News Stories for July 2007
Stories for Tuesday, July 31
Sewage Problem Fixed
Earlier in July raw sewage spewed out of the ground and onto resident property in Smithfield, but now NEWS9 has learned the problem is fixed.Officials with the Smithfield Water and Sewage Department said they spent about $6,000 no period to fix the broken pump near the lift station that caused ...
Chamber Of Commerce Trying To Sell Its Building
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is having a hard time renting space in its building in Steubenville, so they’re going to sell it.“We just really don't need to be in the rental business, we are more of a service organization. We need to worry about our members," said Gary ...
Man Accused Of Animal Cruelty Appears In Court On Unrelated Charges
Chester Thompson, 80, denied the allegations of hurting the horses.His court appearance Tuesday was related to charges of driving under suspension in violation of his probation.Thompson struck a deal with prosecutors and will spend 30 days under house arrest.In June, Thompson was accused of tying the heads of two horses ...
Four Illegal Immigrants Arrested In Bellaire
Police arrested four men from Honduras who they said admitted they have been working illegally in Bellaire.The men were found building a garage at Chirps Auto Shop on Harrison Street.Chief Michael Kovalyk said the four men admitted to coming to the country illegally between 1998 and 2004."One individual told us ...
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes
A traffic backup happened on state Route 250 this afternoon.Troopers said a driver fell asleep and caused a crash.The accident was about a half mile outside of Bridgeport around 3:30 p.m.Traffic became backed up once emergency crews tried to get to the victims.The St. Clairsville post of Ohio State Highway ...
Steve Davis - Steubenville Big Red
Steve Davis causes problems for opponents anytime he steps onto the field. Davis excels on every side of the football for Big Red.As a receiver, he caught 39 passes for 672 yards and five touchdowns last season.As a safety, Davis intercepted seven passes (returning two of those for touchdowns), and ...
Zane Cellar - Wellsville Tigers
An extremely athletic senior who is also a tremendous basketball player, Zane Carter posses incredible hands, speed and jumping ability.Carter doubles as a wide receiver and defensive back for the Tigers. "He can really lay a lick on you:' said former Tigers Head Coach Ron Paul.Carter had eight interceptions last ...
Matt Rinehart - Dover Tornadoes
One of the premier wide receivers in the Ohio Valley, Dover's Matt Rinehart runs the 40 in 4.5 seconds and possessed incredible agility.Last season, Rinehart hauled in 71 receptions for 1,314 yards and scored 13 touchdowns; the effort gave him more than 1,700 yards on his career.Rinehart's individual accomplishments include ...
The Big 22
The Health Plan Big 22 and Players-to-Watch lists include players from Ohio and West Virginia, and schools ranging in size from class A to AAA in West Virginia, and Divisions I through VI in Ohio. The list includes more than what are considered "skill" players -- quarterbacks, running backs, defensive ...
Steve Zajdowicz - Magnolia Blue Eagles
Steve Zajdowicz is expected to be one of the most feared and respected linebackers in the Ohio Valley as he enters his senior year.Zajdowicz is a student of the game, who has been starting at middle linebacker since his freshman year.A player with exceptional football awarness and great physical strength, ...
WTOV9 Day Held At Marshall County Fair
Tuesday is WTOV9 day at the 59th annual Marshall County Fair.At 8:30 p.m., NEWS9's Natalie Pasquarella will introduce Chris Young.The fair runs through August 4 at the Moundsville Fairgrounds. Check Out More Summer Of Fun Events On The Community Calendar
Moundsville Police Investigate Hit-And-Run
Moundsville police are not releasing many details about a hit-and-run early Monday.The incident happened at the intersection of Third Street and Washington Avenue. According to the police log, officers responded to a call that a driver had run over someone and had left the scene.One man said he woke up ...
Ohio Agency Proposes Three Months Of Guaranteed Maternity Leave
State officials want to require that employers give women at least 12 weeks off after the birth of a child. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission wants to clarify the rule that currently calls for a "reasonable" amount of maternity leave.Agency spokeswoman Toni Delgado said that's been too fuzzy and confusing ...
Father Accused Of Driving Drunk, Daughters Injured In Crash
A local father is facing a number of charges after state troopers said he was drunk when he crashed his car into a tree, seriously injuring his two daughters.Joshua Kovach, 33, of Bergholz, is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, failure to maintain control, and an open container violation.Kovach ...
Three Injured In Beallsville Crash
The Ohio Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a Monroe County crash on Tuesday.Investigators said two cars collided on Belmont Avenue in Beallsville around 10 a.m.The victims are believed to have suffered minor injuries, troopers said.The crash remains under investigation.-Renee Cardelli & Chandi Lowry, NEWS9
Wheeling Jesuit Revamps Curriculum
Wheeling Jesuit officials announced on Tuesday plans for the university's curriculum to focus more on professional development.The university will change the name of its adult and continuing education division to the Center for Professional and Graduate Studies, said interim President Dr. James Birge.A new Master of Science program in organization ...
Capitol Sale On Horizon, Realtor Says
The real estate agent for Wheeling's Capitol Music Hall said on Monday they are very close to making a deal with a potential buyer.However, as of Tuesday, a real estate agent said there is no signed contract.The historic venue has been up for sale for months, but an official said ...
Stories for Monday, July 30
Woman Hit By Train; Victim's Mother Speaks
A local mother is speaking out about her daughter, who is now in critical condition in a Pittsburgh hospital after a train hit her on Saturday.Police said 26-year-old Jamie Rose was drunk when she fell on the train tracks in Saline Township, and then was hit by a train.Rose's mother, ...
Scio Water: 'I Wouldn't Drink It If You Paid Me To'
While officials wait for filters to correct an ongoing water problem, some Scio residents said they can't stand the smell or sight of the water anymore.For more than a year, the Harrison County community has dealt with cloudy water that stains clothes and leaves stains in sinks and bathtubs. Now, ...
Ohio Valley Italian Festival Ends; Packing, Cleaning Begins
As the crowds started to move out of Heritage Port in Wheeling on Sunday, the cleaning crews moved in to clean up from this past weekend’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival.The crews washed down the sidewalks and streets and picked up any trash left behind at this year’s Italian ...
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