News Stories for November 2009
Stories for Monday, November 30
Fans Take Advantage Of Early Bird Jamboree Ticket Sales
Tickets for Jamboree in the Hills went on sale today and had fans lining up to get their tickets.This year, tickets can be purchased at the site of the concert which make the lines much shorter and fans aren't waiting an hour as they had in previous years.Country music duo ...
Wetzel County Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Cousin
A New Martinsville man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder for the death of his cousin.Robert Maine Jr., 31, of New Martinsville, killed 30-year-old Gregory G. Maine on March 7 at a home on Rose Street.He was sentenced to 40 years in the Northern Regional Jail.Witnesses told police that both ...
Two Teachers Struck By Vehicle While Crossing Street To School
Two Ohio County schoolteachers were injured after they were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.The accident happened around 10 a.m. just outside of St. Michaels Parish School, where Bill and Barbara Heinz teach.Police said Barbara Heinz is in a hospital with a broken collarbone and concussion. She is ...
Missing Steubenville Teen Found Safe
Steubenville police have located a 15-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday at the Fort Steuben Mall.Megan Homol, of Steubenville, was found safe on Tuesday, police said. Police did not say where she was found.Police said Homol ran away from home and will be sent to a detention center.
Shoppers Surf Internet For Cyber Monday Bargains
For many shoppers, Monday marked the day they said goodbye to crowded malls and hello to the Internet.Across the U.S., people surfed for Cyber Monday shopping deals and retailers hope to extend an important weekend for their bottom lines.Online shopping since Thursday is up 11 percent, and retailers hope that ...
Pedestrians Struck By Car Near Elementary School
Police in Ohio County said a car struck two people near a Wheeling school on Monday.The crash happened in front of St. Michael's Parish School on National Road.Officials said one of the pedestrians is a piano teacher at the school.A NEWS9 crew at the scene said the windshield of the ...
Broken Sewer Line Closes Ohio County Magistrate Clerk's Office
The Ohio County Magistrate Clerk's office was closed Monday while crews repaired a broken sewer line.A plumber repairing the broken pipe fished out several rubber gloves, which he said might have contributed to the problem.Crews are expected to work through the night laying new carpet and removing roughly 2 feet ...
Wheeling Swears In Two New Police Recruits
Two new Wheeling police recruits were sworn in Monday morning.Dennis Davis and Michael Vilano are the newest additions to the Wheeling Police Department.The department also promoted Officer Gregg McKenzie to corporal.Davis and Vilano will go through hundreds of hours of training before they hit the streets.
Attorney: Police Hindering Defense For Student Accused Of School Threats
An attorney for a Weirton teen who is accused of making threats against a school said investigators are hindering his client's defense case.Mark Mentzer, 19, is accused of threatening the commit a terrorist act. He and two other Weir High School students were arrested after a school resource officer said ...
Area Gas Station Lowers Prices On Holidays
A Bergholz business owner gave folks in the Ohio Valley an early Christmas present -- lower gas prices.Supermart owner Ed Dailey said he lowered gas prices for the annual Light Up the Town Sunday night.Dailey said he sold gas for $2.29 a gallon for the entire length of the event. ...
Early Bird Special Kicks Off Jamboree In the Hills Ticket Sales
It may only be November, but tickets for next year's Jamboree In The Hills go on sale Monday.The early bird sale takes place Monday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tickets are available on the Jamboree In The Hills Web site or can be charged by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX.A four-day pass for ...
Part of I-70 Reopened After Late Night Crash
In Belmont County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a semi hit a car late Sunday evening.Dispatchers said that because of the accident, one lane on the eastbound side of Interstate 70 near State Route 800 was closed down for about 30 minutes just after 11 p.m.The road ...
Stories for Sunday, November 29
Santa Fights Swine Flu
With concerns about swine flu exposure alive and well in the Ohio Valley and all across the country, Santa and Santa's helpers are taking extra precautions to keep children safe this holiday season.Santa said, "They have hand sanitizer for the kids over there. I have gloves on. We have disinfecting ...
Snowbird Shows Up For Wintersville Parade
Drivers experienced a few delays when the Wintersville Annual Christmas Parade started rolling through town Sunday afternoon. Residents gathered along Sunset Boulevard for a glimpse of our very own Snowbird and to say hello to Santa Clause. It's also a chance to boost business in the area.John Cucarese, a committee ...
Stories for Saturday, November 28
Toronto Man Wins Big On Cash Explosion
A Toronto man made an appearance Saturday night on The Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion show.Doyle Zimmerman took home $10,000 in Bonus Bucks alone.He also won $8,900 in regular rounds. Zimmerman said he was playing for his wife.
Stores Plan To Keep Offering Deals
Across the country, many stores are reporting higher-than expected sales on this year's Black Friday. Many people had low expectations due to the rising unemployment rates. That's also why some stores say they'll keep their deals on the table all the way up to Christmas.Bonnie Eltringham, Manager of Christopher and ...
Hockey Means Cash For Ohio Valley
The Ohio Valley should see a nice economic boost this weekend thanks to a college hockey tournament in Wheeling.The Wheeling-Mountaineer Invitational Hockey Tournament began Saturday at noon with West Virginia University going head-to-head against Ohio University. They're joined by two other colleges in the tournament: Duquesne University and West Chester ...
Barn Fire Considered Suspicious
Investigators are taking a closer look at an abandoned barn fire in Harrison County.Holloway Fire Chief William Robertson said investigators are still trying to determine why a barn caught fire in the middle of a field along Jockey Hollow Road. When he got to the scene, the blaze was fully ...
Stories for Friday, November 27
Maggie Ruper
Maggie Ruper joined the NEWS9 team in July 2008. She began as a producer for NEWS9 Midday and Live at 5 and also filled in as sports anchor.In November 2009, Maggie made the move to the news anchor desk when she began anchoring and producing NEWS9 at Six and NEWS9 ...
Simple Maintenance Can Get Vehicles Ready For Winter
As high winds and a wintry mix moved across the Ohio Valley, many drivers were scrambling to winterize their vehicles Friday.Experts said cold weather can cause numerous problems for vehicles, but a simple checkup can prevent major headaches. Special Section: Seasonal Weather Center John Groninger, owner of Johnny's Tire and ...
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