The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va. News

Economic growth tied to tourism, housing, prof says

2006-10-12T00:09:00-04:00

A West Virginia University economics professor provided his assessment Tuesday evening of Fayette County’s economic outlook. Prognosis — the proverbial silver lining lurks along the rim of the New River Gorge in the form of housing developments.

Council hikes hotel-motel tax

2006-10-12T00:08:00-04:00

If you find yourself paying a few extra dollars to stay at New River Inn or Holiday Inn while visiting Oak Hill, there is a logical explanation — city council members Monday evening passed the second reading of a hike in the hotel-motel tax. On a positive note, the move could result in improvements to White Oak Rails-to-Trails.

Homecoming activities kick off Thursday

2006-10-12T00:07:00-04:00

Activities for the 2006 Homecoming celebration at WVU Tech kick off Thursday evening at 8 p.m. with a concert featuring 2 Skinny Dorks and the Family in the Tech Center ballroom. The concert, which is open to everyone, is free.

Switch to biodiesel going well for Nicholas schools

2006-10-12T00:01:00-04:00

The transportation director of the Nicholas County school system says he is pleased so far with the results of the decision to switch from diesel to a mix of soy-based biodiesel fuel.

Mount Hope gets $700,000 for sewer ugrade

2006-09-22T17:46:00-04:00

A $700,000 grant furnished by the Appalachian Regional Commission adds a key component in Mount Hope’s long-running effort to provide sewage service to residents in two outlying areas.

Oak Hill police officer resigns

2006-08-18T16:53:00-04:00

The resignation last week of an Oak Hill police officer plagued with legal woes has merely provided additional impetus to a police department’s already eager search for new recruits.

Oak Hill city council bans ATVs from trail

2006-08-18T16:49:00-04:00

After some discussion of legal terminology, Oak Hill city council Monday evening unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would ban all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other motorized conveyances from the White Oak Rails-to-Trails. Council member Bruce Coleman was absent.

Deputies, TRIDENT bust meth lab

2006-08-18T16:47:00-04:00

Fayette County sheriff’s deputies teamed with members of the TRIDENT drug task force to successfully locate and destroy a make-shift methamphetamine lab at a camp site near Nallen early Monday morning.

Fire damages OH business

2006-07-17T14:36:00-04:00

An early Monday morning fire on July 10 damaged an Oak Hill business and is under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.