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Heating Help is Available

As the temperatures drop, the high costs of heating your home become painfully apparent, especially to lower-income families. Fortunately, there is help available to those that find themselves without the income needed to heat their homes.

Several programs are offered such as HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), Emergency HEAP (for those who have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel, need help for utility deposits, or are threatened with disconnection of service), and PIPP PLUS.

Don't Forget- Set Your Clocks Back November 6, 2011

In years past, we would have been well into standard time by now. But a short while back, in 2007, it was decided that Daylight Saving Time would end in November. And here we are, coming quickly to the first weekend in November and, as a result, the end of Daylight Saving Time and the beginning of Standard Time. It is time for the “fall back” part of the “spring forward, fall back” adage.
 
So on Sunday, November 6th at 2 a.m., be sure to set your clocks back to 1 a.m. so you don’t end up sitting in the church parking lot an hour early. And while you are at it, this is also an excellent way to remember to check all of your smoke detectors as well. Then relax. You will not have to worry about the time change again until next March 11th. We will let you know when as the date approaches...

November Gardener's Calendar: 15 Things to Do

November is your last opportunity to enjoy the last few "balmy" days before the ground freezes. C'mon, let's put it to good use!

Rake fallen leaves from the lawn to prevent winter suffocation and clean up and discard fallen leaves and fruits around fruit plants to reduce disease carryover.

Also during this month, here are 14 other things that need to be done:

Fire Safety/Prevention Week

Fire Safety/Fire Prevention Week is October 9th through 15th. Although this week focuses attention on fire safety, this is something that we should practice year round. And this is especially true as we head into the colder part of the year. Most house fires happen in the dead of winter – December and January – and heating and cooking (along with decorating for the holidays) are the most common causes.

Each year, over half a million buildings burn in the United States, with about three quarters of these being residential buildings. These fires resulted in the deaths of over 3,000 people. Many of these deaths were preventable if proper fire prevention planning had been observed.

Stay safe with prevention plans, be safe with plans in case of a fire. Here is a rundown of some tips to help.

October Gardener's Calendar: 10 Things to Do

Water indoor plants less frequently, and discontinue fertilizer as plants slow down or stop growing for the winter season.

Also during this month, here are 9 other things that need to be done:

Local High School Football scores- Sept 23 & 24th

 

Fall or...the Autumnal Equinox

Friday, September 23, 2011 is the first day of Autumn. Every time the season changes, it reminds me of grade school days and Science class. And the significance of the seasonal changes.

The Fall Equinox happens at 5:05am EDT. The word "equinox" derives from the Latin words for "equal night" and, indeed, the amount of daylight and night are nearly equal (although not exactly because this is a measure of the center of the Sun and daylight is measured from the time the leading edge of the Sun appears until the time the trailing edge sets). But this is one of the only two times that the Sun passes over the Earth's celestial equator (with the second time being six months later at the Vernal or Spring Equinox).

Ohio's State Website Now Shows Public Employee Salaries

Have you ever wondered where your tax money goes? Or how much a state employee makes for the job they do? Now you can. The Ohio State Treasurer's website now shows all salaries for State, Local, and School employees as part of the "Treasurer's Transparency Project."

Because government workers are paid with tax money, that is, your money, their wages are public record. Now you can see how much you are paying your employees.

Listen to Live Police & EMS Feeds

You don't need a scanner to be able to listen to police and EMS radio feeds– you can listen online! It can be interesting to hear what is being broadcast, and it is also very easy to do. Plus, you won't be limited to your general area. We have included direct links for many Ohio Valley area feeds at the bottom of this page.

PPG Donates to Area Pools

 PPG Industries announced that it has donated ACCU-TAB(R) tablet chlorination systems for municipal pools in nine Ohio Valley communities surrounding the company's Natrium, W.Va., facility to offer community residents a healthy swimming experience this summer.

Local Headlines at a Glance

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Fans fight to save Nailers

With just a handful of games left to be played at the WesBanco Arena this season, now is the time for Nailers fans to buy tickets and show potential buyers just how crazy they are about their team.

"It's critical. Both ownership groups that we know of are going to be here and tomorrow, so they want to see that the fans are there and if they are going to invest in this team," vice president of business operations Craig Bommer said. "They want to make it run."

And with ownership groups stopping by the arena this weekend, fans are determined to give it thier best shot.

"The response we've gotten has just been phenomenal," Bommer said. "Ticket sales were way above average for a Friday, and Saturday looks just as good."

Many are just hoping for the good of the community they can make a huge statement in these last few weeks of the season.

