At its Oct. 7 meeting Wheeling City Council consolidated several readings and approved a series of ordinances, contracts and resolutions covering water/sewer purchases and engineering contracts, facade grants, CDBG service allocations and an Oglebay Park bond authorization.

On Oct. 7 the Wheeling City Council approved an ordinance authorizing up to $80 million in combined waterworks and sewer system improvement revenue bonds and adopted new water and sewer rates. Council members and city staff said bond proceeds and rate revenue will fund multiple water-main and wastewater-plant projects; contractors are expected to ‌

Cabell County Schools anticipates loss of positions due to 217 fewer students enrolled this year.

Leaders discuss equity in education funding amid rising competition from charters and homeschools.

Officials express concern about public funding disparities related to student enrollment decline.

Park service intends to create hiking and biking trails near Gauley and Meadow confluence.

Official guarantees expedited processing for permit applications amid previous delays.

Counts plan to petition court to redraw disputed county lines affecting residential properties.

Brad Crowell aims to improve fire service equipment bidding processes for Berkeley County.

County leaders express frustration over state highway funding and local revenue generation issues.

Commission celebrates Penny Shull's retirement after 17 years of exemplary public service.

Upcoming meeting includes disciplinary hearing and plans to auction Fellowsville property in November.

School representatives express concerns over funding transparency and educational resource distribution.

School integrates credit recovery class into elective slots to assist struggling students.

Brewston Schools explore credit recovery for middle school as staffing and funding issues rise.

Commissioners review planning amendments for renewable projects and address telecom service issues.

Agency members explore funding opportunities and assess collaboration for housing initiatives.

City officials emphasize community feedback for housing and urban planning initiatives.

Council discusses developing a small area plan with community input and investment opportunities.

City staff explores prospectus options to attract developers for Morgantown housing projects.

Board discusses positive public feedback from Greenmont Park meeting and future projects.

Council moves forward with property demolition and begins planning a Lower Greenmont study.

Kayla Dillo raises concerns about funding and animal care at Fayette County Humane Society.

Commission plans to hire staff after Fayette County Humane Society ends its contract.

Shelter director and staff address overcrowding and transparency issues at commission meeting.