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Wheeling, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Wheeling! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Wheeling is reinventing itself as a year-round destination
  • What a new data center could mean for jobs in Wheeling

Also on today's calendar: Wheeling's Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun, a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where the River Meets the Road: Wheeling's History, Hills and Happenings Keep Visitors Coming Back (theintelligencer.net) — Wheeling is showcased as a compact, walkable destination packed with history, riverfront recreation, and year-round entertainment, from Oglebay and Wheeling Park to the Capitol Theatre and WesBanco Arena. The article highlights how the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau is investing in projects like the planned Wheeling Gateway Center and promoting festivals, concerts, and sports to keep visitors—and their dollars—coming to town.
   

• Federal Cuts To Medicaid Endanger Addiction Treatment, This West Virginia Morning (wvpublic.org) — A new data center planned for Wheeling shares the spotlight with an in-depth look at how federal Medicaid cuts could threaten addiction treatment for tens of thousands of West Virginians. The radio episode also touches on changing Medicaid benefit rules and recent flooding in Boone County, offering a broad snapshot of statewide challenges.
   

📸 Around Wheeling

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For thought: If the Foundry property hadn't been sold, what would you want done with it?
    Since it was sold, what would you want on that property, other than what will likely happen? (Nextdoor Clearview)
  • Bob Evans Restaurants posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Wheeling. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Wheeling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheeling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Moundsville

  • Wheeling Post 1 Outlasts Moundsville Post 3 (theintelligencer.net)
  • Grand Vue Park features outdoor recreation, seasonal activities for visitors (theintelligencer.net)
  • Officials: Revenue ‘Clerical Error' From State Will Not Impact Services, Budget in Marshall County Schools (theintelligencer.net)

Wellsburg

Ok Wheeling! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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