City News
Washington Avenue Bridge Beam Transport Schedule Update
Published on April 23, 2026
Beam transport for the Washington Avenue Bridge project will continue through Friday and may occur during daytime hours as needed. Trucks will back d…
Washington Avenue Bridge Beam Transport Schedule Change
Published on April 21, 2026
Beam transport for the Washington Avenue Bridge project scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The delivery w…
Washington Avenue Bridge Beam Transport to Impact Traffic
Published on April 17, 2026
Starting Monday at 8 p.m. and continuing each night through Friday, crews will be transporting a crane and beams for the Washington Avenue bridge pro…
Temporary Street Closure Scheduled for 15th Street Near Clay School
Published on April 14, 2026
Fifteenth Street in East Wheeling, near Clay School, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 14–17 to accommodate demolition work. Residents …
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park in East Wheeling Opening April 15
Published on April 09, 2026
The City of Wheeling is pleased to announce that the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at Tunnel Green in East Wheeling will re-open for the season at 9 a.…
City of Wheeling Named Tree City USA for the Third Time
Published on April 08, 2026
The Arbor Day Foundation has once again named the City of Wheeling a Tree City USA in recognition of its ongoing commitment to planting, growing and …
Annual Wheeling Fire Hydrant Inspections to Begin April 13
Published on April 06, 2026
Beginning Monday, April 13, the Wheeling Fire Department will begin inspecting fire hydrants throughout all city neighborhoods. The process will take…
Wing Fest Flying into Centre Market on June 13
Published on March 18, 2026
From classic buffalo to bold, specialty flavors, Wing Fest will bring the heat to Centre Market from noon – 8 p.m., Saturday, June 13, in partnership…
Road Closure Scheduled for Greenwood Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Published on March 06, 2026
A portion of Reid Avenue will be temporarily closed next week for the Greenwood Storm Sewer Improvement Project.Beginning Monday, March 9, Reid Avenu…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at Garden Park in Warwood to Open Early
Published on March 05, 2026
Following requests from residents eager to return to the dog park with their pets, the City of Wheeling will reopen the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park a…
Wheeling Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings to Start Back Up This Month
Published on March 03, 2026
The Wheeling Police Department will resume all in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings this month following a winter break.The department holds f…
City of Wheeling Announces 2026 Spring Cleanup Schedule
Published on March 02, 2026
The City of Wheeling will host a Spring Cleanup beginning later this month, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted …
Vegetation Removal Project Near Heritage Port Begins Tomorrow
Published on February 19, 2026
Crews will begin removing vegetation along the riverbank near Heritage Port on Friday, Feb. 20. Work will take place between WesBanco Arena and the s…
Dimmeydale Storm Sewer Project Slated to begin Monday
Published on February 19, 2026
A storm sewer project is scheduled to begin in the Dimmeydale section of Wheeling on Monday, Feb. 23. Crews will begin work near the creek in Dimmeyd…
City of Wheeling Establishes Housing Development Task Force to Address Barriers to New Home Construction
Published on February 18, 2026
Mayor Denny Magruder has established a Housing Development Task Force to examine barriers to constructing new housing, particularly single-family hom…
Wheeling Fire Now Accepting Applications for Firefighters; Two Career Open Houses Scheduled
Published on February 03, 2026
The Wheeling Fire Department has announced that testing for probationary firefighters will be held on March 4, 2026. Interested candidates must apply…
City of Wheeling Crews Prepared for Winter Storm
Published on January 23, 2026
In anticipation of this weekend’s predicted winter weather, the City of Wheeling is prepared to clear snow and manage the impacts of the storm. Full …
Wheeling Police to Host Monthly Downtown/Centre Market Crime Watch Group
Published on January 21, 2026
The Wheeling Police Department will host a monthly Downtown/Centre Market Crime Watch Group for businesses in the Downtown and Centre Market areas.Th…
City of Wheeling Offers Tips to Help Residents Avoid Frozen Pipes
Published on January 20, 2026
With a stretch of bitterly cold weather in the forecast for the area, the City of Wheeling is reminding residents to take steps to prevent frozen wat…
