Boo Williams: Friday night Apr 14, 2008
The Oak Hill big man said he was close to committing to the Tigers but decided to look at all of his other options when the coaching change occurred in mid-season. Now, he says, his list is comprised of Ole Miss, Southern Cal and Baylor while Oklahoma, Arizona, Florida and Oregon. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Parade All-American Boys Basketball Team Apr 2, 2008
- Oak Hill Academy - Mouth of Wilson, Va. - 6'2"Samardo Samuels - St. Benedict's - Newark, N.J. - 6'9"Tyreke Evans - American Christian - Aston, Pa. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wildcat Notebook: More HELP IS ON THE WAY Mar 26, 2008
Oak Hill phenom and Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings will be the main attraction during tonight s McDonald s All-American game in Milwaukee ... Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said Jennings is among the most talented players he has ever coached a list that includes Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley and dozens of other stars. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Prep wrestling, college basketball, college softball Mar 2, 2008
DIVISION IAt Canton Memorial Civic CenterYoungstown Boardman 43, Warren Howland 35, OTAt Otterbein CollegeWest Chester Lakota West 62, Dublin Coffman 48At Norwalk High SchoolCentral Catholic 51, Solon 49At Wright State UniversityCincinnati Mt. Notre Dame 56, Cincinnati Oak Hills 41State Tournament Pairings: Canton vs. Otterbein; Norwalk vs. Wright State ... DIVISION IIIAt Vandalia Butler High SchoolVersailles 47, Casstown Miami East 37At Cuyahoga Falls High SchoolSouth Euclid Regina 91,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
No mere stopover: Beasley right at home as K-State's bright star Feb 25, 2008
(where he played while being homeschooled), to Oak Hill Academy in rural Virginia and finally to Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Mass ... At Oak Hill, for instance, a lifetime of prank-pulling caught up with him when school officials frowned on a bet with teammate Ty Lawson (now at North Carolina) over who could sign his name to the most objects around campus ... Beasley only needed time and maybe that hard lesson at Oak Hill. (USA Today -- Sports)
WesBanco Announces Earnings for the Year 2007 and the Fourth Quarter Jan 30, 2008
Fourth quarter earnings per share included the effect of the issuance of additional shares of stock for the purchase of Oak Hill Financial, Inc., which closed on November 30, 2007. WesBanco's merger with Oak Hill creates a multi-state bank holding company with approximately $5 ... "We achieved earnings growth for the year in the midst of a challenging environment for the banking industry from economic, interest rate and competitive factors. We continue to improve our fee income businesses, as... (PR Newswire)
EA SPORTS POY Tracker: Week 3 Jan 25, 2008
of perennial FAB 50 power Oak Hill Academy took over the top spot from St. Benedict's forward , as the talented left handed-point guard appeared on all ten ballots ... PG, Oak Hill Academy (Va ... These kind of numbers and close wins have become the trademark this season for Jennings and his Oak Hill Academy team. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ex-school coach among Fayette indicted Jan 15, 2008
Bobby G. Workman Jr. coached soccer at Oak Hill High School and taught broadcasting. He is no longer at the school. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Inaugural EA SPORTS P.O.Y. Tracker Jan 14, 2008
Oak Hill Academy (Va ... Most people envisioned an Oak Hill backcourt where Jennings teamed with and looked for open on the wing, but that has changed dramatically. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wiring West Virginia Jan 6, 2008
In October, a $500,000 investment added new equipment and helped lay nearly 8 miles of fiber-optic cable from the companys central switching office in Fayetteville to locations in Beckwith and Oak Hill. Also during 2007, the company upgraded phone lines for high-speed service in Franklin and Brandywine in Pendleton County; Martinsburg and Falling Waters; Canvas, near Summersville; Wheeling; and Danese. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Prep basketball scores, boxscores Jan 5, 2008
PikeView 63, Oak Hill 59. Pocahontas County 70, Pendleton County 58, OT. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
American Legion offers scholarship Dec 24, 2007
