News Stories for September 2005
Stories for Thursday, September 22
Road To Close Indefinitely
A Brooke County road is closing, all because of a slip. Officials will be shutting down Walnut Street in Follansbee, indefinitely. City leaders say work to repair the road is underway, but they can't give an estimate as to when it will reopen.
Stories for Wednesday, September 21
Well Water Problems In Wells Township
Some residents living in Wells Township say they're having problems because they get their water supply from wells. "The water is not fit to drink, it's got sulfur in it, and it smells," says Wells Township Trustee Joe Ellis. Ellis says he's been trying to get water lines to residents ...
Need For Local Coal?
Work is being done at AEP's Cardinal Plant in Brilliant. There are new environmental rules going into effect in the next few years which makes the upgrades at the local electricity plant necessary. As a result the plant is installing equipment commonly referred to as scrubbers. The scrubbers will remove ...
Layoffs In Gaming Center
On Wednesday Wheeling Island Race Track and Gaming Center announced 20 to 25 jobs cut as they prepare for the start up of slot machines in Pennsylvania. In Hancock County, Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort has not laid anyone off but they are not bringing in new employees. "What ...
Violations Found At Wal-Mart Construction Site
A state investigation into illegal workers on a job in Marshall County turns up several violations. Because the investigation is continuing all details are not being released. Wednesday's investigation turned up violations from several subcontractors. According to the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Labor, cease and desist orders ...
Marquis Sentenced
A Wells Township man will spend a year in prison and then register as a sex offender for the next ten years...after pleading guilty to sex charges involving an eleven-year-old girl. 61-year-old James Marquis said he was ashamed at what he did and he's sorry for his actions. Police say ...
Stories for Tuesday, September 20
Bud's Declared "Nuisance"
In a unanimous vote by Wheeling City Council Tuesday, Bud's Bar became the first to be declared a "nuisance" under the city's nuisance bar ordinance. Wheeling Police Chief Kevin Gessler recommended the designation after reviewing records of hundreds of police calls to the bar for fights, drug deals and violence. ...
Steel Retirees Fight For Benefits
On Tuesday Congressman Alan Mollohan met with leaders and retirees from local steel unions to discuss issues of pension, health care and social security. Leaders from the Independent Steelworkers Union and the United Steel Workers are trying to persuade congress to address their problems through legislation. "We are starting to ...
Arson Investigation Continues In Steubenville
Police are continuing their search for those responsible for starting a fire in Steubenville early Tuesday morning. According to officials from the Steubenville Fire Department, the fire started just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say when fire crews arrived on the scene, heavy smoke was pouring from an unoccupied building ...
Public Hearing On Bar
On Tuesday, city leaders are holding a public hearing that would allow people to come in and speak for or against Buds Club in Center Wheeling. For months some neighbors have complained saying the club allows illegal activity. Last week the club and its owner were indicted on federal drug ...
Area Racetracks Receive Advertising Grants
The West Virginia Tourism Commission has awarded millions of dollars in advertising grants to two local racetracks. The state matched the amount of money the tracks had set in place for advertising. Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort was awarded close to two million dollars, and Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming ...
Strange Smell
A mysterious smell has been lingering around numerous neighborhoods in one local community, and now residents want to know where that odor is coming from and if it's dangerous. The Belmont County Emergency Management agency is leading the effort to find out the source of the smell. The Ohio EPA ...
Stories for Monday, September 19
Steel "Reunion" Meetings
Members and retirees from the Independent Steelworkers Union will join the United Steel Worker Reunion group this week to talk with state officials about several steel issues. The local meetings are part of a national effort to persuade members of Congress to address retiree issues, including pensions, social security, and ...
Could Rita Cause A Spike In Gas Prices?
The cost of crude oil jumped Monday, and now analysts fear Rita could damage oil facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. This could mean higher prices for consumers, many of whom tell us they're already fed up with the cost of gas. Some local gas station workers say they're used ...
Road Repairs Will Take Years
The West Virginia Department of Highways says they not only need time but they're looking at spending millions more to fix the roads. Many roads remain damaged after the remnants of Hurricane Ivan. As it grows larger the slip is worrying some residents. Last September remnants of hurricane Ivan drenched ...
Construction Resumes In Moundsville
The Wal-Mart construction site in Moundsville is back up and running. An internal investigation shut the site down after two illegal immigrants claimed to work un-documented at the site. The two illegal immigrants that prompted the shut down of major construction are awaiting a court date. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Construction Re-Starts In Moundsville
The Wal-Mart construction site in Moundsville is back into full swing. An internal investigation shut the site down after two illegal immigrants claimed to work un-documented at the site. The two illegal immigrants that prompted the shut down of major construction are awaiting a court date. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Construction Re-Starts In Moundsville
The Wal-Mart construction site in Moundsville is back into full swing. An internal investigation shut the site down after two illegal immigrants claimed to work un-documented at the site. The two illegal immigrants that prompted the shut down of major construction are awaiting a court date. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Stories for Saturday, September 17
One Year Later
Saturday things look much different than they did September 17th of last year. The town of McKinleyville is no longer under water, as parts were a year ago, instead around the community you can see signs of rebuilding. Saturday's anniversary brings up memories of that day and the fear people ...
Three Arrested In Shooting
Three men are in custody after a shooting in broad daylight in East Liverpool Friday. East Liverpool police arrested Kareem James, Wazir Minter and Kevin Lamont after the three allegedly stopped in front of a car, then got out and fired a number of shots into it. Police say Kevin ...
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