City News
City of Wheeling’s Facade Improvement Program Application Deadline Approaching
Published on February 08, 2022
The deadline for the City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is quickly approaching as applications are due to the office of…
City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Receives Mini Grant for Educational Outreach Effort
Published on January 24, 2022
The City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD) has received a mini grant totaling nearly $1,600 from the Northern Panhandle Resource …
City Officials Remind Property Owners About Snow Removal Responsibility
Published on January 06, 2022
With the onset of winter weather, officials with the City of Wheeling want to remind property owners of their responsibility to ensure walkways are c…
Washington Avenue Bridge Set to Close for Repairs Jan. 3
Published on December 28, 2021
The Washington Avenue Bridge is set to close for repairs on Monday, Jan. 3 for approximately 30 days. The repairs come on the heels of an inspection …
City Council Members Share Favorite Holiday Memories
Published on December 22, 2021
The holiday season brings out a bit of the kid in all of us. As we approach Christmas and the new year, some members of Wheeling City Council reflect…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park Closed for the Season
Published on December 20, 2021
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park, located at the City’s Tunnel Green Recreation Complex, is closed for the season and will re-open in the spring.The c…
City of Wheeling Opposes Upcoming AEP Power Outage
Published on December 10, 2021
The City of Wheeling is expressing disappointment in a planned power outage by American Electric Power scheduled for this weekend.
The outage, s…
“Food for Fines” Instituted by the City of Wheeling for a Fifth Year
Published on December 07, 2021
In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Wheeling will once again be accepting a donation of five non-perishable food items in lieu of the …
Temporary Road Closures Occurring as a Part of Downtown Water Main Improvement Project
Published on November 29, 2021
Some roads in Downtown Wheeling will see some temporary closures this week because of work associated with the water main improvement project.
O…
5th Annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for Dec. 11 at Ohio Valley Mall
Published on November 29, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are once again excited to hold ‘Operation Toy Lift’ on Saturday, Dec. 11 at th…
City of Wheeling Partnering with GovPilot for More Efficient Code Enforcement
Published on November 24, 2021
The City of Wheeling’s new partnership with GovPilot will result in modernizing the Building & Planning’s Department’s approach to code enforceme…
Avoid a Holiday FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) Clog - Tips for Keeping Home Plumbing and Public Sewer Lines Clear
Published on November 23, 2021
With the holidays upon us, City of Wheeling officials want to remind residents that the proper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG) typical with c…
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving; Sanitation Collection on Holiday Schedule
Published on November 22, 2021
In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Wheeling offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26. The sanitation and recycling collect…
City of Wheeling Once Again Bringing Ice Skating to the Plaza on Market
Published on November 22, 2021
A holiday tree on the Plaza plus ice skating equals a whole lot of fun! And you don’t even have to travel to New York City!In conjunction with Small …
City of Wheeling Fines Can Now be Paid Online
Published on November 16, 2021
City of Wheeling fines including traffic citations, municipal court fines and building code violations can now be paid online via the City’s website.…
Temporary Road Closure to Impact Portion of Chapline Street
Published on November 14, 2021
There will be temporary road closure on Chapline Street between 14th Street and 16th Street on Monday, Nov. 15 and Tuesday, Nov. 16 in order to compl…
City of Wheeling Launching Holiday Season Wednesday with Winter on the Plaza
Published on November 14, 2021
Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 17! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on the Plaza, the City’s holiday tree lighting ce…
Wheeling Residents Can Now Receive Boil Orders/Water Service Interruption Notifications Via Wireless Emergency Notification System
Published on November 04, 2021
City of Wheeling residents who would like to receive boil order and water service interruption alerts can now do so via the Wireless Emergency Notifi…
City of Wheeling Making Progress on Industrial and Commercial Backflow Preventer Compliance
Published on October 29, 2021
The City of Wheeling’s Water Department continues to take steps to ensure its water supply remains free of contamination with the use of backflow pre…
Marina Docks to be Removed and Repaired
Published on October 28, 2021
The City of Wheeling’s Public Works Department will be removing the docks at the Wheeling Island Marina on Monday, Nov. 1. The docks will be repaired…