"Obviously everyone is coming to show their support and show what the team means to the community and show potential investors that the team can make a profit," said Scott Brown.


"A plus, you know? New owners, old owners if they could keep them here in town, it would be good for the community," Russell Conwi said.


With five ownership groups throwing their hat in the ring, anything can happen. Current management is just hoping someone notices the passion fans in Wheeling have.

"It means way too much to the city for it just to up and go," Bommer said. "Twenty years is a long time for any sports team. So it would be a tragedy if it left."

Many in Wheeling just aren't going to let it happen without a fight.

"Come out. Show your support. Support the team," said Conwi. "And show that it's community-based and that we love our Nailers."

Team officials said that at least two of the buyers are interested in keeping the team in the Ohio Valley.

The current owners insist they will do what they feel is in the best interests of the team.

Many believe those interests can best be served in the town the team has resided in for 20 years.

 

 WTOV Channel 9 TV
Dog pound numbers diminishing

There's very few friendly, furry faces left at the Guernsey County Dog Pound.

 

Until recently, the shelter had anywhere from 65 to 80 dogs, but that has changed.

 

"Within the last three to four weeks, we've been able to get out as many as 16 dogs weekly," dog warden Kissy Moore said.

 

Moore said a local non-profit has everything to do with it.

 

"Their ultimate goal is to improve the shelter dog's life," Moore said.

 

The nonprofit, the Guernsey County Pound Dog Partners, transports dogs to rescues on a weekly basis.

 

"They are going into a foster home until they are adopted to a forever home," Moore said.

 

Board member Patsy Pepper said the animals are shipped off to just about everywhere.

 

"Toledo, off to Michigan, Chicago, and our own take them to Pennsylvania," Pepper said.

 

This is especially important, since this is not a no-kill shelter.

 

Last year, the pound took in almost 1,600 dogs, with the euthanasia rate at 21 percent.

 

Moore said dogs that go under are older or have high medical bills.

 

"We still give every dog the chance to get adopted," Moore said.

 

She said recently the pound has been lucky, with about a dozen dogs a week finding rescue or permanent homes easily.

 

The non-profit pays for one hundred percent of medical bills at the pound, and it's all made possible by fundraising.

 WTOV Channel 9 TV
Case against fatal stabbing suspect headed to grand jury

 

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio --

 

 

A grand jury will hear the case of a man accused of fatally stabbing a man who was giving him a ride home.

 

 

Teddy Clark is facing a murder charge in connection with the Jan. 19 death of James Daniels Jr.

 

 

Family members and police officers who handled the incident appeared at Clark's preliminary hearing in Steubenville Municipal Court on Friday. The hearing lasted more than an hour as a judge listened to police testify.

 

 

Officers described not only their investigation, but how bad the victim's wounds were when he came into the police station. Daniels had driven himself to the police station after he was stabbed, and he later died at a Pittsburgh hospital.

 

 

The court found that there was probable cause against Clark, and the case was bound over to a grand jury.

 

 

Prosecutor John Mascio said, "Based on everything that was presented this morning, I think it's a very good case and we'll look for an indictment to come out of the grand jury proceedings."

 

 

Mascio added, "The biggest issued with this case is the fact that (Clark's) wife would not waive her spousal privilege and that poses some issues."

 

 

Steve Stickles, Clark's defense attorney, said this is a very delicate time not only for Daniels' family, but also for Clark's family.

 

 

"This is not a hate crime. This is not a cold-blooded murder. Unfortunately, we are in a situation where a gentleman lost his life and Mr. Clark has been charged with that crime," Stickles said.

 

 

Stay with NEWS9, WTOV9.com and WTOV9.com Mobile for continuing coverage.

 WTOV Channel 9 TV
Tree branches downed by high winds; damages 2 cars

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio --



Severe weather is to blame for bringing down tree branches that damaged two cars early Friday at a residence along Sunset Boulevard in Steubenville.



Patrick Williams said he was awakened by a storm then a neighbor called him around 3 a.m. to tell him his car was smashed by the tree.



"I guess my first reaction was I thought it was kind of funny actually. It's a bummer but you know, what are you going to do?" Williams said.



He said his roommate owns the other car that was damaged.



"My roommate said it was actually glad his car was on the right side. His window's broken but the car is fine. The roof is actually kind of screwed up on my car a little bit," he said.



Though his roommate's car repairs will be covered by insurance, Williams' car isn't covered because he only has liability insurance.



Because his insurance won't cover the damage, he has other plans for his car.



"I'm not really going to need the car much longer anyway so I figure I'd probably just scrap it for what it's worth and call it a day," he said.

