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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…

Aug 22 •

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…

Aug 20 •

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…

Aug 14 •

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…

Aug 13 •

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…

Aug 11 •

July 2025

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…

Jul 23 •

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…

Jul 22 •

Council meets as second year of the term begins

Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and…

Jul 8 •

Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration

WFP founder Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t…

Jul 7 •

Questions raised over city support for Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration

A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.

Jul 2 •

Triadelphia councilor asks Wheeling to assist with water bill overages

Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in…

Jul 1 •

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