News Stories for February 2007
Stories for Tuesday, February 27
Lawsuit Filed Over Video Lottery Signs
There's controversy over limited video lottery parlors in West Virginia.Tuesday, the West Virginia American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court in Charleston to try and get a 2004 state law overturned.Andrew Schneider, who is the Executive Director of the West Virginia ACLU, said the state law limits ...
Former Prosecutor Cleared Of Drunk Driving Charge
The former prosecutor of Belmont County has been cleared of a drunk driving charge.Earlier this month, Frank Pierce was charged with drunk driving after an argument he had with a friend in Ashtabula County.Blood test results taken that night show Pierce had no alcohol in his system.Pierce was forced to ...
Ohio Leaders Want Tunnel Signs Changed
The tunnel closure signs tell drivers to follow Interstate 470 to bypass the tunnel project.Senator Jason Wilson said that is a problem because there are many travelers that could still travel through the Bridgeport and Martins Ferry area that are detoured instead.This is causing a loss of profit for some ...
Sketch Released Of Bellaire Robber, Attacker
Bellaire police are searching for the man they said approached a 59-year-old woman with a knife and tried to stab her in the arm Tuesday.The robbery happened on the 4100 block of Harrison Street in Bellaire.The victim suffered from cuts on her hands. She is missing thousands of dollars. The ...
Stock Market Drop Could Impact Local Portfolios
The stock market took a big hit Tuesday, dropping more than 500 points before gaining a little back.For Ohio Valley residents who own stocks, invest in mutual funds or have 401ks, the drop may have a financial impact.Analysts are calling the drop "a perfect storm of information." The market closed ...
Ohio Soldier Dies From Injuries
An Ohio soldier has died at a hospital in Germany from lane mine explosion injuries.Jeremy Barnett, 27, of Mineral City, was off work that day but volunteered for duty, his father said.Funeral arrangements were pending as of Tuesday.
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Police Plead For Public's Help In Finding Child's Rapist
Tuesday marked one week of searching for the person who abducted and raped and 11-year-old girl.In a news conference, Wheeling Police Chief Kevin Gessler said police have received over 250 leads, but said "we need more.""Every piece of information we can collect right now is important," he said.Gessler also said ...
Woman Robbed At Knifepoint
Bellaire police are searching for a man who stole thousands of dollars from a woman and tried to stab her in the arm.The 59-year-old victim fought back and sustained cuts on her hands.The incident happened on the 4100 block of Harrison Street. Police said the man ran after the woman ...
DMV Employee Charged With Theft
He is charged with stealing from his employer, now a warrant is out for the arrest of a Steubenville man.Steubenville prosecutor John Mascio said charges were filed Friday against 38-year-old Ed Burrows, who was a long-time employee of the Steubenville branch of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.Mascio said Burrows ...
Stories for Monday, February 26
14-Year-Old Endangered Runaway Found
Wells Township police located 14-year-old Lacey Scott, early Tuesday morning.The teen is safe this morning after being considered an endangered runaway when she went missing Sunday evening.Police said Scott was arguing with her grandparents at their home in Belvedere around 6:30 p.m. Sunday when she just stormed out.Ingram said there ...
Powhatan Point Fire Requires Task Force
Firefighters from all over the Valley responded to a house fire in Monroe County Monday afternoon.They formed a tanker task force to get water to the fire on Route 7, just South of Powhatan Point.The house was abandoned. Officials said this was the second time it caught fire.The house is ...
Man Struck By Car Cited For Jaywalking
A man who was struck by a car in Weirton has been cited for jaywalking.Police said 54-year-old Clarence Barnett was crossing the 3500 block of Main Street when he was struck by a car Friday.The Follansbee man suffered minor injuries.
Chief: 'We Are Determined' To Catch Rapist
Wheeling Police Chief Kevin Gessler said investigators are seeking "valuable forensic evidence" to find the man who abducted and raped an 11-year-old girl.Officials are searching for a pair of pink socks and a red hoodie with a black hood and a depiction of a cat. Gessler said the clothing was ...
Police Search For Missing 16-Year-Old
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a teen girl who may have run away.Jessica Nolan, 16, of Bridgeport, has been missing since Friday.Police said Nolan told her mother she was going to stay at a friend's house Friday night, but never arrived and has not been seen ...
Flood Waters Recede; Cleanup Underway
Flood waters in most parts of the Ohio Valley had receded and crews began the cleanup effort Monday.In Belmont County, a flood warning was lifted Monday and many roads including state Route 148 and Trough's Run Road -- though a muddy mess -- were reopened.On Sunday, rapid waters tossed chunks ...
Ohio Valley Gets First Dog Hotel
A grand opening in Belmont County went to the dogs this weekend.The Play 'N Stay Pet Camp officially opened its doors in St. Clairsville.The luxury hotel for pampered pups is the only one of its kind in the area.The facility boasts a living room and kitchen, and each doggie guest ...
Tonight on NEWS9 Live at Five: What are Transfats
We’ve heard about carbs, and counted calories. Now, the dangers of transfats, but what exactly are transfats and what makes them so unhealthy? In a NEWS9 Special Assignment, Shelby Zarotney will get answers and tell you what you can do to get fit 2007. Get Fit, What are Transfats: Tonight ...
Harrison County Sheriff’s Set Up Sex Sting
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department arrested 47-year-old Mitchell Houchins, of Springfield, Sunday morning after he allegedly went to meet a 15-year old girl for sex.Sheriff Mark Miller said his department set up a sex sting at an unoccupied apartment in Cadiz.Miller said Houchins was expecting to meet a 15-year-old girl ...
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