City News
Free Summer Entertainment Sponsored by the City of Wheeling Kicks Off Wednesday
Published on May 19, 2025
The City of Wheeling is excited to launch another season of free summer entertainment this week, beginning with Waterfront Wednesday at Heritage Port…
Join Councilor Ty Thorngate and fellow Council Members for Inaugural PODA Walk
Published on May 14, 2025
Help us celebrate the launch of Wheeling’s new Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 16. The inaugural walk will begin at B…
25th Annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff to Spice Up Heritage Port on June 7
Published on May 12, 2025
When you combine a festive atmosphere, live music, classic cars, and mouthwatering chili, you’ve got the perfect recipe for the 25th Annual Wheeling …
Wheeling PD Law Enforcement Memorial Set for May 12
Published on May 05, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during …
Statement on Sewage in Storm Drains on Valley View Avenue
Published on April 30, 2025
The City of Wheeling was made aware of a sewage odor in the area of Valley View Avenue. Testing was done by the City’s Water Pollution Control Divisi…
Wheeling’s Assistant City Manager Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Published on April 18, 2025
Bill Lanham, Assistant City Manager of Wheeling, W.Va., recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/Coun…
Wheeling and Ohio County Leaders Bring Priority Community Projects to Washington, D.C.
Published on April 17, 2025
Mayor Denny Magruder traveled to Washington, DC, on April 8–9 alongside City Manager Robert Herron, Wheeling CVB Executive Director Frank O’Brien and…
Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Announces 2025 Inductees
Published on April 17, 2025
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board has revealed the names of 12 individuals to be honored at the 2025 induction ceremony this summer. The announcement…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks Opening for Season on Tuesday
Published on April 14, 2025
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks at Tunnel Green - East Wheeling and Garden Park - Warwood will OPEN for the season on Tuesday, April 15. For informa…
Monday Recycling Collection Update
Published on April 07, 2025
Recycling collection will resume the normal schedule today.
Friday Recycling Collection Update
Published on April 04, 2025
A mechanical breakdown is still creating challenges for recycling pickup. This week’s FRIDAY recycling collection for neighborhoods with RED bins wil…
Thursday Recycling Collection Update
Published on April 03, 2025
Due to a mechanical breakdown, this week’s THURSDAY recycling collection for neighborhoods with RED bins will now be picked up on April 17. In the me…
Wednesday Recycling Collection Update
Published on April 02, 2025
Due to a mechanical breakdown, this week’s WEDNESDAY recycling collection for neighborhoods with RED bins will now be picked up on April 16. In the m…
Recycling Collection Update
Published on April 01, 2025
Due to a mechanical breakdown, this week’s Monday and Tuesday recycling collection for neighborhoods with RED bins will be picked up the week of Apri…
Recycling Pickup Impacted by Mechanical Challenges
Published on March 28, 2025
Due to mechanical challenges, recycling in the following neighborhoods will not be picked up today: North Park, Clearview and Warwood from N. 19th St…
Infrastructure Work to Close Key Avenue on March 27
Published on March 26, 2025
Beginning Thursday, March 27, Key Avenue in the Elm Grove section of Wheeling will be closed for a sewer line replacement and water line relocation a…
Gaewood Storm Sewer Improvement Project Beginning March 31
Published on March 21, 2025
On March 31, crews will begin a storm sewer improvement project along Gaewood Avenue, Fernwood Avenue and East Cove Avenue in the Elm Grove neighborh…
Wheeling Resident Nathan Greene Appointed City’s Finance Director
Published on March 20, 2025
Wheeling resident Nathan Greene has been appointed as the Friendly City’s next Finance Director. Council approved the appointment Thursday during a c…
City of Wheeling Transitioning Council Meeting Video from Facebook to YouTube for Improved Quality
Published on March 17, 2025
To enhance the video and sound quality of City Council meetings, the City of Wheeling will transition its video stream from Facebook to YouTube, begi…
Wheeling Police to Resume In-Person Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 04, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will resume all in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings this month following a winter hiatus.WPD currently holds s…
