Stories by Erica Mokay
Country music singer lends her voice to stop bullying
It's not about fame and fortune for one up-and-coming country music singer. At just 17 years-old, Kylie Morgan has decided to use her budding fame for good. Morgan is traveling from state to state talking to students about what they can do to help put a stop to bullying. ...
Jefferson Co. woman starts petition to keep pet raccoon
Many people know how easy it is to get attached to their pets, and a Jefferson County woman is currently in the middle of a battle with officials to keep her own furry friend. The controversy: Cora Peterson's pet is a raccoon. Peterson has raised the raccoon since it was ...
Receipt hoarding: Convenient or clutter?
Shirley Kosor, admitted receipt hoarder, is very particular about saving her receipts. Kosor proves that she keeps her receipts for a long time by pulling out a slip dated Jan. 25, 1967. If she has made a purchase in the past 40-some years, you better believe she has a slip ...
Toronto loses $100,000 from the city budget
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio -- City Auditor Joe Motto said a combination of three things led to the City of Toronto losing around $100,000 from their 2013 budget: Timet laying off around 76 employees and now another major company within city limits is making cuts. The name of that company has ...
No resolution in TEMS' struggle for legal backing
It's been seven months and if you ask Island Creek Township resident Bob Bertram, nothing has been done. "We said that they would talk to their attorney. You folks would talk to your attorney and something would get resolved," said Bertram during Tuesday evening's monthly board meeting. TEMS officials said ...
Defense attorney wants Steubenville teen rape case dismissed
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio A defense attorney has asked that the Steubenville teen rape case be dismissed just days before it heads to trial. The motion for dismissal was filed after a ruling by a judge in West Virginia that says several teens can't be forced to testify. That testimony was ...
Man arrested after short foot chase
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio--- Steubenville police arrested 22-year-old Demetrius Brandon after responding to a call at Heritage Place apartments. Brandon was arrested after a short foot chase. He is being held on a bench warrant and charges of obstructing official business. His bond is set at $2,500.
Chicago man facing a number of charges after being arrested in Steubenville
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio--- A Chicago man arrested in Steubenville is now behind bars in Jefferson County facing a number of charges. Steubenville police pulled a truck over along Belleview Boulevard and Euclid Avenue. Officials said, at that time, the passenger of the vehicle, 27-year-old Sidney Watson from Chicago, got out of ...
Woman protests tainted dog treats
A local woman is leading the fight against the manufacturer of a popular dog treat that may have killed her beloved sheltie. NEWS9 has learned that she's one of several people in the Pittsburgh area who said their dog died after eating chicken jerky treats made in China. You may ...
Delete after texting? Closer look at Snapchat app for smartphones
Like something out of "Mission Impossible," there is now a smartphone application that lets you send picture messages that delete themselves in seconds. The app is called Snapchat. It lets you take a picture, send it to your friends and then it just goes away. But the question is: Do ...
Stolen spaces: Drivers frequently take advantage of handicap parking spaces
Handicap parking spots are in just about every parking area and, often, there are quite a few vehicles that shouldn’t be in those designated spots. Drivers said they’ve seen this happen frequently and have sometimes found themselves in the tempting situation to take the closer parking spot. It’s mostly always ...
Bullying: Beyond Words
Experts define bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children. It's a behavior that is repeated or has the potential to be repeated. School officials note that some kids may not even realize what they are doing is considered bullying, but those kids who are on the opposite end of ...
Construction to begin on new ODOT maintenance facility
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio With a little bit of muscle, the ground broke. Now, bulldozers, backhoes and many other construction vehicles are ready to get to work on the 11.3 acres that will be home to the new ODOT maintenance facility on County Road 43 in Jefferson County. "It definitely makes ...
Haunted tours to begin at the Goucher Hotel
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH--- The Goucher Haunted Hotel in Toronto has been scaring visitors for 4 years. Established in 1895, the hotel is named after Mr. Goucher. Artistic producing director of the haunted hotel, Buster Bowman, said legend has it that Goucher, his wife and daughter Sarah still make their presence ...
Former Diocese of Steubenville bishop dies at age 96
Just weeks after celebrating the ordination of its fifth bishop, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville is mourning the loss of its second bishop. Bishop Emeritus Albert H. Ottenweller died at age 96 on Sunday morning. Ottenweller served as bishop for 15 years, taking over in 1977 for Bishop Emeritus ...
Steubenville official: Man protesting teens' arrest near jail may have to pack up camp soon
Steubenville city officials said time is limited for a protester camping out across the street from the Jefferson County Jail. City Manager Cathy Davison said the protester is not allowed to set up camp unless he has permission from the city. Davison said the man has been made aware of ...
East Liverpool police effectively keeping drivers from speeding in school zones
School has been in session for several weeks now, but to remind drivers that school is in session, East Liverpool police are making it their mission to slow drivers down and keep students safe. Officials said summer months sometimes cloud drivers' memories about the 20 mph speed limit in school ...
New Steubenville city app launched
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- With just a touch, all you need to know about the city of Steubenville is right at your fingertips. The new Steubenville city app has been in the works for about seven months. City IT administrator and app creator Dragan Lazic said all the time and hard ...
Officials ready to move forward with Weirton sewer project
Officials with the Weirton Sanitary Board say they are ready to move forward with the first phase of a major Weirton sewer project. Officials have been laying the groundwork for the project for more than two years. Monday night, City Council voted and approved two resolutions: One is a bond ...
Students honor heroes, victims of 9/11 attacks
Eleven years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, scores of people attended memorial services at the sites where thousands died in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Locally, ceremonies marked the somber anniversary, including at Brooke High School where students paid tribute and reflected on the attacks. --For more on ...
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