December 2, 200816 yr Author Senator Brings Money Home By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, November 30, 2008 WHEELING - Some outside West Virginia have nicknamed U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd "The Prince of Pork." But within his home state, that "pork" is seen as a meaty and valuable investment in the local communities. Byrd's influence in national politics is legendary - 50 years in the U.S. Senate; 49 years on the Senate Appropriations Committee; and $2.26 billion brought to West Virginia in just the past eight years, according to the watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste. The group sets the total of earmarks coming to West Virginia through Byrd at $3.3 billion since 1991.
December 23, 200816 yr Centre Market Ideas Shared By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH WHEELING - City leaders took the first step toward improving Center Wheeling on Monday by gathering with business owners from that area of the city. Councilman Don Atkinson said he and other city officials, including Mayor Andy McKenzie, City Manager Robert Herron, Marketing Director Joelle Ennis and council members Gloria Delbrugge, James Tiu and Robert "Herk" Henry, held the session to open a new dialogue with the business community. A lack of such dialogue is one of the biggest complaints council members hear, Atkinson said. Among the issues discussed Monday were potential changes to parking around Centre Market and throughout Center Wheeling; the possibility of restricting some streets to one-way traffic; improving area sidewalks; and perhaps starting a business facade loan program for businesses in that portion of the city. Such a program already exists in the downtown. But none of those changes will come before council studies their potential impact. Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/518645.html?nav=515
December 23, 200816 yr Arts Center Funding Reaches 80 Percent $2 million still needed for project By SHELLEY HANSON WHEELING - Eighty percent of the funding needed to construct a $10 million performing arts center at Wheeling Park High School is in place. Lawrence Miller, Ohio County Schools superintendent, told board members Monday that in addition to the $5 million being provided by the West Virginia School Building Authority, $3,036,540 has been raised since October. "We currently have 15 major sponsors who have contributed $10,000 or more. Those contributions vary from $10,000 to $1 million," Miller noted. "We have others that have indicated that they are going to participate, but until they sign on the dotted line, we do not count them." Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/519248.html
December 25, 200816 yr Author Centre Market Ideas Shared By Jennifer Compston-Strough, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, December 23, 2008 WHEELING - City leaders took the first step toward improving Center Wheeling on Monday by gathering with business owners from that area of the city. Councilman Don Atkinson said he and other city officials, including Mayor Andy McKenzie, City Manager Robert Herron, Marketing Director Joelle Ennis and council members Gloria Delbrugge, James Tiu and Robert "Herk" Henry, held the session to open a new dialogue with the business community. A lack of such dialogue is one of the biggest complaints council members hear, Atkinson said. Among the issues discussed Monday were potential changes to parking around Centre Market and throughout Center Wheeling; the possibility of restricting some streets to one-way traffic; improving area sidewalks; and perhaps starting a business facade loan program for businesses in that portion of the city. Such a program already exists in the downtown.
December 27, 200816 yr Centre Market Ideas Shared By Jennifer Compston-Strough, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, December 23, 2008 I think someone beat you to it. ;)
December 27, 200816 yr 2008: CAPITOL MUSIC HALL Downtown Still Waits For the Development By CASEY JUNKINS WHEELING - As 2008 began, City Manager Robert Herron and former Mayor Nick Sparachane said they had an aggressive plan to re-open the Capitol Music Hall and revitalize downtown Wheeling. As the year comes to a close, Herron and current Mayor Andy McKenzie are still trying to implement the changes they believe will lead to a rebirth of the city's downtown business district. The downtown, overall, continues to deteriorate. A recent walk on Main and Market streets revealed more than 40 unoccupied store fronts. The Capitol Music Hall, downtown's most marketable attraction, also remains closed. Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/518763.html?nav=515&showlayout=0 The River Of Filth Half of Ohio River unfit to swim from fecal bacteria From Staff Reports WHEELING - West Virginia is working with five other states and the federal government to clean up about 475 miles of the Ohio River that is sometimes unfit for swimming because of sewage. The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission analyzed more than 14,000 samples taken between Pittsburgh and Cairo, Ill., and found high fecal counts following heavy rains along almost half of the 981-mile river. Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/518760.html?nav=515
December 27, 200816 yr Clator Hotel Idea Doesn’t Check Out By CASEY JUNKINS WHEELING - City Operations Supervisor Tim Birch wants to know where City Council will headquarter his department if members decide to sell the Clator Operations Center to a hotel developer. And a 79-year resident of Hunter Avenue wants any potential developer to respect and consult with those who live near the property that has served as Wheeling's Operations Center since May 27, 1975. During its Tuesday meeting, council approved a resolution authorizing City Manager Robert Herron to request and receive development proposals for the 9 acres of city-owned property by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman James Tiu opposing the resolution. Voting in favor of the measure were Mayor Andy McKenzie, Vice Mayor Eugene Fahey, Councilmen Don Atkinson, Robert "Herk" Henry and Vernon Seals and Councilwoman Gloria Delbrugge. Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/517949.html
January 9, 200916 yr Author 2008: CAPITOL MUSIC HALL Downtown Still Waits For the Development By Casey Junkins, , December 27, 2008 Tax Increment Financing and the Wheeling 2020 Plan, Capitol Feasibility Study, Market Street Plaza and The 1100 Block of Main and Market streets were also discussed in this article in addition to the synopsis provided here.
