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AmeriCorps cuts threaten access to local produce in Wheeling

Grow Ohio Valley’s AmeriCorps program was eliminated. They’re concerned about access to locally grown produce as peak season approaches.

May 2 •

April 2025

'Heartbreaking,' MoJo reeling after AmeriCorps funding cuts

The Mother Jones Center for Resilient Community saw a majority of their workforce evaporate after critical AmeriCorps funds were slashed by DOGE.

Apr 30 •

Morgantown voters narrowly uphold camping ban ordinance

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to uphold the city’s camping ban enacted last year. The vote comes after six other cities in West Virginia have…

Apr 30 •

Trump administration restores legal status for some WV international students

The Trump administration has restored visas and SEVIS records for some international students in West Virginia, but the relief could be temporary.

Apr 28 •

Judge orders Marshall student’s F-1 visa restored

In a Wednesday, April 23 filing, Judge Robert Chambers issued a temporary restraining order restoring a Marshall student’s visa and barring his removal…

Apr 23 •

Local nonprofit hosts professional development workshop, ‘Evening Buzz’ event

Why Don’t You Stay Awhile, a Wheeling nonprofit encouraging young people to stay in the Ohio Valley, hosted a professional workshop and ‘Evening Buzz…

Apr 19 •

ACLU-WV sues after Marshall student’s visa 'unlawfully' revoked

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Trump administration officials unlawfully revoked their…

Apr 18 •

Council OKs engineering plans from Clay School demolition at April 15 meeting

The Wheeling City Council met Tuesday, April 15 to discuss demolition plans for the former Clay School building and loans for sewer and water…

Apr 16 •

Council meets to issue proclamations and pass several ordinances

Wheeling’s city council met Tuesday, April 1 for an atypically hour-long meeting filled with public hearings, proclamations and several ordinances…

Apr 4 •

Feline fanatics pack council chambers ahead of cat ordinance vote

Opponents to a proposal to ban the intentional feeding of stray cats voiced their opinions Tuesday urging councilors to reconsider. They did just that…

Apr 2 •

March 2025

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