City News
Wheeling Police to Hold Career Open House on Jan. 31
Published on January 22, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will be hosting a career open house for those interested in becoming a police officer next week.
The career…
Exemption to the City’s Prohibited Camping on Public Property Ordinance Issued
Published on January 19, 2024
City Manager Robert Herron, at the request of Mark Phillips of Catholic Charities, has issued an exemption to the City’s Prohibited Camping on Public…
Sewer Repair to Occur on 12th Street Beginning Thursday
Published on January 17, 2024
Crews will be repairing a sewer line on the north side of 12th Street between Main and Market streets beginning Thursday. Traffic will be maintained …
Water Main Installation Update
Published on January 16, 2024
The water main installation on National Road and Merwin Street north of National Road is complete. Crews are currently installing the water main on B…
City Launches Informational Webpage for Streetscape Project
Published on January 10, 2024
In an effort to keep the public informed about the Wheeling Streetscape Project, the City has added an additional page to their website that provides…
Filing Period for May Election Begins Jan. 8
Published on January 05, 2024
The filing period for those wishing to run for Mayor or City Council in the May 2024 election is Jan. 8-27. Candidates can file to run for office in …
Water Line Installation Impacting Traffic on Merwin and Wagner Streets
Published on January 03, 2024
A new water line main is being installed on Merwin Street north of National Road. As a result, Merwin Street is closed to traffic while crews are wor…
Operations Department Picking Up Christmas Trees
Published on January 02, 2024
With the conclusion of the holiday season, the City's Operations Department will begin collecting Christmas trees. To have a tree picked up, resident…
Heritage Trail Tunnel Closed Until Further Notice
Published on December 19, 2023
Due to a structural defect, the tunnel on Heritage Trail at Tunnel Green in East Wheeling will be closed until further notice. Trail users should pla…
Wheeling Parks & Rec Hosting Virtual 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Published on December 08, 2023
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping for a little fun via a virtual 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt hosted by the City of …
City of Wheeling Instituting Free/Validated Parking in Certain Areas of Downtown
Published on December 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling will be instituting free/validated parking in certain areas of Downtown, effective Friday, Dec. 8.There will be free on-street p…
Wheeling Water Department Instituting New Bill Pay Service; Customers Paying Bills Electronically or Via Autopay Must Re-Register
Published on December 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling Water Department will begin working with a new service provider for online payments effective Dec. 12. The transition will requi…
WVDOT Provides Update as Work on Wheeling Streetscape Project Continues into Winter
Published on December 06, 2023
*EDITOR'S NOTE - This press release was written and distributed by WVDOT.A project that will beautify the downtown Wheeling streets is making progres…
"A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas" Returns for its Fifth Year at Towngate Theatre
Published on December 05, 2023
Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer as the Bridge & Tunnel Collective proudly presents the return of "A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas"…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks Closing for Season
Published on November 29, 2023
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks at the Tunnel Green Recreation Complex in East Wheeling and at Garden Park in Warwood will close for the season on M…
OVRTA Trolley Providing FREE Small Business Saturday Transportation
Published on November 22, 2023
Making your way to Wheeling retailers on Small Business Saturday - Nov. 25 - just got easier via OVRTA’s Queen of the Valley trolley. The trolley wil…
“Food for Fines” Again Instituted by the City of Wheeling
Published on November 22, 2023
In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Wheeling will once again be accepting a donation of five non-perishable food, cleaning or personal h…
Free Ice Skating Coming to the Plaza on Market
Published on November 21, 2023
Small Business Saturday is upon us. After seeing what Wheeling merchants have to offer, conclude the day - Saturday - Nov. 25 - by checking out the i…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 14, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, Novemb…
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit Wheeling During 2023 Tour
Published on November 07, 2023
The City of Wheeling, Wheeling Park, the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce and Warwood Tool are pleased to welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to…
