Brett Favre says no to a comeback with the Vikings Jul 29, 2009
But after two months of throwing to kids at Oak Grove High School in Mississippi, and a few interviews that seemed to indicate he was leaning toward joining the Vikings, Favre came to the conclusion that he just doesn't have it in him. "I had to be careful not to commit for the wrong reasons," Favre said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Favre knows hes running out of time Jul 16, 2009
Favre has been working out with the Oak Grove High School football team three days a week all summer, but added a Sunday workout this week. There s two weeks left and I m doing everything I can, Favre said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
McNair mourned as 'hero,' 'legend' Jul 12, 2009
He then pointed at the Oak Grove High football team sitting in the stands and told them not to give up if they have someone who inspires them ... Coach Nevil Barr brought the jersey-clad Oak Grove team to the service ... Steve McNair Jr. attends Oak Grove, and his father joined Favre at a summer workout two weeks ago to play catch with the kids. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Church news and vacation Bible schools Jun 5, 2009
Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cope Genesis Young Adult Choir anniversary, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Stand for Christ Ministries Inc. to host Radical Worship with MUSiiK, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt wins, while OPS, JDA seasons come to an end May 10, 2009
In the SCISAA games, JDA played at Oak Grove Park in Lexington. On Friday, they defeated Bowman Academy 14-0 and Faith Christian 11-6. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
SCISA softball tourney kicks off today May 8, 2009
The Lady Raiders open play at the Oak Grove Complex, taking on Richard Winn, in a 5:30 p.m. game ... Dorchester Academy is slated to take on the Cathedral/Beaufort Academy winner at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove and Calhoun Academy will face Pee Dee Academy at 3:30 p.m. at the Pine Grove Complex ... All the Class A games will take place at the Oak Grove Complex. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
US school swamped by flood river Mar 30, 2009
The principal of the flooded Oak Grove Lutheran School, Morgan Forness, said a permanent flood wall panel at the campus had collapsed in the early hours of Sunday. The National Guard has joined the scramble to repair damage to the flooded school. (BBC News -- Americas)
Fargo officials fixing breach on dike north side Mar 29, 2009
The Army Corps of Engineers and city officials worked overnight to shore up a breach on Fargo's north side, near Oak Grove Lutheran School. The leak, which happened about 1:30 a.m., wasn't serious enough to warrant the immediate evacuation of nearby residents, said Robyn Litke, a city spokeswoman. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Headed to the Hall Mar 8, 2009
Oak Grove High School; and Guy Anderson, who has won 822 games in 39 years at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Two administrators were selected for the 2009 class: Clair Muscaro, commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 14 years; and Ruth Rehn, a leader in the development of girls sports programs with the South Dakota High School Activities Association. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Class B boys basketball district tournaments Mar 2, 2009
2 Fargo Oak Grove 69, #7 Northern Cass 41. 4 Enderlin 51, Finley-Sharon-Hope-Page 50. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
