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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2022

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May you have a joyful time with family this year. Author unknown for this Thanksgiving poem that my wife memorized from grade school. I heard Mr. Turkey say, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Soon t’will be Thanksgiving Day, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! People say it is great fun, but I think that I shall run and hide until the day is done, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble. Mr. Turkey tucked his head, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! ‘neath his feathers deep and red, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! But they caught him by the wall, killed and ate him, wings and all and never more will Turkey call, Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Apologies to Dave Lambert, he was the coach of the basketball team features...

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eAdvocate – November 2, 2022

November 1, 2022

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WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts

November 22, 2022

CHARLESTON, WV – Two bridge replacement projects were among 21 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on...

Budget Updates for City of Parsons

November 22, 2022

Eric Sharad from the Thrasher Group updating Parsons City Council on the top projects. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate...

$5 MILLION FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

November 22, 2022

Washington, DC –U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,000,000...

DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

November 22, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services announced a 10% increase in...

Sports

New Officer Training Day was Held at Camp Kidd

November 22, 2022

Recently, the elected leadership for each 4H club was invited to attend a training day so they could better understand...

LIONS SEASON ENDS WITH 36-6 LOSS IN PLAYOFF GAME

November 15, 2022

By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com PARSONS – Tucker County hosted a first round playoff game against East Hardy on Thursday...

Opinions

Letter to the Editor: USFS

November 22, 2022

Editor: The good people of Leadmine, and the surroundings communities near Saint George, deserve better from their government than they...

Letter to the Editor

November 22, 2022

About the article “Filler Upgrades Weather Station” in the Nov. 16 Advocate: ...

Obits

Raymond Richard Waybright

November 22, 2022

Raymond Richard Waybright, 83, a resident of Parsons, passed from this life on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Autumn Lakes...

Janet Roberta Cross Bohon

November 22, 2022

Janet Roberta Cross Bohon, 76, a resident of Holly Meadows, Parsons, passed from this life on Thursday, November 10, 2022,...

Dorothy Lynn McDonald Phillips

November 22, 2022

Dorothy Lynn McDonald Phillips, 51, a resident of Montrose, passed from this life Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Davis Medical...

Delores Ann Varner Pifer

November 22, 2022

Delores Ann Varner Pifer, age 80 years, a resident of Tucker County, WV, departed this life Sunday evening, November 13,...

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WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts

November 22, 2022

CHARLESTON, WV – Two bridge replacement projects were among 21 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, and Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The contracts were awarded from a bid letting held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Rock Forge Bridge Company was awarded at contract for $2,999,002.55...

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Budget Updates for City of Parsons

November 22, 2022

Eric Sharad from the Thrasher Group updating Parsons City Council on the top projects. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate City Administrator Agnes “Aggie” Arnold presented the City of Parsons’ Council with the general fund revenue and budget control reports for the month of October. The report was prepared by...

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$5 MILLION FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

November 22, 2022

Washington, DC –U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development for broadband expansion across West Virginia. This funding was made...

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DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

November 22, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services announced a 10% increase in ambulance ground transportation rates which will provide more than 200 West Virginia ambulance providers with $11.8 million in additional reimbursements per fiscal year.“We have so much gratitude for West Virginia’s...

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WV bear firearms season now open

November 22, 2022

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The next segment of West Virginia’s firearms season for black bears opened Nov. 21 in 36 counties and parts of six other counties.The season runs concurrently with the buck firearms and antlerless deer seasons through Dec. 4. Only bear hunting without dogs is permitted during the season. Hunters are reminded...

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‘Light Up a Life’ at Cortland Acres

November 22, 2022

The Friends of Cortland is accepting donations for its annual ‘Light Up a Life’ ceremony. A bulb for the 2022 Christmas tree for $5 each and spots on the special treetop star are $50 each. Proceeds support the residents at Cortland Acres. The generosity of residents’ family and friends has...

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The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service

November 22, 2022

The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service “CEOS” Ladies held a Craft Night at Creations in Parsons on November 7. The ladies chose a ceramic or canvas to paint and had a fabulous night of fun and fellowship with the added bonus of...

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2023 Garden Calendars have been delivered

November 22, 2022

You can pick one up at The Wildlife Refuge, Canaan Valley Store, Davis Shop n’ Save, Doc’s, Parsons Shop n’ Save, Jim’s All Star, Steven’s Reality, or the WVU Extension Office.The calendar, themed “Colors of the Garden,” features information on leafy greens, purple carrots and asparagus, diverse melons, beets and...

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$478K TO PROMOTE INTERNET SAFETY FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN

November 15, 2022

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $478,652 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the West Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The funding will be dispersed through...

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Kosanic Named Town of Davis Council Member

November 15, 2022

: Town of Davis Council Reporter Jennie Helmick swears in Joe Kosanic as the newest member of the council. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate Joe Kosanic is the newest member of the Town of Davis Council. Kosanic was sworn in by Council Reporter, Jennie Helmick. Kosanic said, “I was...

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Evans Appointed Acting Director of the West Virginia Division of Forestry

November 15, 2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Harry Evans as the new Acting Director and State Forester of the West Virginia Division of Forestry.“Harry has been a great asset to the Division of Forestry and the State of West Virginia during his career,” said Gov. Justice....

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Davis Residents Attend Public Meeting on Comprehensive Plan

November 15, 2022

Mayor Al Tomson addressing the audience during public hearing meeting to discuss the Town of Davis Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission and Town of Davis Council members at public meeting to discuss the Town of Davis Comprehensive Plan. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate The Town of Davis Planning Commission...

Happy Thanksgiving!

eAdvocate – November 2, 2022

Local

WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts

Budget Updates for City of Parsons

$5 MILLION FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

Sports

New Officer Training Day was Held at Camp Kidd

LIONS SEASON ENDS WITH 36-6 LOSS IN PLAYOFF GAME

Opinions

Letter to the Editor: USFS

Letter to the Editor

Obits

Raymond Richard Waybright

Janet Roberta Cross Bohon

Dorothy Lynn McDonald Phillips

Delores Ann Varner Pifer

WVDOH awards 21 construction contracts

Budget Updates for City of Parsons

$5 MILLION FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

DHHR Announces Major Rate Increase for WV Ambulance Services

WV bear firearms season now open

‘Light Up a Life’ at Cortland Acres

The Tucker County Community Educational Outreach Service

2023 Garden Calendars have been delivered

$478K TO PROMOTE INTERNET SAFETY FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN

Kosanic Named Town of Davis Council Member

Evans Appointed Acting Director of the West Virginia Division of Forestry

Davis Residents Attend Public Meeting on Comprehensive Plan

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