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The concept of “sandbagging” actually meant hard work for some downtown Wheeling businesses Thursday located near the Ohio River. As the rising river water was expected to crest by evening, some businesses were making last minute preparations to shield items from the water while others were already beginning clean-up efforts. Waterfront Hall was closed after […]

WHEELING — A spectacular view of the Ohio River looms large everyday through the newly placed glass doors and windows of the rehabilitated and recently opened

WHEELING – A spectacular view of the Ohio River looms large everyday through the newly placed glass doors and windows of the rehabilitated and recently opened Waterfront Place on Water Street in downtown Wheeling. On Wednesday, the scene was gray and the water was rising. Dan Milleson, owner and developer of Waterfront Place, wasn’t worried […]

WHEELING – City leaders in Wheeling are considering a proposal to convert traffic flow along Water Street at Heritage Port to one-way in light of increased vehicular traffic to Waterfront Hall. Many visitors to the new downtown hotspot have been slapped with parking tickets during the day, when parking is prohibited on the west side […]

More than a year after Wheeling City Council adopted a new Upper Floor Incentive Program, the first participant in the initiative has been approved for funding. This month, members of Wheeling City Council passed the first resolution to provide an Upper Floor Incentive Program grant for LSRG LLC in the amount of $200,000. The registered […]

WHEELING — Dust in the city is a sign of progress and excitement for the mayors who toured downtown Wheeling during the final day of the annual Southern Municipal Conference. Over the three-day event, representatives from 14 states gathered at Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge to meet and gain insights about city leadership. Those participating in […]

As setup continues at the waterfront for the 22nd installment of the Heritage Music BluesFest, presented by Yuengling, founder and longtime executive director of the festival Bruce Wheeler teased that this year’s festival will keep the “format the same” but the “talent fresh.” The “same format” of the festival is a three-day long celebration of […]

WHEELING — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Wheeling on Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the flurry of investments taking place in t

WHEELING — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Wheeling on Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the flurry of investments taking place in t

WHEELING – After nearly two and a half years without a permanent home, it appears Avenue Eats is locating to Wheeling’s waterfront. On its Facebook page Sunday, the new Waterfront Hall at Wheeling’s Heritage Port posted: “Avenue Eats, welcome to Waterfront Hall. We plan to make something fun for all of you. Coming mid-summer 2023!” […]