City News
City of Wheeling Instituting Free/Validated Parking in Certain Areas of Downtown
Published on December 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling will be instituting free/validated parking in certain areas of Downtown, effective Friday, Dec. 8.There will be free on-street p…
Wheeling Water Department Instituting New Bill Pay Service; Customers Paying Bills Electronically or Via Autopay Must Re-Register
Published on December 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling Water Department will begin working with a new service provider for online payments effective Dec. 12. The transition will requi…
WVDOT Provides Update as Work on Wheeling Streetscape Project Continues into Winter
Published on December 06, 2023
*EDITOR'S NOTE - This press release was written and distributed by WVDOT.A project that will beautify the downtown Wheeling streets is making progres…
"A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas" Returns for its Fifth Year at Towngate Theatre
Published on December 05, 2023
Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer as the Bridge & Tunnel Collective proudly presents the return of "A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas"…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks Closing for Season
Published on November 29, 2023
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks at the Tunnel Green Recreation Complex in East Wheeling and at Garden Park in Warwood will close for the season on M…
OVRTA Trolley Providing FREE Small Business Saturday Transportation
Published on November 22, 2023
Making your way to Wheeling retailers on Small Business Saturday - Nov. 25 - just got easier via OVRTA’s Queen of the Valley trolley. The trolley wil…
“Food for Fines” Again Instituted by the City of Wheeling
Published on November 22, 2023
In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Wheeling will once again be accepting a donation of five non-perishable food, cleaning or personal h…
Free Ice Skating Coming to the Plaza on Market
Published on November 21, 2023
Small Business Saturday is upon us. After seeing what Wheeling merchants have to offer, conclude the day - Saturday - Nov. 25 - by checking out the i…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 14, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, Novemb…
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit Wheeling During 2023 Tour
Published on November 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling, Wheeling Park, the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce and Warwood Tool are pleased to welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to…
City of Wheeling Launching Holiday Season with Winter on the Plaza
Published on November 02, 2023
Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 15! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on the Plaza, the City’s holiday tree lighting ce…
Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and Screening of Hocus Pocus 2 Being Moved Indoors
Published on October 26, 2023
Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and screening of Hocus Pocus 2 slated for Saturday at Warwood’s Garden Park ha…
Wheeling Hospital/WVUHS Regional Cancer Center Project Finalized
Published on October 25, 2023
After two years of planning, the process of beginning the Wheeling Hospital/West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) Regional Cancer Center pro…
City of Wheeling Hosting Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and Screening of Hocus Pocus 2
Published on October 19, 2023
Join in some Halloween fun as the City of Wheeling is hosting a Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree followed by a screening of Hocus Pocus 2. The event is slate…
Clay School Community Block Party on Tap for Thursday
Published on October 17, 2023
The City of Wheeling, along with other project stakeholders, invites the community to join them at a community block party aimed at shaping the futur…
IMLA Announces New President, Rosemary Humway-Warmuth
Published on October 02, 2023
*EDITOR'S NOTE - This press release was written and distributed by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)In a business meeting held o…
Dog Park to Close for Maintenance
Published on September 26, 2023
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at Tunnel Green-East Wheeling will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 27-29, for maintenance. Pet parents and …
Wheeling Parks & Rec to Host Pottery Paint Party
Published on September 18, 2023
The City of Wheeling, in conjunction with Be Kind Ceramics, will host a Pottery Paint Party from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24 at the shelter in Garden …
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Relocated to WesBanco Arena
Published on August 23, 2023
Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Waterfront Wednesday concert slated for this evening at Heritage Port is being relocated to the WesBanc…
Free Movie Night Featuring Top Gun Maverick Slated for Saturday – National Aviation Day – at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport
Published on August 14, 2023
The City of Wheeling, in collaboration with the Ohio County Commission, will host a free movie night featuring Top Gun Maverick beginning at dusk, Sa…
