Wheeling Free Press

28/07/2025

Come out this Saturday, Aug. 2 and see Wheeling Free Press LIVE at the Wheeling Arts Festival! Stop by and join the conversation as we make an arts fest community project, donate to get a 'poorly-written poem' or short story or learn more about this little one-man band

23/07/2025

“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.

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.

22/07/2025

"Rewind: 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.

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.

08/07/2025

“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.

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.

07/07/2025

"Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration"

WFP founder 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.

WFP founder 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.

02/07/2025

"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.

A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.

01/07/2025

"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.

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.

29/06/2025

"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.

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.

27/06/2025

"Ninth fatality from 6/14 confirmed; Second round of flash floods strike"

On the same day Sandra Kay Parsons was confirmed dead after flash floods devastated the county earlier this month, another round of heavy rains inundated streets and homes once more.

On the same day Sandra Kay Parsons was confirmed dead after flash floods devastated the county earlier this month, another round of heavy rains inundated streets and homes once more.

25/06/2025

“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.

...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.