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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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Justice Hudson
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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Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue
Recovery efforts continue in Wheeling as eight are now confirmed dead. One person remains missing at this time.
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Updated: Eight dead after flash floods devastate Ohio County
Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more…
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Local fashion show sparks visions of what could be in Wheeling
With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter…
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Rosemary Ketchum reacts to charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation
Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political…
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Council meets, mayor proclaims “Pride in Wheeling” Day
Councilors met Tuesday, June 3 to discuss a variety of issues, including Valley View sewage seepage and parking problems in Center Wheeling, among other…
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May 2025

Wheeling’s 'Whodunit?' – Charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation
Anand Patel faces misdemeanor charges related to his alleged involvement in a campaign to send anonymous ‘negative’ political mailers days before the…
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Morrisey submits request to remove soda from food stamps
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced last week his administration’s plan to see soda exempted from food stamp purchases. If approved, it could have…
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ACLU-WV, MSJ sue over Morrisey’s vaccine exemption order
The groups filed suit Friday on behalf of two parents with immunocompromised-children seeking injunctive relief against an executive order expanding…
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Councilors hear Center Market redevelopment plan, pass several ordinances
The Wheeling City Council heard of future development projects and adopted several ordinances, including a rare ‘no’ vote, at their regular meeting…
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CC: Enough is Enough. We Need to Improve Our Community
The rollercoaster so many of us have been subjected to by a local bully on our airwaves has been grueling and disheartening for those who hold our…
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