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Staff Writer File Photo This artist’s rendering highlights conceptual plans for a new Robrecht Riverfront Park at the mouth of Wheeling Creek at the Ohio River in downtown Wheeling. City officials and business leaders want to keep a focus on waterfront development as a catalyst to growth as they look to help shape the future of Wheeling. WHEELING — City officials and business leaders in Wheeling are looking to the city’s waterfronts as a key to future economic development for the Friendly City. A focus on waterfront development — including property along both the Ohio River and Wh...

Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott’s announcement last week that the city is planning to see what additional financial assistance it can offer to struggling busines

Photo by Scott McCloskey WHEELING — After more than a year on the assembly line, the Wheeling Fire Department’s new, custom-built aerial truck rolled into town this week. Firefighters took part in training sessions over several days this week to familiarize themselves with the newest addition to the fleet. The $1.2-million ladder truck, custom built by the Sutphen Corporation, is nearly 12 feet high and just shy of 47 feet long. It will be temporarily housed at the Wheeling Island Fire Station before moving permanently to WFD headquarters in Center Wheeling. “We’re very pleased,” Wh...

File Photo The first step toward a B&O tax rebate for small businesses in Wheeling struggling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic came this week. City leaders don’t want to stop there, and are looking at additional ways to bring help to local retailers. Wheeling City Council had a first reading this week for an ordinance enacting a new, one-time B&O tax rebate.The ordinance is expected to be adopted following a second reading Feb. 16. “(W)e’re not thinking that’s the end here,” Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott said. “We’re going to be looking at other ways to provide some addition...

Feb 3, 2021 File photo Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger, seen here holding a past press conference, told city council Tuesday that he would like a roster of 83 to 85 officers for his department. WHEELING — Members of Wheeling City Council met with Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger Tuesday to discuss the needs of the Wheeling Police Department, especially staffing. Schwertfeger said he could use more. This has been an ongoing conversation among city leaders in recent months, and Tuesday’s discussion comes in the wake of the release of the Wheeling Police Department’s annu...