The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va.

Rep. Reitz says Obama can lead country forward
Toiling in an underground mine for 17 years before his company closed and he lost his job, Illinois state Rep. Dan Reitz feels he knows something about the importance of coal to the United States’ energy future.
Fayetteville sets public hearing
Comment period open for TDML draft for New River
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a comment period on draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for selected streams in the Upper New River and Lower New River watersheds.
Oak Hill residents, business owners urged to clean up
The Oak Hill Beautification Commission is sponsoring a city-wide litter pickup on Saturday, May 10, according to City Manager Tom Oxley. Participants are requested to gather at City Hall at 8 a.m.
NRCVB publishes new brochures
The New River CVB recently published a couple of new brochures that detail activities and amenities offered by local municipalities.
Village Tree among those lending support
Martha Hager has dreamed for years of a one-stop shop, a place at which those in need could find answers and help. For years she has worked with a number of organizations and entities to make such a place a reality.
Farmer’s Market kicks off second season May 10
As most dynamic endeavors are wont to do, this year’s sequel of the Fayette County Farmers Market will reveal some evolutionary growth from its successful inaugural season last year, according to Savanna Lyons, a member of its board of directors and co-chair of its advertising and outreach committee.
Diorama details changes in mining industry
Through Monday, the Mine Safety Technology Consortium and the National Coal Heritage Trail will present a traveling historical diorama that details the historical changes in the mining industry in West Virginia.
ACC, New River Youth Chorus to join forces May 4
Members of the Appalachian Children’s Chorus (ACC) are performing in a special concert Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church. The concert will feature ACC’s concert choir and the New River Youth Chorus from southern West Virginia. Admission is free and open to the public.

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