News Stories for January 2008
Stories for Thursday, January 31
DNA Identification Bill Would Take Samples From Arrestees
DNA evidence is working to help solve more and more crimes today, and now several senators want to take DNA evidence even further with Senate bill 479.It says any person simply arrested for certain felonies would have to submit a DNA sample. Wheeling police Chief Kevin Gessler sees this as ...
Crews Respond To Brooke County House Fire
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Brooke County in the Follansbee area.The fire was reported around 4:15 p.m. and NEWS9 crews at the scene reported the home is destroyed.Follansbee and Hooverson Heights fire departments responded.Stay with NEWS9 and WTOV9.com for continuing coverage as details ...
Steubenville Road Closed For Construction
Sinclair Avenue between John Scott Highway and Lovers Lane is closed to traffic Thursday.Crews are installing a new water service line to Lanica Nursing Home.The nursing home, Riverside Medical Offices and the rear entrance to the mall will still have access off of Lovers Lane.The section of road is expected ...
Final Demolition Of Historic Building In Bellaire Under Way
Since the structure was destroyed by fire last December, the structure's been considered an eyesore and a safety hazard by city officials.The main road in front the buidling in downtown has been closed, but part of it may be opening by the end of this week.Nick Masciarelli, demolition project official, ...
Nurses Tough To Find In Some Local Schools
Parents may be surprised to hear that finding a nurse in every local school may not be that easy; in fact, school nurses aren’t even required in some states.The National Association of School Nurses recently surveyed each state when it comes to the number of nurses in schools.While West Virginia ...
Stories for Wednesday, January 30
Small Business Start-Up
If you have been wondering how to start your own business, this may just be the answer.The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is offering help for small business start-ups and it is free.With the help of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio can ...
People Generate Their Own Heat After Outage
Thousands of people were left without power Wednesday as windy weather across the Valley knocked down power lines, causing numerous outages.However, NEWS9 talked with the Wrixons, a couple affected by the power outages, and they said they've been prepared for this sort of catastrophe for a long time.The high winds ...
Thousands Without Power Across Ohio Valley
As a result of high winds, more than 4,000 people across the Ohio Valley were without power Wednesday morning.American Electric Power officials said crews hope to restore power in the Jefferson and Harrison counties by 10 p.m. There, about 900 customers were without electricity, especially in Wintersville and in Scio.In ...
Stories for Tuesday, January 29
Gas Leak Forces Cabela's Evacuation
The Cabela's distribution center at the Highlands had to be evacuated due to a gas leak Tuesday night, a spokesperson for the Triadelphia Fire Department said.The fire department was able to turn off gas service to the building and was waiting on the scene for the gas company to restore ...
Convicted Felon Seeks Presidential Pardon To Hold Office
Robert Steve Vukelic is running for one of two open spots on the Jefferson County Commission. But, in order to hold office, he is seeking a pardon from President Bush. That’s because Vukelic was convicted of a felony in 2001."That's something in the past. It's taken a long time to ...
Bond Issued For Steubenville Man Accused Of Sex Crime
A Steubenville man accused of a sex crime against a toddler and domestic abuse was arraigned Tuesday.Paul J. Pyle, of Oregon Avenue, pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence charge dating back to 2005.Pyle was also arraigned on charges of sexual assault after an alleged incident on Jan. 24 at ...
Police: Increase In Reported Sex Crimes
Detectives are reporting an increase Tuesday in the number of reported sexual crimes in Belmont County from 2005 to 2007.However, the county prosecutor is not attributing that data to a recent increase in criminal sexual activity.Detective Ryan Allar with the Belmont County Sheriffs Department told NEWS9 there were 21 reported ...
Car Slips, Pins Woman Against Garage
A St. Clarisville woman is recovering after she was pinned by her own car in her driveway.The victim was on her way to work when she backed out of her garage and parked the car in the driveway. When she got out to close the garage door, the car rolled ...
Weirton Woman Killed In Crash
Police said icy roads are to blame for a crash that killed a Weirton woman.Caroline Lee Mazzo, 63, was killed Monday night on Route 18 in Hanover Township, Pa.Pennsylvania State Police said Mazzo lost control of her 1999 Honda on the icy road and collided with the driver's side of ...
Going Green Schools-Diocese of Steubenville - St. Joseph Central Grade School, Bridgeport
Going Green Schools – Diocese of Steubenville – St. Joseph Central Grade School, BridgeportBRIDGEPORT – St. Joseph Central Grade School in Bridgeport is working with the community to do three service projects to help Belmont County stay green.Students have collected newspapers, cardboard and other types of paper for the past ...
Going Green Schools-Edison Local - Stanton Middle School
Going Green Schools-Edison Local District-Stanton Middle SchoolHAMMONDSVILLE - The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is running a pilot program with seventh-grade students at Stanton Middle School.The program involvles a field day that will cover issues concerning water and soil conservation with a focus on the Ohio Content Standards ...
Buckeye North Middle School Students Tackle Water, Soil Conservation
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is running a pilot program with seventh-grade students at Buckeye North Middle School.The program involves a field day that will cover issues concerning water and soil conservation with a focus on the Ohio Content Standards for the Ohio Achievement Test the students ...
Going Green Businesses-Sipper's Cafe-St. Clairsville
Going Green Businesses – Sipper's Café-St. ClairsvilleST. CLAIRSVILLE – Sipper's Café recycles plastic, steel, aluminum, paper and coffee grounds.
Local Reaction To State Of The Union Address
In Monday night's State of the Union Address President Geoge W. Bush touched on several issues. One of his biggest concerns was the economy. He asked for quick approval of his plan to give about 100 million Americans a tax rebate check."At kitchen tables across our country there is concern ...
1-28-08 High School Basketball Wrapup
OVAC GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS3AMARTINS FERRY 56 - ST. CLAIRSVILLE 29BARNESVILLE 59 - WHEELING CENTRAL 40*KEYLOR (BARNSVILLE) 17 POINTS**FERRY VS. BARNESVILLE 4 PM SAT. AT OU-EASTERN2ASTEUBENVILLE CENTRAL 68 - FRONTIER 58*PETTIES (SCC) 22 POINTSMONROE CENTRAL 72 - BUCKEYE TRAIL 64**STEUBENVILLE CENTRAL VS. MONROE CENT. 1 PM SAT. AT OU-E1ABEALLSVILLE 80 - ...
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