A graduate of Oak Hill High School in Oak Hill, West Virginia Joseph plans on majoring in information technology at West Virginia University. His father was a member of the Army Reserves. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
The top basketball team in each state Dec 12, 2007
Nation's top team battles Oak Hill Dec. 17 ... Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bulletin board Dec 3, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct professional development sessions on Thursday at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources, Oak Hill. Ethical Dilemmas in the Child Care Profession, will be the topic from 10 a.m. to noon and Healthy Habits and Attitudes for Children, will be the topic from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Briefs: WesBanco completes Oak Hill acquisition Dec 1, 2007
WesBanco completes Oak Hill acquisition. WHEELING WesBanco Inc. has completed the acquisition of Oak Hill Financial Inc. ... WesBanco announced it was buying Jackson, Ohio-based Oak Hill for $201 million last July. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Water rate hike might not be as big as proposed Nov 21, 2007
Public hearings concerning the rate increase are set for Dec. 3 at the PSCs headquarters in Charleston, Dec. 5 at the Huntington City Building in Huntington, Dec. 6 at the Princeton City Building in Princeton, Dec. 10 at the Holiday Inn Oak Hill-New River Gorge in Oak Hill and Dec. 12 at the PFW Memorial Building in Madison. All hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Boys basketball rankings Nov 20, 2007
Super 25: Oak Hill Academy starts season on top - USATODAY.com ... Super 25: Oak Hill Academy starts season on top ... Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (USA Today -- Sports)
Public-comment hearings set for water rate increase plan Nov 20, 2007
Oak Hill Dec. 10, Holiday Inn Oak Hill-New River Gorge, Rooms A Oyler Ave.. Madison Dec. 12, PFW Memorial Building, second floor meeting room, corner of Washington and Second Avenue. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
All-state boys soccer team Nov 15, 2007
Forwards: Joseph Rodriguez, Woodrow Wilson; Josh Cyrus, Hurricane; Victor Garcia, Oak Hill; Chris Lambert, Jefferson. Midfielders: Matt Martin, Berkeley Springs; Wesley Shumway, Morgantown; Michael Pitrolo, Parkersburg; Nick Claudio, George Washington; Chris Lipinski, Hurricane; Cameron Keenan, Hurricane. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Take-home pay Nov 6, 2007
Oak Hill mother of two Carey McComiskey works as many as 50 hours a week from home through a work-at-home agency called Arise Virtual Solutions ... The Oak Hill mother of two is one of the first West Virginia workers of Arise Virtual Solutions Inc., a Miramar, Fla. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Troopers suspect homicide in Glen Jean death Nov 6, 2007
GLEN JEAN Police are treating the death of a man found dead in his house in Fayette County as a homicide, according to a statement from State Police Sgt. Bill Scott of the Oak Hill detachment. Arthur L. Thomas, 52, of Glen Jean, was found dead by a family member about 9 p.m. Sunday, according to Scott. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Flu shots offered at area locations Oct 25, 2007
Fayette County Health Department will give flu shots from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Oak Hill High School while the vaccines last. Vaccines will be given to people age 50 and older and to those with chronic illness. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Scoreboard: Prep soccer, prep football, college sports Oct 18, 2007
Tuesday: Oak Hill 7, Nicholas County 0. Today: Woodrow Wilson vs. Oak Hill at YMCA Sports Complex, Beckley, 7:30 p.m. ... At Oak Hill High School. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
A mans best friend Oct 16, 2007
They walked together from Fayette County to Charleston last winter after Larsons construction job in Oak Hill fell through ... A nephew lured him to Oak Hill for a chance to start over ... Me and my beagle walked from Oak Hill to Charleston to make a restart, he said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Van Coleman: Fall Recruiting Preview - Big East Oct 7, 2007
Oak Hill Academy and 6-foot-9 Brandon Moore from New Orleans, La ... Oak Hill, along with 6-foot-10 Chatham, Va. (Kpmariners.com)
Lighting up the hot spots Oct 7, 2007
She says she prefers video-lottery parlors such as Jesses Pub in Oak Hill to playing at racetracks, and she doesnt understand why state law allowed advertising at the tracks but not the parlors ... Inside Banes Oak Hill parlor, Jesses Pub, the clandestine air disappears. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Scoreboard: Cross country, golf, etc. Oct 4, 2007
