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šŸŒ± Wheeling Park families challenge alternative school move

Wheeling, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Wheeling! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Wheeling Park families challenge alternative school move
  • A new chapter for children's mental health care in Wheeling
  • Gas prices ease, with Wheeling below the regional average

Also on today's calendar: Advent Lessons & Carols and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 35.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Special Education Parents Speak Out On Alternative School Move To WPHS (theintelligencer.net) ā€” Parents and teachers say moving the alternative school into Wheeling Park High School threatens special education studentsā€™ access to a sensory room and familiar routines. District officials say the move will proceed this month because the current building lacks heat, while board members called for further discussion before permanent changes.
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2. Orchard Park Transitions to WVU Medicine Healthy Minds (theintelligencer.net) ā€” Wheeling's former Orchard Park Hospital has joined WVU Medicine, a move leaders say will stabilize inpatient mental health care for children and teens. Operating as Healthy Minds - Kids since Nov. 1, the 30-bed facility currently serves 11 patients, with staffing support and potential service growth intended to help it reach full capacity.
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3. Gas prices drop 10 cents in Northern West Virginia (wtrf.com) ā€” Wheeling drivers are paying an average of $3.925 a gallon for regular gasoline, below Northern West Virginiaā€™s $4.024 average, according to AAA. The regional average fell 10 cents this week as crude oil prices eased, though pump prices remain unusually high for November.
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4. Wheeling Symphony Opens Season with Bernsteinā€”and Bernstein (symphony.org) ā€” Leonard Bernstein's daughter Jamie will share stories about her father as the Wheeling Symphony performs his music Nov. 19 at the Capitol Theatre. Vocalist Morgan James joins the orchestra for ā€œBernstein in Story and Song,ā€ pairing familiar works with a daughter's perspective on the celebrated conductor and composer.
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5. Christmas at the Highlands brings holiday crafts and cheer to Triadelphia, W.Va. (wtov9.com) ā€” Christmas at the Highlands drew about 6,200 shoppers to Triadelphia Nov. 6ā€“8, setting attendance records while supporting vendors and trade-school scholarships. Organizers said admission proceeds benefit the Wayne Wilhelm Scholarship Fund, which awards five $1,000 scholarships to Wheeling Park students heading into trades.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are there any cat rescues around?
    My daughter found a beautiful grey cat behind Warwood Kroger. (Nextdoor Warwood)
  • TOMORROW: Iā€™m looking for 2 or 3 guys to help me clean my basement.
    Probably 4 to 6 hours. $15 to $20 per hour (depending on which area). Work to include (but not limited to): removing an upright freezer (up 3 steps),ā€¦ (Nextdoor Elm Grove)
  • Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Wheeling. Apply here.
  • Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration posted a job opening for Duct Cleaning Tech in Wheeling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheeling here.

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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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