Wheeling Island Serves Up Man v. Food Contest at New Buffet

WHEELING – Forks full of food were flying furiously Wednesday night at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack when the venue's newly refurbished Wheeling Island Buffet became a battleground for a special Man v. Food challenge. The event was hosted by none other than Casey Webb, star of the ...

City to Soon Decide Fate Of Former Clay School Building

WHEELING – Officials in the city of Wheeling are expected to soon decide the fate of the sprawling former Clay School building in East Wheeling. This week, members of Wheeling City Council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing expenditure of $125,375 with Montrose Environmental of ...

Wheeling City Council Unanimously Approves Island Carryout Measure

WHEELING – Members of Wheeling City Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously to support action that will allow a developer to open a drive-thru convenience store with a gaming parlor on Wheeling Island. A number of Wheeling Island residents spoke out against the resolution Tuesday, but ...

Cameron Dominates In State Football Semifinals

NAUGATUCK -- Cameron executed its game plan to a T on Friday night at No. 1 seed Tug Valley as the No. 4 seeded Dragons dominated both sides of the ball and came away with a 36-0 win in a Class A semifinal at Bob Brewer Stadium. The win sends the Dragons (12-1) to their first state ...

Colleagues Remember Larry ‘Babe’ Schmitt’s Passion for His Community

Colleagues of Larry “Babe” Schmitt this week are reflecting on his unbridled passion for the city of Wheeling and his many contributions to the local community and its residents over the years as an educator, coach, city leader and friend. Schmitt died Saturday at age 77, surrounded by ...