The Charleston Gazette - Sports. At 3:54 AM in Charleston, West Virginia. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Bulletin board: Oct. 3, 2007 Oct 3, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct free professional development sessions on Thursday at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources, Oak Hill. Topics will be Developing a Childs Portfolio from 10 a.m. to noon and Following the Path to Learning from 1 to 3 p.m. Day care providers, facility providers, day care center staff and potential day care providers are welcome. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Roundup: Hurricane, Buffalo reach state golf tourney Sep 25, 2007
Shady Spring and Oak Hill move on from Region 3. In the Class A Region 4 tournament at Riverview, Buffalo and Man advanced. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
MU students sued over copyrights Sep 21, 2007
Tristan Hicks, of Gallagher, and Jonathan P. Shrewsberry, of Oak Hill, were named in separate suits filed on Tuesday by two sets of record companies, which include Warner Bros. Records Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Interscope Records. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Fayette County soldier dies in Army chopper crash Sep 14, 2007
Angel attended Gauley Bridge High School for three years and graduated from Valley High School, said his mother, Kathy Jarvis of Oak Hill. For the past several years, he had lived with his wife in Clarksville, Tenn. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Bankruptcies: Sept. 10, 2007 Sep 10, 2007
Stewart Wayne and Teresa Dawn Grose, Oak Hill, Chapter 7. Assets: $27,011. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Church activities: Sept. 8, 2007 Sep 8, 2007
Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Speaker for the anniversary service will be the Rev. Paul Baker, pastor of First Baptist Church of Harlem Heights, Oak Hill, along with his choir and congregation. All churches are invited to participate. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Big Ten ShootAround Sep 1, 2007
And when (Oak Hill Academy) was released from his scholarship and chose to enroll at Kentucky, the rebuilding process took a hit. Freshman (Mr. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Industry notes increase in air pack thefts from mines Aug 30, 2007
He recently found another one at an antique store in Oak Hill. Richmond, Va. (NEPA News, PA)
Depot Days set for weekend in Oak Hill Aug 23, 2007
OAK HILL In 1898, inside his study in Ansted, Col. William N. Page planned The Virginian Railway ... The rich history of these railroad ventures has shrunk, and now the last surviving Virginian Railway Station in West Virginia sits quietly in Oak Hill ... Events will be held at the Lewis Community Center, the former National Guard Armory, located on Central Avenue in Oak Hill. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Men charged in Laundromat robbery attempt Aug 18, 2007
OAK HILL Two men were caught early Friday morning in Oak Hill after allegedly trying to steal money from a local Laundromat, Oak Hill police said. Ralph Nady Jr., 23, of Oak Hill, and Corey Lanham, 19, of Gallagher were arrested after Oak Hill police officers saw the men prying open washing machine change dispensers with crowbars at the Cdromat on Main Street in Oak Hill at 1:30 a.m., Police Chief M. Whisman said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Offseason conference news and notes Aug 13, 2007
" Coach Roy Williams, on handling the multitude of talent on his rosterSTRATEGY AND PERSONNEL SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Tywon Lawson, a 5-11 guard from Clinton, Md., who played at Oak Hill (Va.) Academy last season, and Wayne Ellington, a 6-4 guard form Wynnewood, Pa., with phenomenal shooting range, look to challenge for starting roles. Brandan Wright, 6-9, out of Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tenn., looks to start at power forward. Other newcomers William Graves, a 6-6 forward; Alex... (USA Today -- Sports)
Bankruptcies: Aug. 13, 2007 Aug 13, 2007
Howard Franklin Calvert, Oak Hill, Chapter 7. Assets: $90,178. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Updated Marshall Football Roster For 2007 Aug 8, 2007
-HS Oak Hill, Ohio/Oak Hill (rejoin team when school starts) 17 DeQuan Bembry CB 5-10 185 Fr. -HS Hawkinsville, Ga. (Goherd.com)
Parks group opens office in Fayette Aug 2, 2007
