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Mountain State Justice sues Monongalia Co. over controversial panhandling ban
The nonprofit law firm filed suit Wednesday against what they argue is an unconstitutional ban on panhandling. Other W.Va. municipalities have adopted…
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Wheeling council approves controversial anti-panhandling ordinance
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Wheeling City Council approved a “Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety” ordinance that saw six citizens and one councilor oppose its…
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Council approves Island redevelopment; Clay School countdown begins
The Wheeling City Council also approved its fifth opioid settlement request for WTRF-7News and alluded to flood repairs wrapping up in the near future.
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Gambling on the Future: Council approves Island redevelopment amid community concerns
Larry Lewis, owner of Bogey’s Carryout, can move forward with a convenient store with gambling machines after a heated month’s long council debate.
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Wheeling approves second police opioid settlement request; Panhandling ordinance updated
Councilors overwhelmingly approved a request by the city’s police department to utilize $40,000 of opioid settlement funds to purchase Cellebrite, a…
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Where do we go from here? The QB Controversy in Pittsburgh
With seven games remaining in the Steelers regular season, the question of which quarterback to stick with, Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, hangs heavy…
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Wheeling to consider second police request for opioid settlement funds
The Wheeling Police Department is requesting $40,000 of opioid settlement funds to acquire technology from an Israeli-based phone-hacking company…
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Panhandling Ban Adopted; Police Request Opioid Settlement Funds
Council adopted its panhandling ban by a vote of 5-1 on Wednesday, while the city's police department is back requested a further $40,000 of opioid…
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Donald Trump wins White House; Republicans sweep statewide races
Former President Donald Trump has won his bid for re-election. Meanwhile, Republicans in West Virginia increased their Legislative majority and swept…
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COMMENTARY: Vote AGAINST the Constitutional Amendment
The state legislature wants you to add a constitutional ban to an already prohibited activity, medically-assisted death. We suggest you reject the…
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Early voting begins in West Virginia
Roughly one hundred people per hour cast their ballots in Ohio County during early voting, signaling a potentially historic turnout.
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Council Condensed: Panhandling Ban Introduced, Community Grants Awarded
Council heard their first reading of a proposed amendment to the city charter that would effectively ban panhandling in Wheeling.
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