Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year HonorProvided July 12, 2023Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....
City Pools Set to Open Saturday!Provided May 31, 2023Wheeling’s city pools will be open for fun in the sun beginning Saturday, June 3. The facilities – Garden Park,...
How Wheeling Saved the Capitol TheatreAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media May 31, 2023With a bustling schedule of Broadway shows, live music, and symphonic performances, it’s hard to imagine a time when the...
Wheeling Resident Jessica Zalenski Appointed City ClerkProvided March 22, 2023Wheeling resident Jessica Zalenski has been appointed as the Friendly City’s next City Clerk. Council approved the appointment Tuesday evening...
Centre Market’s Reestablished Commission Working Towards Market ImprovementsCrin Joy January 5, 2023In mid-2021, the City of Wheeling reinstated the Centre Market Commission to assist in efforts to preserve, improve, and invigorate...
Avoid a Holiday FOG (Fat, Oil and Grease) ClogProvided December 21, 2022With the holidays upon us, City of Wheeling officials want to remind residents that the proper disposal of fats, oil...
“Food for Fines” Returns to City of Wheeling for a Sixth YearHaley Steed December 19, 2022People of Wheeling with an unpaid parking citation, this is your time to shine! The City of Wheeling has elected...
Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in Wheeling? Here’s Where You Can Go.Alex Walton October 7, 2022As cities throughout the United States look toward revitalization in the future, the City of Wheeling and its surrounding areas...
Open Streets Workshop Comes to Centre MarketAlex Panas July 19, 2022When was the last time you took a stroll through the Centre Market neighborhood in Wheeling? What was that experience...
City of Wheeling Welcomes Brooke Stull As New Centre Market ManagerProvided March 17, 2022City Manager Robert Herron has announced Wheeling resident Brooke Stull as the new Centre Market Manager. “Brooke’s education and professional...
City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program Application Deadline ApproachingProvided February 10, 2022The deadline for the City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is quickly approaching as applications are due to the office of...
WHEELING@WORK: Prager’s Experience and 311 System Make Wheeling Homes SaferCassie Bendel April 17, 2020Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
QUIZ: Which Wheeling Neighborhood Shares Your Personality?Wheeling Heritage Media March 27, 2020Take our quiz to learn more about Wheeling neighborhoods and find out which one best fits your personality! Which neighborhood are you?
It’s Spring! The Outdoors Are Open … Go Explore the Ohio ValleyJesse Mestrovic March 20, 2020arks are a great place to practice social distancing and a great way to free your mind — especially right...
City of Wheeling Seeks Input From Area BicyclistsPhyllis Sigal March 13, 2020s hopping on a bike your favorite way to commute to work Or is it your favorite weekend pastime with...
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott’s State of the City AddressGlenn Elliott February 25, 2020Editor’s note: Mayor Glenn Elliott presented the State of the City Address today, Feb. 25, 2020, at Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino...
Census 2020: City of Wheeling Counting on YouNora Edinger February 14, 2020he following questions will not appear on the 2020 U.S. Census that is heading to your mailbox in March: •...
WHEELING@WORK: Jebbia Cares for the Place We Call Home Cassie Bendel January 20, 2020Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
WHEELING@WORK: Schwertfeger Proud To Be Home as Chief of PoliceCassie Bendel December 17, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
WHEELING@WORK: McIntyre Embraces Career Second Act as Finance DirectorCassie Bendel December 3, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
Santa Brings Magic of Christmas to the Plaza on MarketPhyllis Sigal November 21, 2019The anticipation for Santa was palpable at the first-ever Winter on the Plaza. Hundreds were waiting. Was he stuck in...
Bright Lights, Our City: Get Plugged In to Holiday SpiritPhyllis Sigal November 13, 2019City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. … he Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission wants downtown businesses to dress...
Wheeling Officials Meet With State, Federal Leaders About Downtown Street UpgradesProvided October 18, 2019Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and City Manager Robert Herron met with key state and federal leaders on Wednesday, Oct. 16,...
WHEELING@WORK: Delbert Striving for Council ClarityCassie Bendel October 15, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
TIME TO GREEN UP: They’re Back! Recycling Bins to Hit The HighlandsNora Edinger October 11, 2019Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series on the environment, today’s post checks out how area recycling programs are faring...
