Monroe County
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Ohio towns damaged by storms seeking federal funds for disaster relief
The same agencies in local municipalities that worked tirelessly to clean up summer storm damage could be reimbursed for money spent on extra law enforcement, fire crews' overtime and debris removal. Early reports tallying damage from Ohio's storms in June stand at about $29 million, and many counties in the ...
Ormet to lay off workers in Monroe Co.
Ormet Corp. has issued notices that the workforce will be reduced at the company's Monroe County facility. Chief Executive Officer Mike Tanchuk said that the Hannibal plant will be the only facility owned by Ormet that will be affected. "The only decision that has been made. We've decided to shut ...
Ohio E.coli outbreak has local officials on alert
Health officials continue an investigation after an E.coli outbreak in southwest Ohio left 75 people ill and one man dead. A 4-year-old girl and teenage boy also remain in serious condition with complications from the bacteria. Tony Pasquarella with the City of Steubenville Health Department sat in on ...
Vandals target local cemeteries, cause mass destruction
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio Dozens of gravestones were left battered and broken after vandals struck two local cemeteries. Now, residents want justice. It seemed no stone was left unturned at the Barber Ridge Cemetery after vandals left a trail of destruction in their wake. "I have never seen ...
Monroe Co. family one of many suffering without power for days
A Monroe County family is one of many throughout the area which has lived without power for a week and with no clear end in sight. "It's worse than miserable," said Carolyn Fox, of Sardis. Fox said she was sitting on her front porch last Friday when, out of nowhere, ...
Scrap metal law signed, to bring changes to exchanges
The next time you go to exchange scrap metals in Ohio, be sure to smile! A new bill signed into law by Gov. John Kasich will require scrap metal dealers to take your picture. It's an effort to make sure exchanges are done legally and the metals are not stolen. ...
Man killed by vehicle while lying on Monroe Co. road; Alcohol may have been factor
A man was killed when he was struck by a minivan as he was lying on a Monroe County road. Derek Roberton, 32, of Clarington, was lying on State Route 78 at mile marker 23 near Woodsfield when he was struck. Monroe County Assistant Coroner David Kuhn said Roberton ...
ODOT workers rescue man after crash
Kurt Hooper and Darin Burkhart, two Ohio Department of Transportation workers, may be responsible for saving a man's life after they found him off Route 7 Wednesday morning. The two men were preparing to mow along the road when they saw that a portion of the guardrail had been damaged. ...
Police: 2 men caught red-handed prepping to make meth
Police have confirmed anther meth lab bust in the Ohio Valley, making it the third bust in the last few weeks. The meth lab was discovered in 200 block of Oaklawn in Woodsfield, Monroe County, around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. According to officials, police received a tip earlier in the day ...
Pet dog shot with arrow; family seeking answers
A Monroe County family is seeking answers after they were forced to euthanize longtime pet dog after it was shot with an arrow. "Who shot my dog and who was on my property that's not supposed to be?" said the dog's owner, Heather Cecil. The Cecils returned to their Edwina ...
Meth lab busted in Monroe County
The second meth lab bust in three days was made Friday in Monroe County, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police said they made the discovery just two days after a bust in Barnesville, Belmont County. Police say they got to the home at 205 1/2 Roy St. just after ...
Accident at Ormet plant sends worker to hospital
HANNIBAL, Ohio -- The Ormet plant in Monroe County released details Tuesday about an accident that sent a worker to the hospital. The accident happened Sunday in one of the pot rooms of their Hannibal facility. Officials said it involved one man and one piece of equipment. Although the man ...
Man found guilty of multiple child sex charges
A Monroe County jury has convicted David Billman on child sex charges. Billman, who was previously listed under a national christian adoption organization, was found guilty on nine of the 12 counts against him. Among the charges of which he was convicted were two counts of rape, six counts of ...
Local lawmaker frustrated over Keystone XL Pipeline
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio-- The Keystone XL Pipeline project requires a preseidential permit for the Department of State to build and operate the pipeline, but it's been held up. Rep. Bob Gibbs biggest point of contention is that old permits are not being updated, slowing the approval process and ultimately, lengthening ...
Man wanted on assault, arson charges
OHIO VALLEY-- A man on the run is wanted on charges of assault and arson. Despite a continued effort, the Mountain State Fugitive Task Force has had no luck locating 19-year-old Jordan Hendricks. According to criminal complaints, Hendricks attacked two people with weapons in December, and a few weeks later, ...
Ohio participates in statewide tornado drill
People across the state of Ohio, including schools in the Valley, participated in a statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning. The drill was part of Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week, which lasts through Sunday, and is a way to help prepare everyone for the severe weather in the upcoming months. Even ...
Body of unidentified man pulled from Ohio River
Police are investigating after a body was discovered pinned between logs in the Ohio River early Monday. West Virginia State Police investigators said the unidentified victim was an unclothed white male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall. The Wetzel County medical examiner was also called to the scene and officials ...
Woodsfield Elementary remains under lockdown
WOODSFIELD, Ohio -- Officials with Woodsfield Elementary School said the school remained under a lockdown on Friday. The school was put on an external lockdown on Thursday after a staff member reported an alleged threat on a social media site. Law enforcement continues to investigate the issue and Superintendent Larry ...
Switzerland Of Ohio School District weighs renovating vs. rebuilding school, seeks public input
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio -- The last in a series of school construction projects for the Switzerland of Ohio School District is raising questions with some community members. The district is deciding whether to renovate Skyvue Elementary School or build a new building in the same location. District administrators are calling ...
MRSA confirmed in 2nd school district
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio -- An elementary school student is recovering from MRSA, marking the second school district to have a student diagnosed with the infection. The student attends Beallsville Elementary in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. Superintendent Larry Elliot said he was notified of the child's condition Wednesday ...
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