Tagged City of Wheeling

December 3, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

Santa Brings Magic of Christmas to the Plaza on Market

November 21, 2019

The anticipation for Santa was palpable at the first-ever Winter on the Plaza. Hundreds were waiting. Was he stuck in traffic? Maybe he could have gotten there sooner — if there were two-way streets, joked Whee...

Wheeling Area EVENTS Get You in Gear

November 14, 2019

GET CRANKING TO GIVE BACK Get together with friends and family and give back during the Thanksgiving season! Hosted by Bike Wheeling and Brew Keepers, Cranksgiving 2019 is part bike ride, part food drive and p...

Bright Lights, Our City: Get Plugged In to Holiday Spirit

November 13, 2019

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. … The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission wants downtown businesses to dress their buildings in holiday style — in time for the city’s Winter on the ...

Wheeling Officials Meet With State, Federal Leaders About Downtown Street Upgrades

October 18, 2019

Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and City Manager Robert Herron met with key state and federal leaders on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the funding package for the Wheeling RENEWAL project...

WHEELING@WORK: Delbert Striving for Council Clarity

October 15, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

TIME TO GREEN UP: They’re Back! Recycling Bins to Hit The Highlands

October 11, 2019

Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series on the environment, today’s post checks out how area recycling programs are faring a year after China’s sudden pullback from a role as the global buyer of recyclable c...

City of Wheeling Launches Bike Share Program

October 4, 2019

Residents and visitors alike will now be able to take in a beautiful fall day on Wheeling’s Heritage Trail through the city’s new bike share program that opened for business today, Oct. 4. The first of its kind...

City of Wheeling, Park Commission Partner for New 11th Street Green Space

October 1, 2019

The City of Wheeling and the Wheeling Park Commission have partnered for the development, planning and construction of a new 11th Street Plaza between Main and Market streets in downtown Wheeling. The p...

WHEELING@WORK: Service, Enthusiasm Highlight Mestrovic’s Parks and Rec Role

September 30, 2019

River Valley Health Foundation Helps Citizens Access Better Health Care

September 17, 2019

If you have ever found yourself alone and facing a critical health diagnosis, you know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the maze of treatments, procedures and appointments. Such challenges are what...

WHEELING@WORK: Love and Dedication at the Heart of Humway-Warmuth’s City

September 13, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

Portion of 18th Street to Close

August 15, 2019

A portion of 18th Street, between Market and Chapline streets, will close permanently on Friday, Aug. 16, but many benefits to the community are expected to follow, according to city officials. Mayor Glenn E...

Section of Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park Temporarily Closed

August 15, 2019

The section of the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park for large breed dogs will be temporarily closed to allow the surface to rehabilitate. However, all dog owners are invited to utilize the side of the park typically...

Getting Along Swimmingly With ‘Miss Pudgie’

August 5, 2019

You may be 5 and full of the moxie only a fine pair of water wings can bring, but don’t think you’ll be getting away with anything at Grandview Pool. Miss Pudgie is watching and can act faster than the fitte...

Symbolic Burning Puts $1.9M Capitol Theatre Loan to Rest

July 11, 2019

"Does anybody here have a match?" Country music singer Slim Lehart of Jamboree USA obliged. Slim Lehart and Frank O'Brien put flame to paper. When The Capitol Theatre reopened, Lehart was so excited, he ...

Travel to India and Beyond With Upcoming EVENTS

Weelunk Staff

July 11, 2019

FESTIVAL OF INDIA Experience India’s vast cultural and spiritual history at the Festival of India, set for 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Wheeling Heritage Port. Listen to live music and watch dance performa...

Travel to India and Beyond With Upcoming EVENTS

Weelunk Staff

July 11, 2019

FESTIVAL OF INDIA Experience India’s vast cultural and spiritual history at the Festival of India, set for 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Wheeling Heritage Port. Listen to live music and watch dance performa...

WHEELING@WORK: Rejonis Navigates City Marketing With Style

July 10, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

City’s Recycling Program Now Accepting Corrugated Cardboard

June 26, 2019

The City of Wheeling’s Residential Recycling Program began more than 25 years ago and included materials such as cans and paper. Beginning Monday, July 1, corrugated cardboard will be added to the list of recyc...

WHEELING@WORK: Ward 6’s Dave Palmer — a Good Neighbor

June 19, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

City Playground Renovations Continue With Pleasanton, N. 24th Street Neighborhoods

June 15, 2019

Youngsters in the Pleasanton and N. 24th Street neighborhoods will soon have new playgrounds on which to play as next week marks the start of the renovation projects at these two locations. Departmen...

Chili Cook-off Raises $11,000 for the United Way

June 11, 2019

The 18th annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off on Saturday, June 1, produced great chili and a total of $11,000 for the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley. City officials and Cookoff Chairperson Rosemary H...

WHEELING@WORK: Ward 5 Representative Loves his Neighborhood

June 4, 2019

Ty Thorngate loves Ward 5 — and his family’s neighborhood in particular. “Now I know this might be coming from a place of bias,” he smiles, “but I'd go as far to say that my home turf, Dimmeydale, is the best n...

Beautify the City With Orrick for its 2019 Pride in Wheeling Day

May 25, 2019

It’s that time of year again, when organizations come together to launch cleanup and beautification efforts and celebrate the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the city. For the third year in a row, Orrick is ...

