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FIRST ON 9: Commercial vehicle crash reported
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are responding to a report of a commercial vehicle crash on U.S. 250 east outside of Cadiz in Harrison County Thursday before 8 a.m. Both lanes of U.S. 250 were shut down two miles east of Cadiz following the crash. One lane has ...
Police K9 unit earning valuable reputation
Ecko the K9 with the Martins Ferry Police Department was used in a drug sniff Friday morning. "To our surprisen he indicated the presence of narcotics," Chief John McFarland said. While police are staying tight-lipped about the details of the bust, they're impressed with Ecko. “Throughout our ...
Man sentenced to 18 months for Belmont Co. pharmacy break-in
A man who previously pleaded guilty to crimes associated with a Belmont County pharmacy break-in was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Orville "Dale" Baughman III, 26, of Clarington, had pleaded guilty to felony charges of theft and breaking and entering. Baughman was sentenced Friday morning by Judge John Solovan ...
Yorkville family's garage destroyed by fire, several pets killed
A Yorkville family lost its garage and several pets in a fire early Thursday afternoon. When crews arrived, the garage next to the home on Deep Run Road near Beach Springs Drive was fully engulfed in flame. Fire officials said a number of animals were inside kennels in the garage. ...
2 arrested on suspicion of drug crimes in Bellaire
An ongoing investigation led to the arrests of two people in Bellaire on Thursday, officials told NEWS9. The arrests involved the alleged trafficking of prescription medication. Multiple law enforcement agencies were part of the investigation leading to the arrests at 4687 Harrison St. just after 9 a.m. The suspects' names ...
2 schools closed after odor detected
Magnolia High School and New Martinsville School were both evacuated today after an odor was detected throughout the schools. According to School Superintendent Diane Watt, the odor has since dissipated and the West Virginia state fire marshal checked everything out. Both schools will be closed for the rest of the ...
Former village treasurer facing charges; Court date set
Former Jerusalem Village Treasurer Michelle Kurtz is facing two charges for theft in office and tampering with records. The grand jury indicted Kurtz back in August 2012. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The investigation revealed more than $9,700 was unaccounted for. According to a special audit released ...
2 men arrested after traffic stop shows drug-related warrants
Two Cleveland men were arrested in Belmont County after a traffic stop led police to find out they were wanted on drug-related warrants. Deon Lamont Young, 29, and 27-year-old Carlos D. Moore, both originally of Cleveland, were arrested during a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Washington Street in ...
Man, child airlifted by medical helicopter after crash in Martins Ferry
A 10-year-old girl was one of two people airlifted by medical helicopters after a moving truck and semi-trailer collided on State Route 7 in Martins Ferry. The crash happened near Hanover Street and the helicopters landed at approximately 10 a.m. One helicopter departed with the driver of the moving truck ...
Prosecutor: Evidence was ‘significant’ for felony drug indictment
Just days before this past Christmas, James Edward Church of Cleveland was arrested at a hotel in St. Clairsville. That hotel remains unnamed by authorities but police confiscated a large amount of drugs and cash. Investigators with the Belmont County Drug Task Force said they made the bust after ...
Off-duty fireman rescues man from frozen pond
An off-duty fireman pulled a man from an icy pond in Belmont County Monday morning. He told NEWS9’s Kate Davison he fell through while trying to rescue his dog. The entire incident was caught on video. A sweet pup named Sparky is Sam and Bonnie Jeffers’ pride and ...
Masked man wearing camo, carrying bow and arrows, prompts Belmont Co. school lockdown
A man was arrested and a Belmont County school put on lockdown for a brief time Friday morning after a parent reported a masked suspicious person walking near the school. Shadyside police said a parent called in and reported that they had seen someone dressed in full camouflage gear wearing ...
Care packages needed for soldiers
Many people know the good feeling that comes with sending a care package to a soldier overseas, but we rarely get to experience their gratitude firsthand. NEWS9 made a long-distance call to a grateful Ohio Valley native Thursday who's serving on the other side of the world. Some ...
Boscov's department store opening set for Ohio Valley Mall
The national department store chain Boscov's will open a new store at the Ohio Valley Mall in Belmont County. Boscov's is the nation's largest family-owned department store chain, and is in its 102nd year in business. Is has a wide variety of products from apparel to home furnishings and electronics. ...
Partially submerged Hummer pulled from Ohio River
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office, troopers and other emergency responders worked to pull a Hummer from the Ohio River. The Hummer was removed from the river around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near 208 Belt Street in Powhatan Point. Police a tug boat crew called 911 around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Crew members ...
Home burglary ends in arrest
A home burglary ended in an arrest in Belmont County over the weekend after police say the caretaker at the home caught the burglar red-handed. Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas said his office received a call from the caretaker of a home on Beckleigh Addition Road Saturday around 8 ...
Oil and gas lease agreement offered to residents
Officials with the village of Barnesville are making an exciting announcement. Mayor Ron Bischof said residents will now have the opportunity to sign the exact same lease as the village. That agreement will pull in some $5.5 million. "I think there's a lot of questions and a lot of ...
Internet scam reported
A Bellaire area resident reported an attempted Internet financial fraudulent scam Thursday. The resident advertised a house for rent and a response was received via the Internet. The person claimed to be John Yearwood, 24, and living in the United Kingdom. He claimed that he was relocating to the ...
New employment report released
Belmont County's economy seems to be picking up, according to numbers calculated by officials at Connections One-Stop Employment and Training Center in Martins Ferry. Director Mike Schlanz presented a report to the commissioners Wednesday. Schlanz noted a major increase in customers over the past three years, attributing a ...
School officials: No extracurricular activities for students owing $50+ in lunch bills
The Switzerland Of Ohio Local School District will penalize students with outstanding lunch bills more than $50 by temporarily revoking children's privilege to participate in extracurricular activities. District officials notified students and parents on Monday. "I asked them to alert their parents and students that overdue lunch accounts need to ...
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