News Stories for October 2011
Stories for Monday, October 31
MRI technology comes for breast cancer patients
Trinity Medical Center West now uses MRI technology for better diagnosis of breast cancer for local patients in Jefferson County, adding to the technology available in Wheeling. It prevents breast cancer patients from traveling many miles to get treatment away from the Steubenville area. “It's very convenient with it being ...
Man arrested on drug charges in Jewett
JEWETT, Ohio One man was arrested on drug charges in Harrison County. Jewett Police Chief Ron Carter said the arrested happened at the Jewett Car Wash. Carter said Charles Jarvis Jr. was arrested on charges of trafficking drugs. The arrest stemmed from a recent drug sting conducted by the Jewett ...
Officials consider opportunities to sell water to drilling companies
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio With drilling operations in need of millions of gallons of water for Marcellus shell drilling in the Ohio Valley, local governments started to consider selling water to drilling companies to supply the amount needed for the fracking process. Officials said they were looking at options to sell water ...
Mingo Junction police wait for federal grant
Mingo Junction Police are holding on to their 24-hour patrols as they deal with a slashed budge, according to Chief Steve Maguschak. The department depends on the Community Oriented Policing Services federal grant program -- COPS -- to help fund their department. Currently, Mingo Police are short so many officers ...
Stinkbugs here to stay, but pesky problem can be minimized
While experts say stinkbugs may be less prevalent during certain seasons, the pesky critters aren't expected to go away anytime soon. The recent stretch of wet weather has decreased the number of insects, but among the 33 states where stinkbugs are, some -- including West Virginia -- have reported ...
Harrison Co. dog pound reopens to public after parvo outbreak
Weeks after a local dog pound was closed to the public due to a parvo virus outbreak, the facility reopened Monday. The Harrison County Dog Pound had its second confirmed case of the virus in a year. Dog Warden Tina Dewalt said the mandatory seven- to 10-day incubation period is now ...
None injured in school bus accident
No one was injured Monday afternoon when a mini van hit an Ohio County Schools bus on Interstate 70 near exit 10. According to Ohio County Schools Communications Director Gabe Wells, no students were injured and all parents of those on board were notified of the incident. Officials said that ...
Surveillance video released of community college break-in
WHEELING, W.Va. -- Wheeling police are still searching for a man who burglarized a local community college and spray-painted several surveillance video camera lenses over the weekend. The surveillance video, which was released to NEWS9 on Monday, shows a man wearing a dark hooded jacket and jeans. Police said they are ...
Police: Man beats gas station worker with lumber, steals cigarettes
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio -- A man is in custody after police said he beat a gas station clerk over the head with a piece of lumber then stole two cartons of cigarettes. Harc Brown III was arrested by Bridgeport police early Monday morning. Police said Brown is currently on probation for ...
Stories for Sunday, October 30
Store advises drivers on winterizing cars
People across the Ohio Valley are gearing up their cars for the season's first real snow storm. To meet that demand, workers at the Weirton Auto Zone stocked up on supplies. Shovels and snow tires are just a few items people buy before the bad weather hits. “Check your antifreeze ...
Residents react to Wheeling malicious wounding
Residents said they are shocked to hear about the victim is recovering from wounds to her face and hand Saturday after a malicious wounding incident. Wheeling Police said two men approached the woman just before 5 a.m., and one had a knife. It happened on 15th and Jacob streets in ...
Stories for Saturday, October 29
Woman stabbed, police search for suspects
A woman was stabbed in Wheeling Saturday around 5 a.m., according to police. The crime happened at intersection of 15th and Jacob streets when police said the woman was getting out of her car. Two men approached her, one holding a knife, and then slashed her across the face and ...
Police search for WVNCC break-in suspect
Wheeling Police are investigating a break-in at West Virginia Northern Community College. Police responded to the call at the B & O building around 7:30 a.m. They found several spray painted security cameras and evidence of forced entry into the bookstore. Police said the person also tried ...
First snow hits Ohio Valley, drivers not ready
Some parts of the Ohio Valley were covered in snow for a few hours on Saturday, and road crews made sure the roads were safe for drivers. The Ohio Department of Transportation made preparations for the predicted snowfall last night. Officials said they readied plows and trucks with salt ...
WVNCC cancels classes at B&O Building
WHEELING, W.Va. Officials with West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling have canceled Saturday classes at the B&O Building. Spokesman Bob DeFrancis said police are investigating a breaking and entering at the building and have asked that no one enter during the investigation. Classes will continue as scheduled ...
Prescription drug take back day scheduled
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio-- Several locations in the Ohio Valley are participating in the third annual Prescription Drug Take Back day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can drop off unwanted medications, no questions asked, at the following locations: - 340 South Hollywood Plaza in Steubenville - Wintersville Fire ...
Stories for Friday, October 28
Belmont Co. pre-approved for mitigation project
After flash flooding in the Neffs area in June, on Friday Belmont County commissioners received notice today that they will be eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for the demolition of up to 19 residential structures. This comes after heavy rains caused flash flooding on June 19, tearing ...
State working with drilling companies on road maintenance
WHEELING, W.Va. Every week, without fail, frustrated neighbors call the NEWS9 newsroom with complaints that companies coming in to drill in the Marcellus Shale for natural gas are bringing in heavy load after load, tearing up their roads. Some call us because they're concerned about safety for themselves, for ...
Police stress Halloween safety
Local police are urging parents to be vigilant with their children this Halloween. Chief Tim Zdanski with the Bethesda Police Department plays a large role in the Sexual Predator Internet Initiative, or SPII, Task Force. The program works to seek out online predators. Zdanski said a convicted ...
AEP Cardinal Plant nears completion on Unit 3 upgrades
BRILLIANT, Ohio -- Construction work continued at the AEP Cardinal Plant in Brilliant to install state-of-the-art environmental upgrades Friday. The upgrades include the installation of a flue gas desulfurization system, known as scrubbers. Company officials said FGD systems use limestone-water slurry to remove more than 90 percent of the ...
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