January 10, 200916 yr South Wants To Be Clean South Wheeling citizens urge CDBG to pave, demolish By CASEY JUNKINS WHEELING - South Wheeling residents Timothy Dolan and Bill Weidman want the city to demolish old buildings and pave streets with its share of 2009 federal Community Development Block Grant money. During a Thursday CDBG public hearing at Ritchie Elementary School, Dolan and Wiedman expressed their concerns to Wheeling Economic and Community Development Director Nancy Prager and Community Development Specialist Gary Lange. Read more at http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/519258.html?nav=515&showlayout=0
January 27, 200916 yr Bids Sought For The ‘Green Door’ By CASEY JUNKINS WHEELING - A Center Wheeling building once home to the brothel known as the "Green Door" may soon house another business - thanks to the city's development committee. During a Friday meeting, committee members Mayor Andy McKenzie, Vice Mayor Eugene Fahey and Councilwoman Gloria Delbrugge unanimously approved publishing requests for proposals for the city-owned property at the 2124 Main St. In 2006, Wheeling police raided the building they said had served as a house of prostitution for several years. City Council then declared the building a public nuisance before assuming ownership of the structure.
February 1, 200916 yr Author Plaza Getting Help City solution: A park and more parking By Casey Junkins, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, January 24, 2009 WHEELING - With three dilapidated buildings in the Market Street Plaza awaiting demolition, city officials are moving forward with a plan to install new greenery and parking spaces in the downtown park. During a Friday city development committee meeting, members Mayor Andy McKenzie, Vice Mayor Eugene Fahey and Councilwoman Gloria Delbrugge unanimously voted to spend $110,000 in excess Tax Increment Financing revenue to renovate the plaza.
February 1, 200916 yr Author Theme Park Still Waiting For Permit By Shelley Hanson, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, January 14, 2009 TRIADELPHIA - Ohio County Commissioner Randy Wharton expects permits related to earthwork for a planned theme park at The Highlands to soon be approved. But exactly when that will happen he is not sure. A "draft permit" was approved last September by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow the Ohio County Development Authority to fill in Storch's Run, a stream on the site. The land is part of the retail development that is home to Cabela's, Wal-Mart and several other stores near Dallas Pike. The Highlands is owned by OCDA, a government body.
February 1, 200916 yr Author Rogers Hotel Target Of Health Complaint Man who raised the issue lost his home over deplorable conditions By Casey Junkins and Shlley Hanson, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, January 31, 2009 WHEELING - City officials aren't sure who owns the downtown Rogers Hotel, but a resident has filed complaints alleging building and health code violations against the man he believes is responsible for the structure. Resident Larry Tighe believes the vacant hotel is "in obvious violation of building and health codes," which led him to file complaints with both the city's building inspections department and the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department. A sign painted on the hotel's west side claims it is "fire proof," meaning that its walls could be loaded with asbestos. The building has several open windows on its upper floors, and peeling paint and collapsing plaster are visible when peering through the hotel's front door on 14th Street. According to records in the Ohio County Assessor's Office, Mark Jaber of Akron, Ohio, purchased the Rogers Hotel for $3,000 from Christopher Wright of Montgomery, W.Va., in January 2005. From 2005-2008, Jaber claimed he had plans to renovate and expand the hotel and possibly create a "full-blown" casino. But Jaber - who did not return calls this week seeking comment - has not followed through on his renovation plans.
