City News
City Drinking Water Never Compromised by Chemical Spill
Published on February 14, 2023
Officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department want to assure all customers that the drinking water was never compromised by the recent chemi…
Delbert Appointed City’s Building and Planning Director
Published on February 07, 2023
City Manager Robert Herron announced today that Brenda J. Delbert has been appointed to the position of Building and Planning Director, effective imm…
Drinking Water Protection Public Meeting Slated for Feb. 21
Published on February 06, 2023
The City of Wheeling will host a Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) meeting at 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Council Chambers, City-Count…
OVRTA/EORTA Expanded Services Underway
Published on January 11, 2023
Expanded transportation services to assist with employment opportunities announced last month by the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority (O…
City of Wheeling Now Accepting CDBG Applications from Non-Profits
Published on January 10, 2023
The City of Wheeling’s Economic and Community Development Department is now accepting applications from public service agencies for Community Develop…
City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program Again Expanding to Include EMO Zoning Districts
Published on January 09, 2023
The City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is expanding once again to include EMO zoning districts. Applications for the program are acc…
Wheeling Non-Profit Agencies Selected to Receive ARPA Funding
Published on January 09, 2023
Projects totaling $1,007,901 at 18 non-profit agencies have been selected for funding through the City of Wheeling’s ARPA allocation to the Community…
To report any water-related concerns, residents should contact (304) 234-3835 until further notice.
Published on December 26, 2022
To report any water-related concerns, residents should contact (304) 234-3835 until further notice.
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…
