City News
Phone Service Restored
Published on December 23, 2022
Phone service at the City’s Operations Center in the Clator section of Wheeling has been restored.
Phone Service to Operations Down
Published on December 23, 2022
Due to an issue with the main circuit at Frontier’s Central Office, the phones at the City’s Operations Center in the Clator section of Wheeling are …
Portion of Third Street Closed
Published on December 23, 2022
Due to hazardous conditions, a portion of Third Street between Kenney and Main streets is closed until further notice.
Avoid a Holiday FOG (Fat, Oil & Grease) Clog - City of Wheeling Offers Tips for Keeping Home Plumbing and Public Sewer Lines Clear
Published on December 21, 2022
With the holidays upon us, City of Wheeling officials want to remind residents that the proper disposal of fats, oil and grease (FOG) typical with co…
City of Wheeling Offers Reminder on Avoiding Water Line Freeze Up
Published on December 20, 2022
Although holiday spirit will be running high in the coming days, the forecasted temperatures are expected to plummet, and the City of Wheeling is off…
OVRTA/EORTA Expanding Services on Trial Basis
Published on December 16, 2022
Public transportation in the Upper Ohio Valley will be expanding on a trial basis as a result of public input during a public hearing last month. Sev…
“Food for Fines” Instituted by the City of Wheeling for a Sixth Year
Published on December 07, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Wheeling will once again be accepting a donation of five non-perishable food items in lieu of the $1…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park Closing for Season on Dec. 4
Published on December 01, 2022
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at the Tunnel Green Recreation Complex in East Wheeling will close for the season on Sunday, Dec. 4 and will re-open …
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Sponsors a Special Holiday Revue with Bridge + Tunnel Collective
Published on December 01, 2022
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission announced today that it will sponsor a “A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas” musical revue at Towngate Theatre…
City of Wheeling Hosting "Paws with Claus" - Take a Photo of Your Pet with Santa
Published on November 29, 2022
Jolly Old St. Nick will make a return to Wheeling from the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 3 for "Paws with Claus" at the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at…
OVRTA Providing Free Downtown Bus Route on Small Business Saturday
Published on November 22, 2022
City officials are encouraging patrons to shop the many Wheeling retail outlets this Small Business Saturday and the Ohio Valley Regional Transportat…
City of Wheeling Once Again Bringing Ice Skating to the Plaza on Market
Published on November 21, 2022
Although Winter on the Plaza and the Fantasy in Lights parade are behind us, the festivities will continue in Downtown Wheeling this weekend with ice…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 16, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 18, 2022, for the annual Fanta…
City of Wheeling Launching Holiday Season with Winter on the Plaza
Published on November 04, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 16! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on the Plaza, the City’s holiday tree lighting ce…
Demolition at Edgington Lane Park to Begin Wednesday
Published on November 01, 2022
Demolition at the Edgington Lane Park in the City’s Woodsdale neighborhood is slated to begin Wednesday, Nov. 2 in preparation for the playground rev…
City of Wheeling Makes Contribution to J.B. Chambers All-Inclusive Playground Project
Published on October 26, 2022
The City of Wheeling has made a $10,000 contribution to the Wheeling YMCA’s J.B. Chambers All-Inclusive Playground project. City officials joined YMC…
WVU Medicine to Build New Regional Cancer Center in Center Wheeling
Published on October 21, 2022
*EDITOR'S NOTE - This press release was written and distributed by WVU Medicine.Residents of Wheeling, the Northern Panhandle, and the West Virginia-…
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Announces Pop-Up Art Exhibit at WesBanco Arena
Published on October 19, 2022
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several talented artists…
City of Wheeling Hosting Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and Screening of Hocus Pocus
Published on October 14, 2022
Join in some Halloween fun as the City of Wheeling is hosting a Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree followed by a screening of Hocus Pocus. The event is slated …
Several Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced in Coming Week
Published on October 14, 2022
Several streets and alleys in the City of Wheeling will be milled and resurfaced in the coming week. As a result, there will be no parking on the res…