City of Wheeling Launches Bike Share ProgramProvided October 4, 2019Residents and visitors alike will now be able to take in a beautiful fall day on Wheeling’s Heritage Trail through...
City of Wheeling, Park Commission Partner for New 11th Street Green SpaceProvided October 1, 2019The City of Wheeling and the Wheeling Park Commission have partnered for the development, planning and construction of a new...
WHEELING@WORK: Service, Enthusiasm Highlight Mestrovic’s Parks and Rec Role Cassie Bendel September 30, 2019
River Valley Health Foundation Helps Citizens Access Better Health CareEllen Brafford McCroskey September 17, 2019f you have ever found yourself alone and facing a critical health diagnosis, you know firsthand how difficult it can...
WHEELING@WORK: Love and Dedication at the Heart of Humway-Warmuth’s CityCassie Bendel September 13, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
Portion of 18th Street to CloseProvided August 15, 2019A portion of 18th Street, between Market and Chapline streets, will close permanently on Friday, Aug. 16, but many benefits...
Section of Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park Temporarily ClosedProvided August 15, 2019The section of the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park for large breed dogs will be temporarily closed to allow the surface...
Getting Along Swimmingly With ‘Miss Pudgie’Nora Edinger August 5, 2019ou may be 5 and full of the moxie only a fine pair of water wings can bring, but don’t...
Symbolic Burning Puts $1.9M Capitol Theatre Loan to RestPhyllis Sigal July 11, 2019oes anybody here have a match?” Country music singer Slim Lehart of Jamboree USA obliged. The query had come from...
WHEELING@WORK: Rejonis Navigates City Marketing With StyleCassie Bendel July 10, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
City’s Recycling Program Now Accepting Corrugated CardboardProvided June 26, 2019The City of Wheeling’s Residential Recycling Program began more than 25 years ago and included materials such as cans and...
WHEELING@WORK: Ward 6’s Dave Palmer — a Good NeighborEllen Brafford McCroskey June 19, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
City Playground Renovations Continue With Pleasanton, N. 24th Street NeighborhoodsProvided June 15, 2019 Youngsters in the Pleasanton and N. 24th Street neighborhoods will soon have new playgrounds on which to play as next...
Chili Cook-off Raises $11,000 for the United WayProvided June 11, 2019The 18th annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off on Saturday, June 1, produced great chili and a total of $11,000 for...
WHEELING@WORK: Ward 5 Representative Loves his NeighborhoodEllen Brafford McCroskey June 4, 2019y Thorngate loves Ward 5 — and his family’s neighborhood in particular. “Now I know this might be coming from...
Beautify the City With Orrick for its 2019 Pride in Wheeling DayProvided May 25, 2019It’s that time of year again, when organizations come together to launch cleanup and beautification efforts and celebrate the LGBTQ...
Ohio Valley Summer Event Guide Dedicated to ‘Scat’Phyllis Sigal May 13, 2019our years ago, Robert “Scat” Scatterday, wanted to get the word out about all the summer concert events around the...
WHEELING@WORK: Koslik Is the City’s Newest Council RepresentativeEllen Brafford McCroskey April 24, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: The Big Pieces in PlaceNora Edinger April 9, 2019Editor’s note: A national redevelopment award here, a new building there, millions of dollars of renovations still somewhere else. What’s...
WHEELING@WORK: Ward 1’s Chad Thalman — Wheeling’s Youngest Vice MayorEllen Brafford McCroskey April 2, 2019Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting...
WHEELING@WORK: The Mayor’s Hopes, Plans and WorriesNora Edinger March 19, 2019Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Weelunk stories looking at the inner workings of the city....
Mayor Presents Greiner With Key to City as Topper Takeover Is AnnouncedProvided March 4, 2019West Liberty University announced a “Topper Takeover” of the City of Wheeling today at an 11 a.m. media event. Topper...
Mayor Elliott Delivers State of the City AddressGlenn Elliott February 26, 2019Editor’s note: Here is the complete text of Mayor Glenn Elliott’s State of the City Address delivered at noon, Feb....
Bike Share Program Coming to WheelingProvided February 25, 2019Residents and visitors alike will soon have access to a new feature in the community that will enhance recreational and...
Wee Asked Allison O’KonskiPhyllis Sigal October 29, 2018WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...
