Jeffery Craig from Renewable Natural Gas addresses the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority February 26th. The Solid Waste Authority Board voted to move forward with the company to harness, refine and sell renewable methane natural gas on the site of the County Landfill. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate ...
The West Virginia Department of Highways hosted an informational open house at Tucker County High School on February 27th. The purpose of the open house was to allow the community an opportunity to learn more about the proposed routes of Corridor H from Parsons to Davis. WVDOH staff were on...
Tucker County Emergency Management Director Kevin White updates the Tucker County Commission February 28th. White informed the Commission that his office has received electronic signs to assist with relaying emergency and urgent information to motorists around the county. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Emergency Management Director...
Magistrate Judge Brian K. Wilfong is running for reelection in Tucker County. Wilfong has served as Magistrate for four years. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate After four years on the bench, Magistrate Judge Brian K. Wilfong is running for reelection. Wilfong, a lifelong resident of Tucker County,...
Members of the Tucker County High School Future Leaders Program opened the February 28th meeting of the Tucker County Commission. Students Aaron Warbratht and Eian Mullenax presented the flag. The students were accompanied by their instructor Ron Weaver.
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Stupid is a very harsh word but when you see people doing things that you just can’t explain what else explains it? I just can’t get over the newest generation of people that have no common sense. Why can’t they just stop what they...
We All Can Play a Part in Supporting Strong and Thriving Families April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making every community a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the...
Families Must Apply by June 15 to Receive 100% Full-Year Award Amount of $4,921.39 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced applications for new students to apply for the Hope Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year, which begins...
Because it is getting closer to Spring, we’d like to remind you of some of the activities going on at our Senior Centers. Our Parsons Center has Bingo on Tuesdays after lunch until approximately 1:00 p.m. They serve lunch every week day from 11:30 to 12:30. Our monthly Outpost (covered-dish...
Elkins, W.Va., March 1, 2024 — The approaching arrival of spring brings excitement for camping, hiking, and experiencing Monongahela National Forest. Preparations are underway to open favorite recreation sites across the landscape. Recreation and getting outside improves our moods, relieves stress and makes us happier people. Come out and play...
Join the annual celebration by donating on Red Cross Giving Day (March 27), giving blood, volunteering or taking a lifesaving skills course MORGANTOWN, WV, Feb. 29, 2024— The American Red Cross, Central Appalachia Region’s Allegheny Highlands Chapter is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor...
Davis VFD Chief Alan Cosner is working on a $1 million shelter project for the Fire Hall in Davis. The project would provide the VFD with a full time shelter designation and provide emergency accommodations for the public in case of emergency, as well as bunk rooms for fire fighting...
Zach Musgrove presents the City of Parsons Council with updates for three civic improvement projects the City is currently working on with Thrasher. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Work on three Civic Improvement Projects is progressing according to Zach Musgrove. Musgrove presented the latest developments on behalf of...
Davis VFD recently had their 1953 model truck pass a hose test this past year. The 46 year old truck owned by the Town of Davis Volunteer Fire Department will soon have a new tank. Pro Poly in Davis is constructing a new poly tank to replace a failing steel...
Joe Long updates the Tucker County Commission on the status of a new access road at Camp Kidd. The update was part of the Commission's meeting. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Camp Kidd has a new access road. County works crews have been working on the road that...
Matt Marcus addresses the Tucker County Commission. The Commission passed a resolution to support the construction of a trail from Thomas and Davis. The resolution aims to help relieve bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Route 32 between the towns. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Commission...
West Virginia Caring is holding its 28th Annual Camp Caring, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Chestnut Ridge Park, 10 miles east of Morgantown, WV. Camp Caring is a free, one-day grief and loss camp for children and the adult in their life. Applications are being accepted for campers and...
Announcing the newly created Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation, a philanthropic organization supporting one of West Virginia’s most iconic and recognized state parks. The Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation began its development early in 2022 and was recognized in 2023 by the State of West Virginia as a charitable not-for-profit...
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in Communities In Schools sites across West Virginia as part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. Adding these six dogs to Friends With Paws will bring the total...
Blackwater Falls held their 12th annual Cardboard and Duct Tape Sled Race with 24 sled entrees and over a 100 spectators. This year's theme was Dynamic Duos and the entrees did not disappoint with fun entrees like Santa and Mrs. Claus to Mario Brothers to Back to the Future, Scooby Doo, The...
