City News
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…
Wheeling Island's Parks Undergoing Tree Maintenance
Published on January 16, 2026
Wheeling Island’s parks are receiving tree maintenance to ensure the continued health and safety of the urban forest. Through the end of the year, La…
City of Wheeling Now Accepting CDBG Applications from Local Nonprofits
Published on January 13, 2026
The City of Wheeling’s Department of Economic and Community Development is inviting public service agencies to apply for Community Development Block …
State of the City Address Slated for Feb. 10
Published on January 09, 2026
Mayor Denny Magruder will deliver the 16th annual State of the City address at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Wheeling Park’s White Palace, 1801 Nation…
Operations Department Beginning Christmas Tree Collection
Published on January 06, 2026
With the conclusion of the holiday season, the City’s Operations Department will begin collecting live Christmas trees. Residents may place trees at …
City of Wheeling Reminds Residents to Keep Fats, Oils and Grease Out of Drains This Holiday Season
Published on December 18, 2025
As holiday cooking ramps up, City officials are reminding Wheeling residents to be cognizant of how they dispose of fats, oils and grease (FOG). A fe…
Highland Park Leaf Collection Occurring Thursday and Friday
Published on December 10, 2025
Leaf collection will occur tomorrow and Friday in the Highland Park area of the City. Residents are asked to place their leaves at the curb for picku…
Leaf Collection Continues in Wheeling Neighborhoods
Published on December 09, 2025
Leaf collection will occur today in North Wheeling, as well as on Haddale and Paxton Avenues. Residents are asked to place their leaves at the curb f…
Homeless Camp Cleanup Carries Significant Price Tag
Published on December 06, 2025
The City of Wheeling’s exempted homeless camp near the maintenance trail in the Fulton neighborhood has been closed and the cleanup came with a signi…
“Food for Fines” Program Returns for the 2025 Holiday Season
Published on December 03, 2025
The City of Wheeling is once again launching its popular “Food for Fines” program, inviting residents to donate five non-perishable food items, clean…