The office is in Erin Haddix St. Johns home in Fayetteville for now, but she is looking for office space in the Fayetteville or Oak Hill area. Founded in 1919, the conservation association is a nonprofit group with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Its mission is protecting Americas national parks and preserving them for future generations. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Mich. man drowns in Fayette Aug 2, 2007
Rescuers quickly got Hinzman out of the water and attempted to revive him until they reached Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, he said. Hinzman, who was vacationing with friends, was pronounced dead at the hospital, Laird said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Bulletin board: August 2, 2007 Aug 2, 2007
West Virginia University Tech Community and Technical College will hold courses in building construction, printing technology, drafting and design/pre-engineering and public administration in Oak Hill and Beckley the week of Aug. 20. Construction technology is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:40 p.m. at the Fayette Institute of Technology Construction Lab in Oak Hill. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Inns around town putting on new faces Aug 2, 2007
The hotel opened in 1995 and is owned by Oak Hill businessman Charles Wendell, said his company, Virginia Inn Management Inc.. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Bankruptcies: July 30, 2007 Jul 30, 2007
John Laurence and Shannon Elaine Adkins, Oak Hill, Chapter 7. Assets: $11,751, Liabilities: $114,277. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Bulletin board: July 28, 2007 Jul 28, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct professional development sessions Aug. 6 at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources in Oak Hill for family daycare providers and daycare center staff. Potential childcare providers may register to attend, as long as seating is available. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Las Vegas: Day One Jul 23, 2007
a Southern Cal commitment who is headed to Oak Hill next year, had 26 points for his Southern California All-Stars Elite team against the Arkansas Hawks. Story hit on five three-pointers. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Efforts to clean up tributaries of New River seeing success Jul 22, 2007
Kistler also reported great success with an acid drainage cleanup in the Dempsey area between Oak Hill and Fayetteville that affects Laurel Creek. This problem actually dates back to the early 1900s. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Aides Discount Store founder dies Jul 22, 2007
Aides late brother Ferris would open one in Oak Hill, and his sister Geneva had one in Mount Hope. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Business briefs: Caterpillar, Google results unnerve market Jul 21, 2007
Oak Hill Financial, WesBanco to merge. WHEELING West Virginia-based WesBanco Inc. announced Friday it will expand into central and southwestern Ohio by merging with Oak Hill Financial Inc. in a deal worth $201 million ... Oak Hill has about $1. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Fayette schools recycling drives Jul 20, 2007
On Saturday and Aug. 18, collection sites will be located at these schools: Ansted Middle, Divide Elementary, Gatewood Elementary, Meadow Bridge Elementary, Scarbro Elementary, Valley Elementary, Midland Trail, Fayetteville High, Mount Hope Elementary, Gauley Bridge Elementary and Oak Hill High. Empty aluminum beverage cans should be rinsed, crushed and in plastic bags. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Court briefs: July 14, 2007 Jul 14, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE Fayette County jurors took only a few minutes to deliberate before finding an Oak Hill man not guilty of forgery and embezzlement. Bradley J. Lemasters, 35, was accused of embezzling from his former employer, Prudence Auto, Inc.. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Teachers at Oak Hill High work to improve school air Jul 13, 2007
When school begins next month, members of the faculty at Oak Hill High School hope they can move forward on concerns about air quality at their school ... At Oak Hill High School, two-thirds of faculty surveyed at the school reported health problems during the school year that disappear when they are away from school for long periods of time ... The Oak Hill school is not unique. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
