News Stories for November 2011
Stories for Tuesday, November 29
Man robs Wheeling lottery parlor at gunpoint, escapes with thousands in cash
WHEELING, W.Va. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a Wheeling lottery parlor at gunpoint and escaped with thousands of dollars in cash. The robbery happened at Abbey's Parlor on Wheeling Island around 5:40 p.m. Monday. Police said a man walked in, with a gun and demanded ...
Dog pound lawsuit settled
The Harrison County dog pound has been under scrutiny for some time. Last year, protesters picketed after the pound got its first case of parvo, a deadly disease for dogs. This year, it happened again. Now, a lawsuit involving the pound has been settled. “We are ...
W.Va. unveils Civil War heritage video series
WHEELING, W.Va. -- Tourism officials are traveling across West Virginia this week to tout nine new videos that explore the state's unique Civil War heritage. Tourism Commissioner Betty Carver said the videos run between three and nine minutes each, offering a look at each region's past and its current attractions. ...
US Airways' Pa. fares to jump from $118 to $698
PITTSBURGH -- US Airways' round-trip fare from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia will cost nearly six times as much early next year once Southwest Airlines drops its non-stop service between the two cities. The Associated Press reported the nonrefundable round trip fare is now $118, but will jump to ...
Stories for Monday, November 28
Another Steubenville convenience store burglarized; thief remains at large
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- For the second time in two weeks, Steubenville police are investigating a break-in at a convenience store. The most recent burglary happened Saturday at 300 N. Fourth St. at Convenient Food Mart. Police said they responded to an alarm around 6:30 a.m. and found broken glass ...
Residents react to double death investigation
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. -- Police are still investigating a potential murder-suicide in Jacksonburg over the weekend. "We got a well-being call from someone concerned about the couple and when my deputy went to the home he found two bodies," said Sheriff James Hoskins. The incident happened on Richwood Run Road. ...
Weir coach charged with DUI, released on bond
WEIRTON, W.Va. -- Two days after police say a Weirton football coach was arrested on drunken driving charges, the Hancock County Schools superintendent said she could not comment in detail about the incident. Weir High School's head football coach, Jason Kekseo, is facing a first offense driving under the influence ...
Former Bethany College education chairman arraigned on child sex abuse charges
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio -- More than a year after he was charged with five counts of sex crimes against children, the former chair of the Bethany College Education Department appeared in court on Monday. Richard Rushton, 61, of Flushing, was arrested when he landed in Washington, D.C., from ...
East Liverpool police chief honored by law enforcement
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio - Law enforcement officers from across the tri-state area were in East Liverpool on Monday night to honor Police Chief Mike Mcvay, who passed away suddenly over the weekend due to a medical condition. The Fraternal Order of Police procession started at city hall and ended at ...
Ohioans can vote online for new license plate slogan
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Redesigned Ohio license plates and driver's licenses will be made available in the next two years. Gov. John Kasich unveiled the new designs at the Columbus College of Art and Design, where the new plate and license were created. Both feature a ...
Ohio Craigslist suspect's mom says he's innocent
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The mother of a 16-year-old Ohio boy charged with attempted murder in a Craigslist ad investigation says he's innocent and is cooperating with authorities. Authorities said victims were lured into a deadly robbery scheme by a false job ad for a farm hand. At least ...
Ohio State Highway Patrol: Fewer road deaths over Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Authorities said there were fewer deaths on Ohio roads over the Thanksgiving holiday but an increase in drunk driving and drug arrests. Numbers released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show that 14 people were killed on Ohio's roadways between the Wednesday before and the Sunday after ...
New West Liberty institute promotes innovation, creativity
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. -- West Liberty University rolled out a new program Monday to promote a culture of innovation and creativity in the Ohio Valley for students attending the school. The new area is called the Institute for Innovation for Education, and it is focusing on improving and creating three ...
Report: Urban Meyer hired as Ohio State coach
ESPN is reporting that Ohio State has hired Urban Meyer as its football coach, according to The Associated Press. Meyer has worked for the sports network the past year. The network did not cite a source for its report on the staffing move. Meyer won two national championships at Florida ...
Another possible Sandusky accuser contacts police
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State police said they have received a letter from a person who says he may have been "possibly assaulted" by Jerry Sandusky, the ex-defensive coordinator charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year period. The Associated Press reported the letter, from a man ...
Fire reported on Wheeling Island
WHEELING, W.Va. -- A fire was reported at a duplex on Wheeling Island shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday. According to officials, the flames broke out on one side of the duplex which was not occupied. The owner of the building lives on the other side of the duplex which fire ...
Weir High coach arrested for DUI
WEIRTON, W.Va. -- Weir High School's head football coach was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving drunk. Jason Kekseo was pulled over Saturday night by Weirton Police. He was charged with first offense DUI. Kekseo just wrapped up his first season as the head coach of the Red Riders. ...
Stories for Sunday, November 27
2 people found dead in Wetzel Co. home
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. -- Two people were found dead Sunday after someone called 911 and asked officials to check on the well being of a Wetzel County man and woman. When officials arrived at the home around 10:15 a.m. on Richwood Run Road in Jacksonburg, they found ...
Stories for Saturday, November 26
Body found in Akron mall identified as missing man who answered Craigslist ad
Authorities confirmed the identity of a body found near an Akron mall in Summit County as 47-year-old Timothy Kern of Massillon, Ohio. Kern answered a Craigslist advertisement connected to Noble County that police said lured several victims into a deadly robbery scheme. The Summit County medical examiner said Kern died ...
Weirton's Christmas parade tonight
WEIRTON, W.Va-- The city of Weirton will be closing down roads and restricting parking on Saturday in preparation for the annual Christmas Parade. You can watch live coverage of the parade at 6:30 p.m. on WTOV9. Police Chief Bruce Marshall says parking will be restricted on Virginia Avenue and on ...
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