Ohio Valley Summer Event Guide Dedicated to ‘Scat’

May 13, 2019

Four years ago, Robert “Scat” Scatterday, wanted to get the word out about all the summer concert events around the Ohio Valley, and put those events in one easy-to-access publication. He took his idea to the C...

WHEELING@WORK: Koslik Is the City’s Newest Council Representative

April 24, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: The Big Pieces in Place

April 9, 2019

Editor’s note: A national redevelopment award here, a new building there, millions of dollars of renovations still somewhere else. What’s happening in downtown Wheeling can be hard to track, whether your city c...

WHEELING@WORK: Ward 1’s Chad Thalman — Wheeling’s Youngest Vice Mayor

April 2, 2019

Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...

WHEELING@WORK: The Mayor’s Hopes, Plans and Worries

March 19, 2019

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Weelunk stories looking at the inner workings of the city. "Wheeling@Work" is an effort to provide our readers with insight and information into our city governme...

Mayor Presents Greiner With Key to City as Topper Takeover Is Announced

March 4, 2019

West Liberty University announced a “Topper Takeover” of the City of Wheeling today at an 11 a.m. media event. Topper Takeover includes events to coincide with the MEC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at...

Mayor Elliott Delivers State of the City Address

Glenn Elliott

February 26, 2019

Editor's note: Here is the complete text of Mayor Glenn Elliott's State of the City Address delivered at noon, Feb. 26, at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Good afternoon. Welcome to the 10th annual S...

Bike Share Program Coming to Wheeling

February 25, 2019

Residents and visitors alike will soon have access to a new feature in the community that will enhance recreational and wellness opportunities. Launching in the spring, Wheeling will be home to West Virginia’s ...

October 29, 2018

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a little bit better with our fun series, “WEEasked.” Look for it a couple...

Mestrovic Serving as Panelist for National Road Bicentennial Symposium

October 26, 2018

Jesse Mestrovic, director of parks and strategic planning for the City of Wheeling, will participate in the National Road Bicentennial Symposium slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, at Washington & Jefferson Colle...

TIME TO GREEN UP: Mayor Says It’s Time to Make a Move on Recycling

September 24, 2018

Editor’s Note: In this piece in our series on the greening up of Wheeling, Weelunk sat down with city officials to talk about recycling, walkability and their vision for a greener future. Will it be cardboar...

KAYAKING OUR CREEKS (Part 2): Below the Surface

Laura Jackson Roberts

August 9, 2018

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While there’s no denying the beauty of our local waterways and the rising popularity of recreational kayaking, there’s also no denying that our creeks and rivers show the effects of pollution. Sewage, acid mine...

Christina Fisanick

July 25, 2018

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Imagine Wheeling without Oglebay Park. … At one point that nightmare was nearly reality. As one of the largest self-sustaining city parks in the country, Oglebay Park rubs shoulders with just a select few...

Kellas III Continuing Family Legacy

June 8, 2018

It depends on a person's age, really, as far as which "George Kellas" he or she remembers or knows today. And it is the family of young George Kellas that owns a legacy of working to make the Wheeling community...

Kellas III Continuing Family Legacy

June 8, 2018

It depends on a person's age, really, as far as which "George Kellas" he or she remembers or knows today. And it is the family of young George Kellas that owns a legacy of working to make the Wheeling community...

Playground Facelifts Continue in Wheeling

May 25, 2018

Many children and parents in the city of Wheeling were pleasantly surprised during their first trip to their neighborhood playground this spring because several of the facilities were refurbished with brand new...

Playground Facelifts Continue in Wheeling

May 25, 2018

Many children and parents in the city of Wheeling were pleasantly surprised during their first trip to their neighborhood playground this spring because several of the facilities were refurbished with brand new...

‘Make Wheeling Shine’ Event Set for April 7

April 2, 2018

The City of Wheeling is partnering with Williams Lea Tag to “Make Wheeling Shine” on Saturday, April 7. The cleanup will begin at 9 a.m. on Wheeling Creek, launching at Patterson Recreation Complex on Sycamore ...

Prietsch’s Brick-and-Mortar World

March 26, 2018

People. They are the common denominator, as far as Wheeling resident Jennifer Prietsch is concerned. She’s been the general manager of the Macy’s at the Ohio Valley Mall for nearly a year after she and her h...

City Issues Call for New Members on Boards, Commissions

March 22, 2018

The City of Wheeling is seeking candidates interested in serving on its volunteer boards and commissions. This call for civic engagement coincides with Mayor Glenn Elliott’s 2018 State of the City address, wher...

Ninth Annual State of the City Address

Glenn Elliott

March 13, 2018

(Here is the full text from Mayor Glenn Elliott's State of the City, delivered March 13, 2018, at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.) Good afternoon. Welcome to the 9th annual State of the City Address ...

The Crest That Didn’t Flood

March 7, 2018

Devastation. That’s what Lou Vargo with the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency thought would take place. He admits he envisioned a disaster comparable to the damage that occurred in mid-September 2004, ...

A Divided Peninsula of Souls

March 3, 2018

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It is one of the silent cities of the dead in Wheeling, but this one was split, and one half has been forgotten. The Peninsula Cemetery, once the third largest in the state of West Virginia with more than 1,...

Vagabond Chef Wins on Food Network