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Wheeling school hopes to enhance learning by providing students with iPads

WHEELING, W.Va. --


Some students in Ohio County have set aside their textbooks and pencils and are using school-provided iPads in the classroom instead.



Rev. John Mulcahy said the idea to provide iPads to sixth, seventh and eighth-graders at St. Vincent de Paul Parish School stemmed from two people who wanted the school to be different from other educational institutions in the area.


"Technology is not where things are going, it's where they are. And we really have to be ahead of the curve with technology," Mulcahy, the parish's pastor, said.


Friday, students in a history class were catching up on current events and said they liked having an iPad versus a standard textbook.


"You take notes and you can automatically click on a word and it will tell you the definition instead of having to use an actual dictionary," said Matilda Weeks, a seventh grader.


School officials blocked all social apps and non-educational apps, and Mulcahy said it's amazing how the program has taken off.


"In just a couple of weeks, the children have found all sorts of apps. The teachers really embrace this," he said.


Jordyn Smith, an eighth grader, said, "My most used app is my note app. I can organize all my different chapters, all my different subjects."


Mulcahy said iPads could soon replace textbooks, which in the long run could save the school money. He said school officials hope to raise more money for fifth graders to have the tablets next year.


"I see our students carrying these books -- four or five textbooks all the time -- and instead they could just be carrying an iPad. And, plus, with iBooks, the new textbooks would only be $15 electronically versus a brand-new (textbook) at $75," he said.


Should the iPad break or get damaged, parents were asked to contribute $56 for insurance on the devices. But, school officials said so far, the students have been taking great care of them.

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Couple donates building, money to Grand Theater restoration effort

 

 

 

 

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio --

 

The project to restore the historic Grand Theater in downtown Steubenville got a helpful boost on Friday.

 

Derek and Lisa Ferguson donated the building on South Fourth Street that is connected to the theater, as well as $10,000 to help restore the roof of the building.

 

The building will act as an annex to the theater. Scott Dressel, president of Grand Restoration group, said the building will move the committee in the right direction as it works to restore a piece of Steubenville history.

 

"It will contain more space for our museum, some storage space for the ballroom, as well as the elevator shaft, as well as handicapped access for the Grand," Dressel said.

 

Stay with NEWS9, WTOV9.com and WTOV9 Mobile for continuing coverage.

WTOV Channel 9 TV
Death in Calcutta restaurant ruled suicide

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio --




A man who was found dead inside a Columbiana County restaurant on Thursday died by suicide, St. Clair Township police said.


Investigators said they believe the man killed himself overnight at the Wendy's in Calcutta.


The man, who was an employee in his 20s, was found by coworkers who came to work the morning shift.

 

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Police: Missing Columbiana Co. man was shot to death

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio --


A Columbiana County man who disappeared in September was shot to death, investigators said.



Sheriff Ray Stone said Gerald Klusch died of two gunshot wounds to the head.



Klusch's body was found in November in a wooded area just outside of Salineville.



The sheriff said his detectives are continuing to investigate.



Anyone with information is asked to call police or the NEWS9 Lauttamus Security Crimebusters Tipline at 800-862-BUST.

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Residents without water, school dismissed early after line break in Marshall Co.





MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. --



Some Marshall County residents are without running water after line broke on Old Route 2.



Officials said customers in the Washington Lands area will be without water until further notice, and a boil order will be issued after service is restored.



Washington Lands Elementary School in Moundsville dismissed at 11 a.m. because of the water line break.



Residents with running water are asked to conserve it. Stay with NEWS9, WTOV9.com and WTOV9 Mobile for continuing coverage.

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Candidates file for March primary

By AMY GAREIS    News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ – Candidates have filed for various offices during the March 6 primary race including seats open in Harrison County.

Incumbent County Commissioner Barbara Pincola, of 618 Kerr Ave., Cadiz, is seeking re-election on the democratic ticket and faces Dale R. Norris, also a democrat, of 700 Deersville Ave., Cadiz, and Republican Lynn Mendenhall, of 224 1/2 Main St., Bowerston, for the term starting Jan. 2, 2013. Fellow incumbent Commissioner William Host, of P.O. Box 202, Bowerston, against Democrat and former dog warden Carl Stewart, of 88260 Maple Road, Jewett, and former Cadiz Councilman and Harrison Hills City School Board member Paul Coffland, of 19 Country Club Manor, Cadiz, who is on the Republican ticket, for the term starting Jan. 3, 2013.

A full list of local, state and national contenders can be found in the January 28 print edition of the Harrison News-Herald along with issues, levies, key dates and deadlines for the upcoming Primary Election.

 Cadiz Harrison News-Herald
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