City News
City Crews Beginning to Collect Flood Debris
Published on April 05, 2024
As flood waters recede, city crews are beginning to collect debris or damaged items that are landfill appropriate. Residents should place the items t…
City of Wheeling Flood Cleanup Information for Friday, April 5
Published on April 05, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River in Wheeling crested around 8 p.m., Thursday at 41.49 feet. Water levels are continuing to d…
April 4 Ohio River Flood Information
Published on April 04, 2024
Important Information from the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and Wheeling Public Safety on today's (Thursday, April 4) Ohio River …
Time Change for Wheeling City Council Meeting
Published on April 03, 2024
The City Council meeting slated for Friday, April 5 in Council Chambers will now begin at noon rather than 4 p.m. Please note the time change.
City Council Meeting Postponed Due to Weather
Published on April 02, 2024
Due to inclement weather in the forecast and out an abundance of caution, Wheeling’s City Council meeting slated for 5:30 p.m., today in City Council…
Hempfield Tunnel is Open
Published on March 29, 2024
The City Manager’s Office has announced that repair work on the Hempfield Tunnel is complete and that the tunnel has re-opened for public use. Wheeli…
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks Opening for Season Monday
Published on March 29, 2024
WHEELING, W.VA. – The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Parks at the Tunnel Green Recreation Complex in East Wheeling and at Garden Park in Warwood will re-open…
City Reminding Community of Sign Ordinance
Published on March 27, 2024
Officials with the City of Wheeling want to remind the community of an ordinance that prohibits any type of signage in the right-of-ways within city …
Love Your Neighborhood Mini Grant Program Applications Now Available
Published on March 21, 2024
The City of Wheeling is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities via a mini grant program entitled Love Your Neighborhood. The …
Wheeling Named Tree City USA
Published on March 19, 2024
Wheeling has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the first y…
Dismantling of Centre Market Parking Structure to Begin in March
Published on February 26, 2024
Dismantling of Centre Market Parking Structure is slated to begin next week. The following is a schedule for the work:
Chapline Street betwee…
Portion of Washington Avenue to Be Restricted to One Lane Feb. 26-29
Published on February 23, 2024
From Feb. 26-29, Washington Avenue from Currie Drive across the Washington Avenue Bridge will be restricted to one lane of traffic while crews take…
Community Survey Now Available - City Seeks Public Input for Comprehensive Plan
Published on February 21, 2024
The community survey - one part of the City of Wheeling’s comprehensive planning process - is now available for residents to share their thoughts on …
City of Wheeling Now Accepting Community Development Block Grant Applications from Non-Profit Agencies
Published on February 08, 2024
The City of Wheeling’s Economic and Community Development Department is now accepting applications from public service agencies for Community Develop…
City Seeking Public Input for Comprehensive Plan
Published on February 05, 2024
The City of Wheeling will be hosting their first of four public workshops, marking the beginning of the community process to create a city-wide Compr…
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…
