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Historic Landmarks Commission OKs Waterfront Demolition

WHEELING — Members of the Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission on Thursday agreed to recommend approval of a request to demolish several structures within the city’s Downtown Historic District to clear the way for the proposed $58.7 million JC Lando waterfront development and hotel ...

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Cabbage roll dinner scheduled for Aug. 11 WHEELING – The Warwood United Methodist Church, 1438 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, is scheduled to serve a cabbage roll dinner on Aug. 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The meal includes homemade cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and choice of dessert. The cost is $15. Meals can be eaten in or taken out. After dinner people can visit the farmers’ market in Garden Park and hear music by the On the Rocks band. Portion of Mt. de Chantal Road closed Friday morning WHEELING, W.Va. - Mt. de Chantal Road between Hunter Avenue and Pallister ...

Cram Session: Capito Provides Report On Effort To Pass Multiple Bills Before Recess

CHARLESTON – Members of the U.S. Senate have less than 24 hours to pass a number of bills before they head out for a five-week recess, including government funding bills, confirmations of nominations and election regulations. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., provided an update to reporters Thursday morning from Capitol Hill, remaining optimistic that her Senate colleagues can make quick work of their agenda items. “While it looks like it's too much and some of (the bills) may fall off, I think the core ones will get done or we're going to stay here until we get them ...

Field reviews conducted for Market Street Bridge replacement options

Local and state officials recently conducted field reviews of the proposed locations for a new crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge. In a newsletter update on the project released Thursday, Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Executive Director Mike Paprocki provided an update on the process. The field reviews were held July 23, with representatives of BHJ, HDR Engineering, the West Virginia Division of Highways, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the City of Follansbee and the City of Steubenville taking part. “Walking the corridors together ...

Annual Breakfast To Highlight Marshall County Projects

MOUNDSVILLE — Local business leaders, elected officials and residents will have an opportunity to hear updates on major projects and initiatives during the annual State of Marshall County Breakfast on Sept. 17 at Grand Vue Park. Hosted by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, the event ...