News Stories for May 2011
Stories for Tuesday, May 31
'Super 8' Cast, Crew Enjoyed Working In Weirton
Paramount Pictures has released an electronic press kit in advance of the June 10 release of "Super 8," and it includes nearly two pages about the experience of shooting the film in Weirton.The sci-fi thriller, set in the late 1970s, was directed by J.J. Abrams and executive produced by Steven ...
Downtown Wheeling Demolition Delayed Until Fall
City officials signed off on an asbestos abatement inspection for the 1100 block of Main and Market Streets in downtown Wheeling Monday.City Manager Robert Herron said it is the first step in the fairly lengthy demolition project."There will be a company that will go into the buildings that the city ...
Postal Officials Discuss Future Of Piney Fork Office
Residents of Piney Fork met with officials from the United States Postal Service on the proposal they brought to the table of closing the office in the future and transferring all operations to Smithfield."Ultimately it is a hard decision, probably one that a lot of people would not want to ...
Steubenville City Council Interviews Five Candidates
Five applicants took the hot seat to fill the 4th ward council seat vacancy."I do hate that I am only given this opportunity at the loss of David Fortunato," said candidate Angela Kirtdoll-Suggs.Steubenville City Council fired out a list full of questions, from general qualifications to the tough ones."I think ...
Is Your Rental Car Under A Safety Recall?
Auto safety groups are warning that car rental agencies are putting consumers at risk by renting vehicles that are under safety recalls. A new U.S. Senate bill would ban the rental of recalled vehicles, but it's a long way from passage.Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY., is proposing a bill that calls ...
Weather Causing Lawn Care Problems
Jerry Pugh is co-owner of St. Clair Lawn Care in St. Clairsville. Jeff Benton, is also co-owner and he is also a registered agronomist, which means he specializes in lawn and soil care. They say with heavy rains and scorching heat in the Ohio Valley. Proper lawn care has become ...
Traffic Stop Nets Two Pounds Of Marijuana, Police Say
Two people were arrested in Belmont County after two pounds of marijuana were found during a traffic stop on Interstate 70, police said.The traffic stop occurred over the Memorial Day weekend. According to a police report, the drugs were found in the car's trunk. The value is estimated to be ...
19-Year-Old Faces Charges In Police Chase
A 19-year-old East Liverpool resident is facing charges in two states after allegedly leading a Chester police officer on a chase that crossed state lines and ended in the officer's cruiser being rammed by the truck the suspect was driving.Police say the officer was forced to fire his gun at ...
Man Identified In I-70 Pedestrian Crash
Wheeling police have identified the pedestrian killed Saturday on Interstate 70. Police say 38-year-old Walter K. Macklin was seen lying in the westbound lane of I-70 before he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer.Macklin had been spotted at Napple's Bull Pen in Elm Grove earlier that evening, according to ...
Newcomerstown Fire Kills Two
Fire investigators have determined that a fire that killed a 27-year old woman and a 10-year-old boy in Newcomerstown started in a bedroom. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the early-morning fire on Monday.Six family members lived in the home, according to The Times Reporter. One person was ...
Man Dies, Woman Injured After 2 Separate ATV Crashes
Police are warning all-terrain vehicle riders to be cautious after two crashes in two days.Police said Brandon Pugh, of Akron, died Monday of injuries he suffered in an ATV accident in Saline Township in an area known as "The Pits."According to Saline Township Police Chief Ken Hayes, Pugh was riding ...
12-Year-Old Finds Gun Possibly Linked To Shooting
Wheeling detectives are linking a weekend Wheeling Island shooting to a shots fired incident from a week ago. While they said the victims haven't been very cooperative, officers are piecing it together on their own.Police have looked at surveillance video that they said shows the whole incident. They said there ...
Wetzel County Dismisses Some Schools Early Because of AC Problem
Wetzel County schools will be dismissing some students early Tuesday, because of a problem with an air conditioner at New Martinsville School.Because of the bus schedule, other schools will also be dismissed early.The following schools will be dismissed at noon: Magnolia High School, New Martinsville School and Wetzel County Center ...
Stories for Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Services Held Across The Ohio Valley
On Monday, people across the Ohio Valley observed Memorial Day, paying tribute to the men and women who gave their lives for America."The importance of Memorial Day is to remember those that have sacrificed, those who have served. It's a thank you from the nation for all the service men ...
Residents Crowd Newly Reopened Pool
After going without use for one year, the Shadyside pool has reopened for business.NEWS9 dropped by Monday to catch a glimpse of the action, and it seemed other residents had the same idea. The pool was crowded with both kids and adults.The village declared the pool would only reopen if ...
Head Football Coach Jim Tressel Resigns From Ohio State
The Ohio State University announced Monday that it has accepted the resignation of Jim Tressel as head coach of its football program.This comes as the NCAA investigates the Buckeyes for possible rules violations.“In consultation with the senior leadership of the Board of Trustees, I have been actively reviewing matters attendant ...
Three People Shot In Wheeling
An investigation is under way in Wheeling after three people were shot late Sunday night.According to police, they responded to reports of shots fired on Wheeling Island at about 11:30 p.m."[We found] several cars that had numerous bullet holes in them," Deputy Chief Martin Kimball said.No victims were on the ...
Stories for Sunday, May 29
Ohio County House Fire Ruled Complete Loss
Fire crews rush to the scene of a house fire in Ohio County Sunday morning.Wheeling Assistant Fire Chief Lawrence Murphy said a vacant building burst into flames on 43rd and Eoff Street around 7 a.m.Murphy said while there were no injuries the building is a complete loss.Murphy also said due ...
Explosion Reported At Home In Jefferson County
An investigation is under way into what caused an explosion at a home in Jefferson County Sunday morning.NEWS9’s Kate Davison reported from the scene that at about 11 a.m. Sunday that people in the area of 215 Western Ave. said windows were blown out of the home.“There was heavy damage. ...
Stories for Saturday, May 28
Shots Fired During Police Chase; Investigation Under Way
A police chase in which shots were fired is under investigation, officials said Sunday.East Liverpool police were at the scene late Saturday night at the corner Pennsylvania Avenue and Parkway Avenue.Officials said the incident stemmed from a chase that started in Hancock County, W.Va.According to a police report, during the ...
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