Monroe County
A list of the most recent stories about Monroe County, Ohio News.
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 ...
NEWS9 takes exclusive tour of new school
NEWS9 took an exclusive tour of a brand new school in Monroe County that will house students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school is set to open near the end of February. The school is ecofriendly and nearly complete in Beallsville. Switzerland of Ohio Superintendent Larry ...
School district signs agreement with oil company
The Switzerland of Ohio School District has signed into a lease agreement with Breno Oil. The agreement is for the 50 plus acres near the site of the new Powhatan Point Elementary School. No drilling will be taking place on school property.
Wanted man turns self in
A man who was wanted in Monroe County for several crimes was arrested by the Ohio County Sheriff's Office on Sunday. Buck Ward turned himself in New Year’s Day after he was wanted on eight counts of grand theft of firearms and one count of burglary. Ward was ...
Pittsburgh International Airport experiencing the holiday travel rush
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- It's expected to be the busiest thanksgiving for travelers since the start of the recession. Like many airports across the country, Pittsburgh International was a heavily trafficked spot Wednesday with Thanksgiving travelers coming and going. Many were trying to beat the rush of the last-minute travel goers. ...
$1 million bond set for man charged with sex crimes in Monroe Co.
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio -- A man charged with numerous felony sex crimes against children in Monroe County is being held with bond set at $1 million. David Billman, of Wingett Run, was arraigned on Monday. Billman is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of attempted rape and ...
Monroe County fire chief dies after leaving scene
A fire chief in Monroe County passed away late Saturday night after leaving the scene of a fire. Lewisville Fire Chief Greg Baker was out with firefighters battling flames from an equipment shed on Skin Creek Road. While Baker helped refill the tankers, he had a heart attack. Baker was ...
Man listed as part of Christian adoption organization charged with sex crimes
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio -- A man charged with numerous felony sex crimes against children in Monroe County is also listed under an organization of Christian homes open to adopting children. David Billman, of Wingett Run, which is about 30 miles south of Woodsfield, was indicted by a Monroe County grand ...
New Ohio Union Law To Be Debated Tuesday
Ohio's Issue 2 -- which has evoked passionate response from voters on both sides -- will be the topic of a debate in Columbus on Tuesday evening. "This is perhaps the most contentious legislative piece (that's) come in a long time," said NEWS9 political analyst Michael McTeague. Issue 2 is ...
Report: Ohio 'Decent' At Tracking Graduates
A new report gives Ohio "decent" marks for tracking how our students are doing after graduation. According to the non-profit Data Quality Campaign, the state provides comprehensive information on all public high school graduates who attended college in-state. Parents or teachers can log onto a website and find out, by ...
Dispelling Common Myths About Flu Vaccine
The flu season is officially here in less than two weeks, and health officials are urging residents to get the flu vaccine before it becomes too late. The vaccine takes about two weeks to protect a person's immune system, so it's important to get the shot so it has time ...
DEVELOPING NEWS:Shooting Suspects Arrested In Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said police arrested two suspects believed to be connected to a shooting Tuesday night in Washington County, Ohio.Several agencies responded to a call on S.R. 7 in Clarington about 10 p.m in Monroe County.NEWS9 is working to learn more on the suspects and the shooting.Stay ...
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