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Stinky Semantics: How a solid waste authority devolves into petty politics
A mundane, often forgotten, governing body hosts the most vitriolic meeting this reporter has ever attended apparently due to one member’s consistent…
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Wheeling to close homeless camp despite shelter bed shortage
City councilors in Wheeling gave their symbolic support for the city manager’s decision to close an exempted camp housing people experiencing…
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Council Briefs: $80 million sewer, water system bonds moving forward
Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from…
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Ohio County BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction
The Ohio County Board of Education narrowly rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released…
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Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage
A female massage therapist has accused Zach Shrewsbury of groping her four times during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says…
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Council Briefs: Sewer system, wastewater treatment projects see nearly $3 million approved
Councilors approved millions in funds for projects at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and heard first readings of nearly $500k for new police…
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OPINION: “Do we need another coffee place?” For a few reasons, probably not
The Wheeling Planning Commission Monday signed off on yet another drive-through business in an already chaotic stretch of (st)road on Woodsdale. We…
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Council Briefs: Slim summer agenda features traffic changes, street paving
The Wheeling City Council held its first meeting of the month Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a slim agenda. Changes to traffic rules and discussions of new…
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Sen. Sanders packs Capitol Theatre for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour
Speaking to a packed house in Wheeling during his ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour, Sen. Sanders and four regional activists shared their desires to see a more…
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Federal disaster declaration approved for Ohio, Marion counties
One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration…
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Rewind: Councilors approve $6,000,000 sewer bonds, consider 2.5% city pay raise
Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay…
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