineer Food Bank receives $50,000 donation.
Tucker County residents visit the WV Legislature and celebrate 30 years following the flood with a Gala featuring Tucker County foods and beverages.
Davis-Thomas girls and boys win games against Union Middle School.
Tucker Valley Middle School girls take win over Kasson.
A home in Canaan Valley was destroyed by fire.
Ski lift malfunctions at Timberline and 25 skiers fall.
David E. Gidley is promoted to Sergeant.
Thomas High School principal J.H. Patterson is remembered.
Eagles are sighted in Fernow.
The Ryan Patrick Gosa Fund is established to provide grants for educational opportunities in the liberal arts in Tucker County.

March
TCHS Thespians qualify for state competition.
Jennifer Jones is named City Co-Coordinator for Freedom Day USA.
Timberline reopens after lift malfunction.
Cardboard and duct tape race is a hit.
Lady Mt. Lions capture 12th straight sectional title.
Tucker County boys win three to end regular season.
Tucker FFA attends WVU Small Farms Conference.
Tucker County girls win Regional.
Tucker County Commission receives $1.25 million for Hamrick PSD.
Tucker County boys earn 15th straight trip to State Tourney.
7th Street Dog Wash open.

April
TCHS Thespians receive “Out of this World” rating at state competition.
PPRC plans to add a splash park this summer.
PVFD picks up new Spartan EVR truck.
Cortland Acres cuts ribbon on Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center.
Grand opening for pharmacy at Mountaintop Health Center.
TCAA Board and TC omission agree on Station 2 providing 24/7 coverage.
TC Baseball team picks up road win at Union 14-3.
City of Parsons receives new garbage truck.
TCHS celebrates prom with Bright Lights and Hollywood Nights theme.
St. George Medical Clinic wins Champions for Children Community Partner Award from The Randolph-Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center.
Chief Deputy E.C. Surguy receives the Randolph-Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center Champions for Children Profession Award.

May
PVFD Homecoming kicks off.
Core drilling in begins in Holly Meadows for Corridor H.
Travelocity Gnome roams Tucker County.
Sharon Moats wins Tucker County Circuit Clerk race.
Tucker County Girl’s and Boy’s track capture PVC Championship.
Lady Mt. Lions Softball team gets first win in sectional game.
Veteran’s Memorial dedication in Davis.
Design concept is unveiled for Tucker Boulder Park.
Sarah Fletcher named 2016 Tuckineer.
37th Challenge in the Hills held Memorial Day weekend.

June
Former Tuckineer Murray Dearborn passed away.
TCHS Seniors celebrate graduation.
Parson takes advantage of vote by mail.
Picture This Photography holds open house.
THOMASYARD opens in Thomas.
St. George Days Festival is held.
Thomas awarded $200,000 U.S. EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant.
Governor Tomblyn names Chris Stadelman Chief of Staff.
Tim Turner and Chopper Evans sworn into the Tucker County BOE.

July
Mountaineer Days attracts three to four thousand visitors.
Uncle Sam Birthday party is a success.
Mountain Hospice opens office in Parsons.
Tucker County Community Corrections receives $90,000 grant from Governor Tomblyn.
Records Management and Preservation Board grants $11,136 to Tucker County Clerk’s Office.
School-based center offers dental services at TVEMS.
Tucker County collects supplies to help flood victims.
Tim Turner is selected BOE President.
JR Helmick leaves Tuck County School
Stephen Cosner is new Assistant Principal/CTE Director at TCHS.
Cindy Harsh is new secretary for the Tucker County Extension Service.
Tucker County HOSA students attend International Leadership Conference.
FootGolf course opens in Davis.
Jason Myers certified as floodplain manager.

August
Randolph Tucker children’s Advocacy Center receives more than $80,000 for operations of their program.
Jonathan Hicks and Alan Simmons appointed to the Tucker County Parks and Recreation Board.
Bonnie Swyter-Smith received the PRO ON TRAC award for Volunteer of the Year.
Parsons Splash Park opens.
Pickin’ in Parsons attract folks from across the globe.
DirectCare of Parsons reduces hours due to lack of utilization.
Parsons VFD, Company 10, receives new ladder truck.
Kevin Hostetler purchases local funeral home.
Little Free Library installed in Thomas.
Beth Zirkle wins 2016 Queen Daphne crown.
Dennis Roth, new supervisor for WVDOH in Tucker County.

September
Tucker County football runs past Tygarts Valley 32-18.
Nick Carr leaves Parsons City Council.
Rubenstein Center Automotive Technology Cadets earn state inspection licenses.
Patriots 4 Haunted Trail opens for second year.
Vincent Moats takes first place and Jacob Beaver takes second place in the Regional FFA Tractor Driving Contest.
TCHS Homecoming Parade fill Parsons with color and laughter.
PFC Emmett L. Kines, U.S. Marine makes it home after 73 years. He was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943.
Mt. Lions football team wins over Philip-Barbour 21-7.
Carleigh Bolyard captures low medal honors at the PVC Championship at Canaan Valley Resort.
Randy Louk shots hole-in-one during the Annual Gutshall Memorial Tournament.

October
Carleigh Bolyard qualifies Regional for States in golf.
Official ribbon cutting on the Cortland Acres high tunnel.
Helicopter landing pad complete at St. George Clinic.
FFA students travel to National convention.
TCHS Cheerleaders win PVC Championship.
Kenneth Morrison sworn in as Ward II Parsons City Councilman.
Local gun range opens at TC’s Gun Shop.

November
Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force make 28 arrests.
Virgil and Twila Wolford celebrate 70th wedding anniversary.
Paragliding now open in Canaan Valley Resort.
Lowell Moore to serve another six years as Commissioner.
Tucker County football dominates Notre Dame 67-34.
Ribbon cutting on Corridor H in Davis.
Tuscan Grille Event Center opens.
Roxanne Tuesing receives Gene Salem Award.
Tucker County Animal Shelter gets new home.
PAPS BBQ opens.

December
Tucker County High School builds pole barn.
Paul “Butch” Burns retires after 16 years as Tucker County Assessor.
Tucker County receives more than $150,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trail Grants.
Tucker County Girls basketball opened season with win over Philip-Barbour 42-32.
Parsons Motel remodeled and reopened.
Front Street Grocers and Kitchen open in Thomas.
Parsons Christmas Parade a big hit.
Allen Loughry becomes Chief Justice Jan. 1.
Jim Propst passes away at the age of 83.
Repairs to Pulp Mill Bottom Dike postponed.
Tucker County Girls basketball win tournament at Glenvill State College.
Tucker Valley Middle School JV girls win opener 14-9 over Belington.
Country Roads Saloon opens in Thomas.
Fire at Kingsford Charcoal Plant.
Tucker County Boys and Girls basketball pick up wins over Petersburg and Elkins.
Davis-Thomas Middle School Boys JV wins against Kasson and Harman. The Boys Varsity win over Kasson and the Lady Bears win over Kasson and Belington.