City News
Santa, Tree Lighting and Free Ice Skating Featured at Winter on the Plaza Nov. 18
Published on November 12, 2026
The City of Wheeling will kick off the winter season Wednesday, Nov. 18, with its annual Winter on the Plaza celebration, featuring Santa’s arri…
Water Tap Installation to Close Section of Chapline Street
Published on November 12, 2026
A section of Chapline Street from 20th Street to 22nd Street will be closed from Friday, Nov. 13 to Wednesday, Nov. 18 for the installation…
Opportunity Zones Designation Gives Wheeling New Advantage for Economic Growth
Published on November 06, 2026
The City of Wheeling's inclusion in West Virginia's Opportunity Zones 2.0 program provides a valuable new tool to attract private investment, encoura…
Paving Information - Week of Nov. 2
Published on November 02, 2026
Lane M from Indiana Street to Kentucky Street will be paved on Wednesday or Thursday this week. As a result, there will be no parking on the re…
Wheeling Water Department Reminds Property Owners to Complete Service Line Inventory Survey
Published on November 02, 2026
The City of Wheeling’s Water Department is reminding residents and business owners to complete the Service Line Inventory Survey to help id…
Tree Trimming Work Scheduled Along Heritage Trail Beginning Nov. 3
Published on October 30, 2026
Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, tree trimming work will take place along the Heritage Trail between the Washington Avenue intersection and the Community St…
Junior Avenue Bridge to Close Nov. 3 for Crosswalk Installation
Published on October 29, 2026
The Junior Avenue Bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 to allow for the installation of pedestrian crosswalks at the intersect…
Wheeling Recreation Department to Host Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party Oct. 29
Published on October 27, 2026
The Wheeling Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween at Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Heritage…
Sewer Line Repair on North End of Market Plaza to Impact Parking
Published on October 23, 2026
Parking will be unavailable on the north end of Market Plaza, between the alley and 10th Street, beginning this afternoon to accommodate a sewer line…
Paving Information - Week of Oct. 26
Published on October 23, 2026
Street resurfacing and related work within the City will continue next week. As a result, there will be no parking on the respective streets on the d…
Washington Avenue Bridge Celebration Schedule of Events
Published on October 16, 2026
3-7 p.m.- Food from The Gringo, Greco's, Faygo's & Dupe's Scoops- Kids Zone including inflatable slide, face painting and balloon animals. Please…
Paving Information - Week of Oct. 19
Published on October 16, 2026
Street resurfacing and related work within the City will continue next week. As a result, there will be no parking on the respective streets on the d…
WFD to Hold Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Oct. 29
Published on October 13, 2026
The public is invited to join the Wheeling Fire Department for its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at th…
Paving Information - Week of Oct. 12
Published on October 09, 2026
Street resurfacing and related work within the City will continue next week. As a result, there will be no parking on the respective streets on the d…
Community Celebration Planned Ahead of Washington Avenue Bridge Reopening Slated for Oct. 18
Published on October 07, 2026
After about 10 months of construction, the wait is almost over for motorists who have missed traveling across the Washington Avenue Bridge.The City o…
Source Water Protection Plan Update Slated for Tuesday
Published on October 01, 2026
Kendra Hatcher of Downstream Strategies will update City officials on Wheeling’s Source Water Protection Plan during the Public Works Committee meeti…
Portion of Heritage Trail in Warwood Closed Through Friday
Published on September 30, 2026
A portion of the Heritage Trail directly behind Warwood School will be closed through Friday to accommodate pump rehabilitation and testing. Tra…
Storm Sewer Installation Planned Near Community Street and Angle Avenue
Published on September 28, 2026
Crews will begin work Wednesday on the installation of a storm sewer near Community Street and Angle Avenue in the Elm Grove section of the City. The…
Heritage Trail Section to Close for Gateway Center Construction
Published on September 23, 2026
A portion of the Heritage Trail near the Suspension Bridge in Downtown Wheeling will close beginning Thursday, Sept. 24, to accommodate construction …
Glenwood Road Slip Repair Project Begins Sept. 24
Published on September 22, 2026
The Glenwood Road slip repair project is scheduled to begin Thursday morning, Sept. 24. Intermittent road closures of 15 to 30 minutes may be necessa…
