“Council Briefs: $80 million sewer, water system bonds moving forward” Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/council-br...

Alive and live at tonight’s Wheeling City Council meeting! Couple things: 1. There’s a slew of ordinances totaling almost $500k for new police cruisers and equipment, and 2. A resolution and ordinance related to potential (likely) sewer bonds totaling up to $80,000,000!

“Ohio Co. BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction” The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...

"Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage" A female massage therapist has accused Shrewsbury of groping her during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/senate-can...

Live and alive at tonight’s city council meeting! A typical slow summer agenda with some intersection amendments. A few new ordinances I’ll dig into over the next couple days before the council votes on them at their meeting next week!

“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 is here. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/disaster-d...

"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 raise for city employees. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/councilors...

Live here at tonight’s city council meeting. Biggest thing on the agenda is the expected approval of $6 million in bonds for continued sewer and water projects.

“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 PODA changes, among other issues. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/council-me...

"Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration" Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/cc-dont-ho...

"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. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/questions-...

"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 the way. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/triadelphi...

Live here at tonight’s city council meeting. This is the start of the second year of this session’s four-year term.

"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 recover. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/surviving-...

“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. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/the-sun-do...

"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. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/eight-dead...

Updated: At a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, authorities confirmed the death of an unidentified male. The death toll from Saturday's flash floods in Ohio County is now eight people. One person remains unaccounted for at this time. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/seventh-vi...

“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 city council meeting. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/devastatin...

Updated: Authorities now say seven are dead from Saturday's flash floods after the body of a 71-year-old woman was found in the Ohio River near New Martinsville roughly 40 miles south of Wheeling. The Intelligencer reports one is still missing. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/victims-fr...

"Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue" At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/victims-fr...

“Five dead, several missing 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 missing. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/five-dead-...

The neighborhood cats don’t want to be my friend and it hurts more than any human rejection could.

Birthday sandwiched between the Pulse Nightclub shooting and Trump’s birthday. I don’t want to hear it.

“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 future for the city. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/local-fash...

“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 mailers. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ketchum-re...

“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 topics. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/mayor-proc...

"Wheeling’s 'Whodunit?' – Charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation" Patel faces misdemeanor charges related to his alleged involvement in a campaign to send anonymous political mailers days before the 2024 municipal election. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/charges-filed-in-mailer-investigation

“Gov. 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 consequences for area businesses. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/morrisey-s...

I wear many hats in life. Today’s hat is a New York-style hotdog slinger.

Buggy returns are a testament of our society. Saw one today where someone didn’t bother placing theirs correctly and everyone behind them just placed them wherever. Took 30 seconds max to put them correctly.

"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 vaccine exemptions in the state. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/aclu-msj-s...

“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 Tuesday. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/councilors...

"CC: Enough is Enough. We Need to Improve Our Community" Spencer Porter, founder of a local youth retention nonprofit, says now is the time for Wheeling to uphold its values in the face of 'bullying' targeting local women. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/cc-enough-...

“Community Corner: New maps detail Wheeling’s 2024 mayoral election” One year after voters elected Denny Magruder their mayor, new maps detailing candidate support and voter turnout show signs of why the results were so divided. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/cc-new-map...

“State nonprofits decry ‘devastating, severe’ AmeriCorps cuts” West Virginia nonprofit organizations, current and former service members and other community leaders spoke against last month's sweeping AmeriCorps. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/wv-nonprof...

When—or if—this is all over, a lot of people will need to be imprisoned. And they should be lucky prison is the result. You don’t get to violate people’s rights and live a normal life afterwards.

“Sewer systems, streets and traffic rule the day at council meeting” Councilors approved ordinances seeking to replace outdated sewer systems and resurface area streets, while the vice mayor defended the city’s Planning Commission amid controversy. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/infrastruc...

Live and alive at the Wheeling City Council meeting tonight. Nothing too crazy on the agenda tonight. Street resurfacing contracts, opioid settlement funds for WTRF programming and grass cutting contracts. A chill late-spring meeting we hope!

Community Corner: ‘We must stand up for AmeriCorps’ “At a time of rising loneliness, deep division, and pressing community needs, we can’t afford to stand by as one of the few institutions still stitching us together is threatened—we must stand up for it.” www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/lte-we-mus...

“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. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/americorps...

'Heartbreaking,' MoJo reeling after AmeriCorps funding cuts The Mother Jones Center for Resilient Community saw a majority of their workforce evaporate after major AmeriCorps funds were slashed by DOGE. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/mojo-reeli...

BREAKING: Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to narrowly uphold the city’s camping ban enacted last year. The vote comes after six other cities in West Virginia have adopted similar legislation in recent years. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/morgantown...

“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. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/trump-admi...

UPDATE: 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 from the jurisdiction. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/judge-orde...

NEW: 'ACLU-WV sues after Marshall student visa 'unlawfully' revoked' The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the Trump administration officials unlawfully revoked their client’s student visa. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/aclu-wv-su...

“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’ Wednesday, April 16. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/local-nonp...

NEW: 'ACLU-WV sues after Marshall student visa 'unlawfully' revoked' The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the Trump administration officials unlawfully revoked their client’s student visa. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/aclu-wv-su...

‘Council OKs engineering plans from Clay School demo 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 infrastructure, among other issues. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/council-ok...

Monster Truck show in town and not a single country boy came in to work. I’m pissed. I was going to find my husband tonight smh

Just had my first ramps of the season. That stank is ancestral. Every generation of Hudson flows through me when I take a bit of that stinky weed.