News Stories for June 2010
Stories for Tuesday, June 29
Police: Woman Shot At Husband During Squabble
Francis "Christine" Crawford, 51, is in the Jefferson County Jail facing aggravated assault charges after police said she fired a gunshot at her husband during a dispute.Crawford's shot missed her husband, who was uninjured when police arrived at the couple's home on County Road 61.Constables initially took Crawford to Trinity ...
Stories for Monday, June 28
Some Wheeling Businesses Getting A Face Lift
If you have been walking around downtown Wheeling you may have seen some signs that read "Storefront Space For Rent."The Downtown Business Association is looking to rent out space, and it is attracting new business in the process."Now what we're doing is looking for vacant store front owners or real-estate ...
Belmont County Detectives Search For Man In Sexual Assault
Authorities are trying to find a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman.Detectives with the Belmont County Sheriff's Department said a woman from Cleveland drove to Wheeling Island Casino after meeting the man on the Internet.The woman told police that the man drove her from West Virginia to a ...
Victim's Family Speaks Out At Arraignment
Twenty-one-year-old Jacob Tipton, of Jewett, showed up for his arraignment in Harrison County Court without an attorney. Tipton faced two counts of aggravated vehicular assault. Although Tipton's head remained down through most of the arraignment, the family of one of the six teens hurt in the crash said, they don't ...
Bear Spotted In Steubenville
Wildlife officials believe the male black bear spotted in Belmont County has traveled to Steubenville.Within one hour, the bear traveled through the city.Residents reported seeing the animal on Wilson Avenue, South Fifth Street, Spring Avenue and Rosswell Avenue.Viewers also spent pictures of the bear to NEWS9.They saw the bear behind ...
Mark Glyptis's Statement Regarding Byrd's Death
It was with profound sadness today that I learned of the passing of U. S. Senator Robert C. Byrd early this morning. Senator Byrd was a true friend and dedicated champion of the national steel industry and its workers and of our steel mill in Weirton in particular. He championed ...
WVU Researchers: Bengals' Henry Had Brain Injury Prior To Death
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered from a brain injury that may have influenced his behavior before he died, West Virginia University researchers said Monday.Researchers with the Brain Injury Research Institute at WVU said they found buildup of proteins on Henry's brain which they said is a result of head ...
Water Leak Shuts Down Local Steelworkers Union Hall
A water leak has shut down a local steelworkers union hall in Weirton on Monday.President Mark Glyptis said a supply line on the second floor of the building burst sometime on Sunday and leaked through the first-floor ceiling, destroying electronics and telephone lines.Glyptis says the hall will be closed Monday ...
Local Man Appears Before A Steubenville Judge Monday
William Todd Ault made his way before a Steubenville judge today.Steubenville police said he's accused of stabbing Joseph Barnes Sr. with a knife in an apartment building along North Fifth Street this weekend.Police said the two had gotten into an argument and Ault allegedly stabbed Barnes several times.News9 is told ...
Ohio Driver Faces DUI Charges
An Ohio driver is facing charges after a dangerous crash on Interstate 70 in Ohio County.Officers say they clocked Chris Frazee going 99 miles per hour coming down Two Mile Hill, near the Highlands on Friday night.Police say he lost control of his vehicle, spun out and crashed at the ...
Belmont Co. Sheriff's Office Investigating Incident That Landed Woman In Hospital
In Belmont County, the sheriff’s office is investigating an incident that left a woman hospitalized.Sheriff Fred Thompson told NEWS9 he was called to County Road 102 in Barnesville around 3:30 Monday morning.Officials said crews rushed the woman to East Ohio Regional Hospital and her injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.Stay with ...
Byrd Lying In Repose In Senate Chamber Where He Served
The body of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd is lying in repose in the U.S. Senate chamber in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Byrd, who died early Monday at 92, was fond of saying that he loved the institution more than its members.West Virginia will hold a memorial service at the ...
Stories for Sunday, June 27
Senator Robert Byrd 'Seriously Ill'
At 92 years old, Sen Robert C. Byrd is the longest-serving member of Congress in history.Byrd, of West Virginia, was described as being in serious condition after being admitted to a Washington area hospital last week.This marks the fifth time in under three years that Byrd has been hospitalized.Byrd was ...
Officials Want Safety To Be Top Concern This Fourth Of July
With the Fourth of July a week away, fireworks stands are already opening in the Ohio Valley.A TNT Fireworks stand started selling in Wellsburg Friday. Safety warnings cover their fireworks boxes and the bag you take home.Wheeling Fire Department Assistant Chief Ed Geisel said, "As they pop up, we will ...
Stories for Saturday, June 26
Getting Rid Of Wellsburg's Geese
Canada Geese have created quite a stir in Wellsburg.Yesterday an agreement was broken that would have led to the killing of many geese.While some people say the geese are a nuisance just making a mess, others seem to want to save the birds.One local animal rights advocate offered up some ...
Emergency Response Depends On Ham Radios
Hams are taking over Belmont County this weekend for good reason.Belmont County's EOC Director Dave Ivan said, "Flash flooding, river flooding, severe thunderstorms, lightning, remnants of hurricanes, we have a good bit of it here."With all that potential for severe weather, ham radio operators are the first line of defense ...
Stories for Friday, June 25
Miner Hospitalized After Underground Accident
A local miner was hospitalized Friday evening after getting struck by a large piece of rock underground at the Rosebud Mine in Bergholz.The young man was about a mile inside the mine bolting the roof when the accident happened, according to a foreman."We had to wait about 20 to 30 ...
Black Bear Sighting In Colerain
It wasn't your typical customer wandering around the Colerain IGA Friday afternoon. This one was a bit larger and hairier than most. Store owner Jim Bolin was making a home delivery when they met face to face."[I was] driving down the driveway and all of the sudden I see this ...
Weirton Could Be Getting Ready For Its Closeup
Weirton could be on the big screen.Officials with the West Virginia Film Office said crews with Paramount Pictures visited Weirton this week to scout for shooting locations.They are looking for a mill town, and the movie would be set in 1979.It is not clear when shooting would start or when ...
County Has Limited Space For New Business
Belmont County officials said businesses have been moving into the area but they are running out of space for more.Port Authority Director Larry Merry said many of the buildings that were open 2-3 years ago are filled; however, there is very little manufacturing and distributing space left for new businesses.While ...
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