County fair to be musical homecoming Jul 11, 2007
A native of Oak Hill, he has been a sought-after session player and performer since the 1960s. Known for his harmonica work and ability to play a wide array of instruments, McCoy has recorded with Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Sizing up the ACC, Part I Jul 4, 2007
a 6-foot-9 well-regarded power forward recruit from Oak Hill Academy, will help provide depth, or could possibly start with Echefu. Other options up front include and. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
So. Carolina man killed in Oak Hill SUV wreck Jun 30, 2007
Carolina man killed in Oak Hill SUV wreck ... OAK HILL A South Carolina man riding in an SUV was killed after a rollover wreck on Friday morning, police said ... About 12:30 a.m. today, a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling north on U.S. 19 in Oak Hill when the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer, according to an Oak Hill Police Department news release. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
West Virginia Open results Jun 29, 2007
Adam Kaminski, Oak Hill 79-80159. Philip Reale, Charleston 77-82159. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Illinois Captures the State's First National Championship at 20th Annual Panasonic Academic Challenge Jun 27, 2007
The other 2007 participating teams included: Alabama (Indian Springs High School, Colorado (Grand Junction High School), Connecticut (Cheshire High School), Idaho (Mackey High School), Indiana (Ben Davis High School), Iowa (Southern Cal High School), Louisiana (Catholic High), Maine (Oak Hill High School), Maryland (Team Maryland), Mississippi (East Rankin Academy), Missouri (North Kansas City High School), Montana (Skyview High School), New Hampshire (NH Quiz Bowl League), New Jersey (High... (PR Newswire)
Roundup: Former Tech pitcher heads to Frontier League Jun 23, 2007
OAK HILL WRESTLING: Two Oak Hill High School wrestlers participated in the National High School Coaches Association 11th annual National Wrestling Tournament at Myrtle Beach. Ryan Fell won All-American honors for the third time in his career by finishing seventh in the 215-pound division. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Summer Sports Camps Jun 17, 2007
sWVU TECH: Dates: June 20 at Oak Hill, with coach Tim Epling. Time: 9 a.m-1 p.m. For ages 9-18. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Scoreboard: Prep baseball, prep basketball, etc. Jun 15, 2007
OFMarkus DeLung, Oak Hill, sr. ... UTLNico Menei, Oak Hill, sr. ... IFMatt Goddard, Independence; Ashton Adame, Shady Spring; Rob Stephens, Oak Hill; Cory Willard, Wyoming East; Aaron White, PikeView; Brandon Adams, Wyoming East; Ben Goss, Bluefield; Chase Mooney, Sissonville; Zach Stemple, Grafton; Dale Martin, Lincoln; Jordan Mayle, Grafton; Cody Brown, Ravenswood; Zach Perkey, Tyler Consolidated; Dustin Shreve, Wayne; Stephan Ball, Chapmanville; Brad Lahr, Oak Glen; Brandon Treadway,... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Recycling drives set in Fayette Jun 15, 2007
Divide Elementary; Gatewood Elementary; Meadow Bridge Elementary; Ansted Middle School; Scarbro Elementary; Valley Elementary; Midland Trail High; Fayetteville High; Mount Hope Elementary; Gauley Bridge Elementary; and Oak Hill High. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Oak Hill mayor, council faced little opposition Jun 13, 2007
After Oak Hills first woman mayor, Barbara Hickman Toombs, decided not to seek re-election, only one candidate filed to run for her job. Members of Oak Hill Council also faced little opposition ... Bill Hannabass was elected mayor with 368 votes, said Damita Johnson, Oak Hill city recorder. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Fayette tire collection set today Jun 7, 2007
The drop-off will be held today through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the old Wal-Mart lot in Oak Hill. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia identification for Fayette County. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Minigrants available for technological solutions May 27, 2007
To find out more about the grants and how they can be used, people are invited to the first meeting on this issue to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Oak Hill office of the Department of Health and Human Resources located at 1400 Virginia St.. Huffman said the grants are designed to help people think of creative ways to apply technology to community issues. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
