News Stories for July 2008
Stories for Wednesday, July 30
East Liverpool Murder Victims Memorialized; Case Still Unsolved
Dozens of people gathered Wednesday to remember a mother, her young child, and an elderly man who were slain at an East Liverpool store 35 years ago.On July 30, 1973, a killer burst into Tweed's Furniture Store, brutally beating to death the owner, 75-year-old Earl Tweed. The robber also beat ...
NEWS9 Crew Hits The Skies With Ohio National Guard
Every month, as duty calls, the men and women of the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard leave their homes, families and regular jobs to go 26,000 feet up in the air."The National Guard is ... unfortunately one of the best-kept secrets there is," said one ...
Jury Selection Begins In Wheeling Murder Trial
The trial of the man accused of murdering a Wheeling resident is under way in Ohio County.The 12 jurors will decide whether Frederick Ferguson is guilty of killing 19-year-old Maurice Sears, of Wheeling, two years ago.Wednesday morning, just after jury selection, the jurors rode to the crime scene on 23rd ...
MTR Gaming Second-Quarter Loss Growing
Despite an 11 percent boost in revenue from the addition of table games at Mountaineer Casino. MTR Gaming’s second-quarter loss is growing.MTR Gaming lost $2.3 million in the quarter, compared to the $500,000 lost during the same time last year. For more local news, click here.
Overnight ATV Accident Sends One To Hospital
A 21-year-old woman was taken to Medical Park in Wheeling after an overnight all-terrain vehicle accident in Belmont County.Dispatchers said the accident happened on Old Cadiz Road near Flushing.The woman’s condition is not known at this time.Stay with NEWS9 and WTOV9.com for continuing coverage. For more local news, click here.
Former Intelligencer Editor Dies
A longtime West Virginia journalist and former editor of the Wheeling Intelligencer has died.Francis Hollendonner died Tuesday at a Parkersburg hospital of heart failure.Hollendonner worked in Wheeling in the 1970s and was active in state, regional and national journalism organizations. He was 81 years old. For more local news, click ...
Kidnapping Suspect Arrested; Victim Describes Ordeal
A woman who was kidnapped and battered in Belmont County said she is relieved her accused attacker -- her husband -- is in police custody.Samuel C. Moore IV, 35, of Martins Ferry, was arrested Tuesday at a Cemetery Road home on charges of failure to appear.A warrant for Moore was ...
Sheriff Searches For Leads In New Somerset Break-Ins
A local community is still on edge as the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department searches for leads in a string of break-ins in the New Somerset area.Sheriff Fred Abdalla and deputies searched a wooded area Tuesday night, chasing a man they said ditched his car, a red Intrepid, and fled on ...
Wetzel County Brothers Arrested In Burglary Cases
Two Wetzel County brothers are in custody in connection with a crime spree.The Wetzel County sheriff said 31-year-old Robert Quinn and 37-year-old Michael Quinn are suspects in several thefts and burglaries in Wetzel County, Ohio and Pennsylvania.Police recovered seven all terrain vehicles and two dirt bikes. For more local news, ...
Accused Kidnapper Arrested At Martins Ferry Home
A man suspected of kidnapping and battering his wife was arrested Tuesday.Samuel C. Moore IV, 35, of Martins Ferry, was arrested at a Cemetery Road home on charges of failure to appear.A warrant for Moore was previously issued on charges of felony kidnapping and felonious assault.Police allege Moore kidnapped his ...
Murder Memorial Set For Columbiana County Victims
Advocates for victims of violent crime in Columbiana County will gather Wednesday to remember three residents killed in a robbery 35 years ago.Linda Morris and her four year old daughter, Angela walked into Tweed's Furniture in East Liverpool on July 30th, 1973 right in the middle of a robbery.The group ...
Stories for Tuesday, July 29
Group Works To Curb Underage Drinking Problem In Ohio County
Our area is ranking high in the Mountain State for a big problem -- underage drinking.Tuesday night, a prevention group met with Ohio County students at Linsly to talk about how they can tackle it.Students NEWS9 caught up with said underage drinking is a big problem among their peers."I've seen ...
Jefferson County Break-ins
Jefferson county sheriff, Fred Abdalla, says someone is targeting homes and breaking down the door if you don't answer.The Sheriff says if you do answer the thief simply asks if you have seen their lost puppy. Sheriff Abdalla warns the puppy story is a lie.Thief's have been targetting homes on ...
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Commissioner: Benwood Plant Will Bring Business Boost
Marshall County is still flying high on news of an $800 million investment in Benwood."I think it's tremendous news. I think it's an ideal use of our natural resources,” said Bob Kagler, who works in Marshall County.At a news conference Monday, Gov. Joe Manchin joined state and county leaders to ...
Sheriff: Burglary Victims Have 'Every Right' To Shoot If Life Is Threatened
Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla has a message for home burglars: Watch out because you could get shot."If somebody enters your home and feel like your life is threatened or life is in danger, you have the right to shoot that person -- every right," he said. Sound Off: Share ...
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Ohio Valley High School Jamboree
Eighteen high schools will participate in the 2008 Ohio Valley High School Jamboree on August 15 and 16 at Wheeling Island Stadium.The teams participating in this year's event from Ohio include Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Harrison Central, East Liverpool, Shadyside, Meadowbrook, Cambridge and Shenandoah.Teams from West Virginia include Wheeling Central, ...
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Moundsville Police Searching For Hit, Skip Driver
Moundsville police are searching for the person they said was involved in a hit-skip crash in a stolen car.According to police reports, the driver crashed a green Ford Taurus into a car parked in the 2500 block of Second Street early Monday morning.Police said the driver took off on foot. ...
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