Wheeling Free Press

10/27/2025

“Wheeling to close homeless camp despite shelter bed shortage”

City councilors in Wheeling gave their symbolic support for the city manager’s decision to close an exempted camp housing people experiencing homelessness.

City councilors in Wheeling gave their symbolic support for the city manager’s decision to close an exempted camp housing people experiencing homelessness.

09/04/2025

“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.

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.

09/04/2025

The WV First Foundation’s Region 1 Expert Panel is asking community members in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties to share their perspectives.

Your input will help guide how opioid settlement funds are invested to support families, strengthen services, and save lives.

Survey closes October 3rd.
Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsev6Zr8q8Y5utE2odVMnRk5R3Keqt4mgJsiLhRARY2B1TwQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102307142483983015186

08/27/2025

“Ohio County BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction”

The Ohio County Board of Education narrowly rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.

The Ohio County Board of Education narrowly rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.

08/22/2025

"Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage"

A female massage therapist has accused Zach Shrewsbury of groping her four times during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.

A female massage therapist has accused Zach Shrewsbury of groping her four times during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.

08/20/2025

“Council Briefs: Sewer system, wastewater treatment projects see nearly $3 million approved”

Councilors approved millions in funds for projects at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and heard first readings of nearly $500k for new police vehicles and equipment.

Councilors approved millions in funds for projects at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and heard first readings of nearly $500k for new police vehicles and equipment.

08/14/2025

“OPINION: “Do we need another coffee place?” For a few reasons, probably not”

The Wheeling Planning Commission Monday signed off on yet another drive-through business on an already chaotic stretch of (st)road in Woodsdale. We argue that’s not great ‘planning’ for a few reasons.

The Wheeling Planning Commission Monday signed off on yet another drive-through business in an already chaotic stretch of (st)road in Woodsdale. We argue that’s not great ‘planning’ for a few reasons.

08/13/2025

Council Briefs: Slim summer agenda features traffic changes, street paving

The Wheeling City Council held its first meeting of the month Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a slim agenda. Changes to traffic rules and discussions of new paving projects highlighted the sprint of a meeting.

The Wheeling City Council held its first meeting of the month Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a slim agenda. Changes to traffic rules and discussions of new paving projects highlighted the sprint of a meeting.

08/11/2025

“Sen. Sanders packs Capitol Theatre for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour”

Speaking to a packed house in Wheeling during his ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour, Sen. Sanders and four regional activists shared their desires to see a more equitable, affordable, and accountable nation.

Speaking to a packed house in Wheeling during his ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour, Sen. Sanders and four regional activists shared their desires to see a more equitable, affordable, and accountable nation.

08/01/2025

Happening live tomorrow at Wheeling Park from 11:00 to 8:00: Wheeling Free Press - An Arts Fest Community Project!

Throughout the day at Arts Fest we'll be collecting YOUR thoughts and stories about Wheeling! How does it work? Great question!

1. Come say hi at the Wheeling Free Press booth! This project is friendly for ALL ages, so bring the kiddo kiddos, adult kiddos and elderly kiddos!
2. Check out the five prompts listed.
3. Say your name, where you're from and answer one of the prompts.
4. After the event, your answer will be combined with others and become one seamless project!

Don't feel like you have anything to share? Trust me, you're wrong! Everyone's story holds power; all you need to do is plant the seed and watch it grow! Let Wheeling Free Press be your garden!

See you tomorrow!

07/31/2025

Take your support for Wheeling Free Press on the road with a one-of-a-kind custom-made tote bag!

Designed and screen printed by my friend Hannah Hedrick at Spore Print Press, a simple message has transformed into a dear design you'll love for years. Take it with you while you shop local, walk the streets of Wheeling or travel the state and, like the cool guy in the corner of the design, let everyone around you know, "I support local independent media!"

You can find these beauts at Wheeling Arts Fest this Saturday, August 2. You can also find Spore Print Press there slinging her timeless wares like stickers, shirts, prints and more!

See you Saturday!

07/28/2025

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