News Stories for May 2009
Stories for Sunday, May 31
Swarm Of Bees Causes Buzz
A large swarm of bees gathered in an alley in Belmont County Sunday, and it prompted locals nearby to call in an expert.A woman who lives on Virginia Street told NEWS9 she and a friend noticed the swarm of bees, and they called a beekeeper.The swarm was so large that ...
Locals React To Education Reform Cuts
Parents and even a school leader in Ohio are speaking out, they're upset after the state budget called for drastic cuts to planned reform in the education system.A new rewrite of the Ohio state budget nearly eliminates Governor Ted Strickland's school funding program as lawmakers continue to grapple with financial ...
Man Pleads Guilty To Steubenville Assault
A Jefferson County man will spend 6 months in the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center after pleading guilty to assault.Cole, 44, beat a man in Steubenville in May, police said.When he is released from the correctional center, Cole will spend two years on probation.Police said the victim was covered in blood ...
Local Man Falls into Fire
A local man is recovering after falling into a fire; it happened at 3:53 a.m. Sunday.The Belmont County Sheriff's Department reported that two men got into a fight near Pipe Creek when one of the men fell into a fire.Deputies were called to Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire to investigate ...
Stories for Saturday, May 30
Jerome Bettis To Be Keynote Speaker At Annual Chamber Dinner
Jerome Bettis, former Steelers running back and current football commentator for NBC, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the annual Jefferson County Chamber dinner, according to chamber president Sue Hershey.The annual dinner is planned for Oct. 1 at the Finnegan Fieldhouse on the campus of Franciscan University. The ...
Valley School's Multi-Million Dollar Renewal Levy Passes
Locals who made it out to vote Saturday overwhelmingly approved a multi-million dollar renewal levy for Ohio County Schools.Workers told NEWS9 more than 80 percent of voters approved the renewal levy.The levy gives the school $10 million per year for the next five years, and the money will go towards ...
Fire Rips Through Jefferson County Home
Emergency crews told NEWS9 Saturday that fire ripped through a Jefferson County home early in the afternoon.Firefighters said it happened around 1 p.m. in Toronto on North 4th Street.Crews said no one was injured in the fire, but the flames were fully involved upon arrival.Crews were on scene for several ...
Some Turning To Yard Sale For Economic Help
The "Historic National Road Yard Sale" is going on this weekend and makes it's way right through Belmont County, it could be the largest yard sale in the United States.For some it's a great way to find a good bargain, and for others it's away to stay afloat during these ...
Stories for Friday, May 29
Local Pens Fans Gear Up For Stanley Cup Finals
Ohio Valley Pens fans have been storming local sporting goods stores to get their hands on gear before Saturday’s game.Dick's in Steubenville has been getting new shipments daily to keep up with the demand since the Pens hit the road to the Stanley Cup finals.Store cashiers said they've had a ...
Several Airlifted After Dover Crash
Three medical helicopters had to be called in after a bad crash in Dover.The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office said it happened just before 8 p.m. on Schneider’s Crossing.NEWS9 was told two cars were involved in the crash and several people were airlifted to area hospitals.The Ohio State Highway Patrol is ...
Parents Charged With Hosting Underage Drinking Party
Two local parents are facing charges for allegedly permitting an underage drinking party in their Ohio County home.Deputies said the party happened in the Oglebay area and the parents, George and Lesa Thieroff, were well-aware of what was going on inside their Fairfield Drive home.The Thieroffs are charged with contributing ...
St. Clairsville Police Arrest Man In Connection With Burglaries
St. Clairsville police arrested a man who might be connected to at least six crimes in the city, including aggravated burglary and car theft.William Carr, 30, was arrested after police accused him of trying to break into a home on Main Street Thursday morning.Police said when they arrived at the ...
Jeep Rolls Through Neighborhood, Crashes Into Garage
A Toronto man said he could just watch in shock as his brand-new vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed into a neighbor's garage."My brand-new Jeep that I put a lot of money into, going down the hill helplessly and there's nothing I can do about it," Craig Mousourakis said.Mousourakis ...
Seven Arrested In Wheeling Prostitution Sting
Wheeling police arrested seven men during a prostitution sting in the city, officials said Friday.The men range in age from 24 to 69 years old and are from places including Wheeling, Moundsville, Beech Bottom and Pennsylvania.Police said officers made the arrests during a special operation targeting two areas of Wheeling.Officers ...
U.S Rep. Wilson Supports Auto Bailout Plan
Ohio Congressman Charlie Wilson said he supports the government's plan to help General Motors and Chrysler.Wilson said Ohio and the rest of the country have too much at stake with the U.S. auto industry, and said more than 100,000 jobs in Ohio are tied to the auto industry.Wilson said General ...
Temporary Water Shut Off For Martins Ferry Residents
Residents in Martins Ferry will experience a temporary interruption of water service Friday through Sunday. Residents living on County Road 4 between Route 647 and Westlawn may experience the water service interruption so that work can be done to the water system.
Suspects Expected To Be Named In Attemped Burglary
This morning we are expected to learn the names of the suspects arrested in an aggravated burglary at a home in St. Clairsville, Ohio.Police told NEWS9 that two men were taken into custody Thursday night.Homeowners Gabe and Sarah Hays were asleep nside their home at 261 East Main Street when ...
No Injuries Reported In Brooke County House Fire
Brooke County Dispatch told NEWS9 that a fire broke out at a home in Hooverson Heights early Friday morning.The flames sparked at a home in the 100 block of Randall Avenue in Brooke County.Hooverson Heights fire department said the fire is out and no injuries were reported.Stay with NEWS9 and ...
Stories for Thursday, May 28
Driver Hurt In Malaga Crash Now Facing OVI Charge
A Woodsfield man badly hurt in a single-car rollover crash near Malaga Wednesday night is now facing charges related to the crash.Kevin Marley, 43, remains in Wheeling Hospital.The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Marley will be charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, failure to control and a seatbelt ...
East Liverpool Nurses Ratify Contract, Will Not Strike
Unionized nurses at East Liverpool City Hospital have ratified a new contract, averting a strike.The union issued a ten day strike notice last week.Their contract was to expire at midnight on Sunday.The vote passed with 75 percent of nurses in favor of the new contract.
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