Fall/Winter Hours Monday… 8:30 a – 6:30 p Tuesday… Friday 8:30 a – 5:00 p Saturday … 9:00 a - Noon *Check the Library web page, Facebook or call the library for updates. November Happenings 1 - Toddler Time @10:00 a.m. 8 - Toddler Time @ 10:00 a.m. 10 &...
This week’s picture was taken by Beverly Ellison, in Thomas.
2023 Annul Ruth and Arthur Lipscomb Family Reunion held August held August 19,2023 at Ferrell Family Campground in Leadmine with a final count of 81 attending. The day started with a circle of hands and a prayer as we remembered Carol Godfrey who passed shortly after last years reunion and...
The Tygarts Valley Conservation District is pleased to recognize Seven Islands Farm as a West Virginia Century Farm. This designation is given to farms that have been owned and continuously farmed by direct descendants of the same family for 100 years or more. The farm was established on May...
Charleston WV – 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. Nov. 8, 1936: “It’s Wheeling Steel,” a half-hour musical variety radio program, debuted over WWVA in Wheeling. The program was an instant success with...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kevin White addressed the Tucker County Commission regarding the levels of preparation required for the upcoming winter weather, as well as with the decision to call off school due to inclement weather. The report...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in November to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,”...
Services Presents – Overcoming the Frightfully Scary Interview Process (Halloween Theme) Costumes welcome! The best costume wins a prize! (Judged by mini-course attendees) Spooky Treat Bags (One per attendee) Free Chic-fil-A lunch provided! Presented by Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor | Room 104b at Eastern’s Main Campus and over Zoom at https://bit.ly/3Zd0yG6....
YLA Executive Director David King talks about the history of Camp Horseshoe at the signing of a historic 60-year Historic Lease with the National Forest Service. YLA Executive Director David King examines a letter written by the first Camp Director Frank Little and his wife. YLA Executive Director David King,...
Director of the Tucker County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Kevin White updates the Tucker County Commission on his office's activities at the regular meeting at the Tucker County Courthouse. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kevin...
Tucker County EMS Training Officer Joe Strait updates the Tucker County Commission on the details surrounding the recently canceled EMT Class. According to Strait, the class was canceled due to not enough participants showing up at the event. Strait said he had to have a legal minimum of students to...
This week’s picture of a sunrise in the Nursery Bottom, was taken by Teri Cayton.
As we close out October. The communities, residences, organizations and Centers Against Violence of Tucker County acknowledged October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple is the color that is utilized during the month. Purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and personal dedication to Domestic Violence Awareness. If you...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Following a Grand Jury Indictment, Clayton Mallow was charged with 34 counts of Fraud and Related Activity in connection with Access Devices. The access was alleged to stem from Mallow's position at Nationwide Insurance in Parsons, according to August 9th News of Record...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate A Grand Jury has indicted Maverick Pifer. Pifer is accused of child abuse resulting in bodily injury and strangulation, according to the indictment. Pifer appeared in person at court. He was represented at the Call Back Appearance by Attorney Brent Easton before Judge Courrier...
Automotive engineers put pressure sensors to the test A new study by AAA finds that in-vehicle tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are generally accurate, but to be certain, motorists should still check their tire pressure manually. Tires are the only part of the car that come in contact with the...
The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband, (WVDED), published the BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2 for review and comment. Comments will be accepted for 30 days, beginning October 20, 2023. The document is available here. The WVDED in partnership with Region VII Planning and Development Council will...
This is a railroad bridge across the river at Jenningston. In the middle of the picture in view behind the train engine is the Jenningston School. The school was a two-story building with a bell. Jenningston was a nice-sized town until the floods ravished the area. Ideas, comments, suggestions, or...
SONY DSC By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Commission allocated $26,384.54 in ARPA fund money to purchase two Lucas Assist Devices for Tucker County EMS. The new equipment will help Tucker County ambulance crews with CPR efforts. EMS Director Amanda Simmons was in attendance when the purchase...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Freya Bleu is growing quickly and she is into everything. I’ve had to take her to the vet because the person I got her from emailed and said one of her littermates had coccidia. Coccidia are a single cell parasite that infects the intestinal...
