News Stories for September 2007
Stories for Friday, September 28
Talks Break Down In Harrison Hills School District
Negotiations Friday between the Harrison Hills teachers and the school board broke down after both sides met for hours.Linda Rusen, spokesperson for the teachers association told NEWS9 the board refused to give a fair and reasonable contract.Rusen said the association is willing to go back to the table before the ...
New Wheeling Fire Chief Appointed
After three months and 15 candidates, Wheeling's city manager appointed a new fire chief on Friday.Larry Helms was appointed the new fire chief and he said it is an honor because the city of Wheeling has only had three fire chiefs in the past 40 years."Following the footsteps of Chief ...
Elderly Woman Forgives Son For Beating
The 74-year-old woman who was severely beaten by her son said she forgives him."I love him, I love him," Murriel Cummins said. "No matter what he's done. I want to see him out free. I don't want to see him in jail on account of his mother."Cummins was beaten so ...
Negotiations Continue At Weirton Medical Center
Sunday at midnight the contract for members of the Service Employees International Union at Weirton Medical Center will expire.Officials said that both sides plan to meet again on Monday to negotiate a new contract. Weirton Medical Center released a statement saying that they are optimistic they will reach a fair ...
DEB Reviews "The Kingdom"
THE KINGDOM 110 Minutes Directed by Peter Berg ("Friday Night Lights") "The Kingdom" refers to Saudi Arabia where a terrorist bomb has killed not only hundreds of innocent civilians, but 2 American FBI agents as well. Without the consent of the US government, Special Agent Jamie Foxx assembles an elite ...
NEWS 9 Presents Check From “Coats For Kids” Fundraiser
Fall has just arrived, but winter will be here before you know it. And when the snow falls, it will be time to bundle up tight.That's why NEWS 9 held its annual “Coats For Kids” fundraiser. On Friday, NEWS 9's Chandi Lowry presented a check to the Salvation Army in ...
Doctor Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving
A local doctor pleaded guilty in Hancock County Court to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.A judge suspended Dr. Ashraf Badour's sentence of 90 days in jail and placed him on one year of unsupervised probation.Badour must also pay a $100 fine and court costs. Previous Stories: August 16, 2007: ...
Brooke High School 2007 Varsity Girls Soccer Schedule
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCEROCT. 1, OVAC, AWAY, TBAOCT. 3, EDISON, HOME, 5:00OCT. 4, PRESTON COUNTY, AWAY, 6:00OCT. 6, UNIVERSITY, HOME, 12:00OCT. 8, STEUB. CENTRAL, HOME, 5:00
New West Virginia Highway Cameras Could Track Child Abductions
The state of West Virginia plans to install about 100 cameras along highways to spot traffic and weather problems, but another way the state may use the highway cameras is to help during an Amber Alert.State leaders plan to propose legislation in January to use the cameras to track vehicles ...
Brooke High School 2007 Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS SOCCEROCT. 1, OVAC, AWAY, 7:30OCT. 2, WHEELING CENTRAL, AWAY, 4:30OCT. 4, PRESTON, AWAY, 8:00OCT. 6, UNIVERSITY, HOME, 4:00OCT. 9, STEUBENVILLE, HOME, 5:00
Brooke High School 2007 Cross Country Schedule
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRYOCT. 6, OVAC MEADOWBROOK, AWAY, 10:00OCT. 13, CAMERON, AWAY, 10:00OCT. 18, REGIONAL/PRESTON, AWAY, TBA0CT. 27, STATE-CABEL MIDLAND, AWAY, TBA
Brooke County Property Covered In Graffiti For Months
A Brooke County man said he's irate that his property has been covered in obscene graffiti for eight months -- but he refuses to clean up the mess.Erwin Ray Cohen, of Miller Street, near Wellsburg, said he wants the people responsible to clean up the vandalism."They painted my garage doors. ...
Elderly Woman Recovering From Beating
An elderly woman who police said was severely beaten by her son is recovering, her daughter said Friday.Robin Vitale said her 74-year-old mother may be able to leave Wheeling Hospital by Saturday.Vitale's brother, Charles Smith, is accused of beating their mother over the weekend, causing her to suffer a facial ...
Tropical-Themed Restaurant Hopes To Attract Families To Wheeling
The owners of a new tropical-themed restaurant on Wheeling Island said they hope to attract more families and people of all ages to the area.Hurricane Herks, a division of Undo's, opened its doors on Friday.The owners bought and renovated the building on Virginia Street, an area not typically geared toward ...
Cow Run Over, Dragged Until Killed
Local police are searching for the person who killed a cow by running it over then dragging it with their vehicle.Police said they have two suspects who were allegedly heard bragging in detail about the slaying.Tammy Steed, of Barnesville, who owned the cow, said she is horrified that someone would ...
Student Council News 9/27/07
The 2007-2008 EHS Student Council, under the leadership of Mrs. Robinette and Mrs. Woodward, is busily preparing for the Homecoming festivities to be held on September 29. The officers for this year are as follows: Marissa Carducci, president; Kyle Elder and Kim Smith, vice-presidents; Jessica Ramsey, secretary; Megan Wilson, treasurer. ...
OVAC Cup Eludes Lady Cats 9/27/07
Tuesday evening was not the best for the EHS Lady Wildcat Soccer team. The girls traveled to Harding Stadium to face the Lady Bruins in the OVAC Cup Quarterfinals. The Lady Cats committed some crucial errors late in the game allowing the Lady Bruins to score 3 goals in the ...
Volley for the Cure 9/27/07
On Thursday evening the Big Red Volleyball team will travel to EHS for the “Volley for the Cure” volleyball match. The Reserve match begins at 5:00 P.M. This is the first meeting of its kind as all Ohio high schools were requested by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to ...
Wheeling Central Catholic 2007 Soccer Schedule
WHEELING CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH 2007 SOCCER SCHEDULEOCT. 2, BROOKE HIGH , HOME , 4:30OCT. 4, STEUBENVILLE, AWAY, 6:30OCT. 9, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, AWAY, 4:30OCT. 11, WEIR HIGH, AWAY, 5:30
Wheeling Central 2007 Cross Country Schedule
WHEELING CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAMOCT. 6, OVAC CHAMPIONSHIP, AWAYOCT. 9, WHEELING PARK MEET, AWAYOCT. 13, WET & WILD INVITATIONAL, AWAY,OCT. 18, WVSSAC REGIONAL, AWAYOCT. 27, WVSSAC STATE TOURNAMENT, AWAY
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