News Stories for August 2007
Stories for Friday, August 31
Marshall County Crash Sends Eight To Hospital
A two-vehicle car accident sent eight people to an area hospital Friday evening in Marshall County, police said.Just before 7 p.m. Friday, police said an 18-year-old driver and four minors were traveling up Hinerman Hill at a high speed and ran into the front end of another vehicle which carried ...
DEB Reviews "Halloween"
HALLOWEEN 109 Minutes I know it's August 31st, but today, thanks to Rob Zombie, we're celebrating October 31st with his version of the 1978 John Carpenter classic, "Halloween." He calls it a remake with a pre-quel built into it. It's sexually and violently graphic, and the "f" word is uttered ...
DEB Reviews "Balls Of Fury"
BALLS OF FURY 90 Minute Comedy Central's "Reno 911" co-creators, Thomas Lennon (Lt. Jim Dangle) and Robert Ben Garant (Deputy Travis Junior), are co-writers with Lennon appearing in the film and Garant directing. This is their second big screen effort together this year with the other offering being "Reno 911!: ...
Elderly Woman's Home Being Taken Away
An 85-year-old woman who has lived in her home for 40 years was left with no choice but to move out because she couldn't afford the mortgage payments.Margarete Jones lives in Clairington and decided to refinance the mortgage on her home in order to pay for repairments.When she did that, ...
Sheriff Investigating Claims NAACP Pres. Received Special Treatment
UPDATE: On October 19, 2007 the domestic violence charge against Royal Mayo was dismissed in Steubenville Municipal Court. The Jefferson County sheriff said a captain used "bad judgment" when he released a public figure on his own recognizance.Royal Mayo, president of the Steubenville NAACP, was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence ...
Kids Experimenting With Alcohol As Early As Fourth Grade
Some children are experimenting with alcohol as early as the fourth grade, a new study from the University of Pittsburgh found.In a review of surveys conducted over the past 15 years, researchers found 10 percent of fourth graders reported taking more than a sip of alcohol and 7 percent had ...
Six Bellaire Students Infected With Viral Meningitis
Officials said a total of six Bellaire High School football players have contracted viral meningitis.The latest case of meningitis was reported to the Belmont County Health Department on Thursday.A state health department spokesman said the school is working diligently to prevent the illness from spreading."The school system itself has taken ...
Incident At Stanton Middle School
Jefferson County authorities hope to arrest the person who made a threat towards Stanton Middle School Friday.NEWS9 was told at no point was anyone in danger.At the request of law enforcement, WTOV9 has a policy not to release any other details on any sort of threat until police make an ...
Manhunt Ends With Promise Of Cigarette
A high-speed chase spanning two states turned into a manhunt Thursday night.Police said Jordan Laudermilt, 24, of Wheeling, was eventually coaxed from his hiding place in an industrial complex by the promise of a cigarette.The incident started with a traffic stop in Benwood, but led to four different agencies surrounding ...
Domestic Violence Charge Against Steubenville NAACP President Dismissed
UPDATE: On October 19, 2007 the domestic violence charge against Royal Mayo was dismissed in Steubenville Municipal Court. Mayo was ordered to pay court costs. The president of the Steubenville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges Friday.Royal Mayo ...
Senator: Pennsylvania Avenue Project 'On Hold'
State Sen. Ed Bowman (D-Hancock) is trying to convince state highway officials to either redraw plans for part of Pennsylvania Avenue in Weirton.Part of the plan called for a straightening of the road to improve drainage and to eliminate a curve that has been the site of several deadly car ...
Stories for Thursday, August 30
Man Allegedly Flees From Police Into Local Plant
A Wheeling business was evacuated Thursday night after a man fled into a local plant, allegedly running from police.According to police, the incident started with a traffic stop in Benwood, but led to four different agencies surrounding the Wheeling plant with their guns drawn.Benwood police said they spotted Jordan Laudermilt ...
Wheeling Police Rescue, Arrest Drunken Driver
A drunken driver did quite a bit of damage in Wheeling on Wednesday night.According to police reports, someone witnessed Charles Lough of Wheeling drive into a gas pump at Eleventh Street and Warwood Avenue.Police said Lough tried to drive away, but ran into a parked car. They said Lough was ...
Raceboat Regatta Coming To Wheeling
Wheeling's Heritage Port will be the place to be this weekend as the Vintage Raceboat Regatta rolls in.More than 40 boats are expected to come to the area and race all weekend.The event also boasts jet ski stunt shows, food vendors and the world's fastest man on water.Organizers said this ...
Doctor Charged With Battery Appears In Court
A local doctor charged with battering one of his own employees was back in Marshall County court Thursday.Glen Dale dentist, Dr. Charles Wylie, asked the court to exclude certain testimonies from the case before it possibly goes to trial.In February, one of Wylie’s employees told West Virginia State Police the ...
Steubenville Home Site Of Alleged Rape, Shooting
Steubenville police said they responded to a home twice in the same night for a possible rape and a shooting.Detectives said police responded to a home near the 300 block of N. Seventh Street Wednesday evening.The incident started with a hang-up on a 911 call. Police responded and said a ...
Cats, Boy Shot At With Pellet Gun
Some Belmont County residents said they are outraged that someone shot animals and a person with a pellet gun in their neighborhood.Shelly Adams, of Market Street, said she found her cat covered in blood Wednesday night. She said the pellet is still lodged in the animal's body, making it difficult ...
Domestic Violence Charge Against Steubenville NAACP President Dismissed
UPDATE: On October 19, 2007 the domestic violence charge against Royal Mayo was dismissed in Steubenville Municipal Court. The president of the Steubenville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and his girlfriend were charged with domestic violence Wednesday.Royal Mayo and Tamekia Smith filed domestic violence ...
Crayon, Paint Sets Recalled Due To Lead
About 27,000 crayon and paint sets made in China have been recalled because they contain lead.The Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from October 2006 to present for about $20.Anyone who has one of the cases is advised to immediately return it to the ...
Areclor Mittal Begins Demolition Of Hearth Furnance
The demolition began Thursday morning on the former Weirton Steel open hearth complex.Local steel and government leaders gathered together in the heart of the open hearth facility as workers cleaned up steel scrap materials to prepare the area for demolition.The visible facade of the open hearth will be down by ...
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