“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.
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