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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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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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June 2025

Surviving the June 14 Flood: Barbara's Story
Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to…
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Ninth fatality from 6/14 confirmed; Second round of flash floods strike
On the same day Sandra Kay Parsons was confirmed dead after flash floods devastated the county earlier this month, another round of heavy rains…
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The sun does not always shine in West Virginia…
...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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Eight people dead, one missing as flood recovery enters fifth day
As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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Devastating flash floods, fatalities loom heavy over city council meeting
Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent…
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Seventh victim identified from weekend floods; At least one person missing
The body of a 71-year-old woman was found in Wetzel County Monday, roughly 40 miles south of Wheeling. Authorities are asking those with missing loved…
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