February 5, 200916 yr :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D Group Buys Capitol Music Hall By JOHN McCABE And HEATHER ZIEGLER Staff Writers WHEELING - The Capitol Music Hall's purchase by the Wheeling Convention and Visitor's Bureau creates a "critical mass of entertainment facilities" in Wheeling, WesBanco Arena General Manager Dennis Magruder believes. The venue also will be a "new music hall, not the music hall of yesterday," Magruder added during this morning's official announcement of the Capitol's purchase. The Wheeling CVB paid $615,000 for the structure, using revenue generated through Ohio County's hotel/motel tax. Magruder, who will be overseeing the Capitol as part of his duties at WesBanco Arena, said he plans to work with local groups that operate similar venues to ensure the area maximizes its entertainment lineup. "We will work with Ohio County Schools as they work to build the new performing arts center; we will work with Earl Brown at the Victoria and the folks at Wheeling Island," Magruder said. "And to the Wheeling Symphony I say this: welcome home."
February 5, 200916 yr Rogers Owner Responds to Health Department By SHELLEY HANSON Sanitarians may soon get a closer look inside the old Rogers Hotel - a downtown Wheeling structure one city resident believes is a hazard to public health. Howard Gamble, administrator of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, said Wednesday that Mark Jaber, who is the last known owner of the building, responded to a letter from the health department, requesting that he give sanitarians access to the building for inspection.
March 11, 200916 yr Author Former Store No More By Casey Hicks and Casey Junkins, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, March 6, 2009 WHEELING - City officials were on the scene again this morning to evaluate the situation that resulted when the former Nick's Music store collapsed onto Market Street Plaza on Thursday night. City Councilman Don Atkinson knew it was "just a matter of time" before the building collapse would occur. And at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, the roughly 125-year-old building at 1055 Market St. came crumbling down, creating a large pile of rubble on the plaza. The debris was so extensive it nearly fell onto Market Street.
April 17, 200916 yr Author Capitol Tour Reveals History and Future By Joselyn King, Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, April 17, 2009 WHEELING - Bright lights. Big stars. A swimming pool. A bowling alley. What do they have in common? They've all played a role in the history of the Capitol Music Hall in downtown Wheeling. And plays, movies, Broadway shows and the Wheeling Symphony all will be returning to the building when the historic facility reopens this fall, according to its new owners. The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau now owns the Capitol Music Hall, and executive director Frank O'Brien pointed out many of its features while leading a tour of the building Thursday. He also provided some insight as to what the CVB has planned for its new acquisition. Including the initial purchase price of $615,000, the CVB plans to spend $1.7 million to get the building back into operation by Sept. 1.
May 1, 200916 yr Author Wheeling Hospital Plans $50M Tower By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register, April 23, 2009 WHEELING - Not all the economic news during the current recession is bad, as on Wednesday Wheeling Hospital announced it would proceed with a $50 million expansion to the facility. A new "Tower 5" would house additional emergency room facilities, expanded intensive care units and more physician office space, according to information presented at the hospital's board of directors meeting Wednesday evening. During the meeting, the board passed a resolution to authorize the filing of a "certificate of need" application with the West Virginia Health Care Authority. It's the first step in building the hospital expansion, officials said.
June 3, 200916 yr Council Gives Tax Dollars to Capitol $396,522 in CDBG funds set for projects By JOSELYN KING WHEELING - Councilman James Tiu presented a plan Tuesday to share the wealth the city received through nearly $400,000 in new federal tax dollars. But council instead decided to direct all the funds to the Capitol Music Hall. Wheeling has received $396,522 in federal Community Development Block Grant-Recovery funds, and council unanimously passed a resolution allocating all of the dollars to the Capitol. The money will be used to construct handicapped accessible restrooms there, and address other handicapped accessibility issues in the building.
June 4, 200916 yr http://historic-wheeling.wikispaces.com/Main+St+-+1000 ^ A couple photos of the most recent rehab. Hopefully it will get some tenants when the Capitol re-opens.
June 5, 200916 yr Council Hopes Capitol Will Provide Spark By IAN HICKS Staff Writer With nearly $400,000 in federal stimulus money now earmarked for renovations to the Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling City Council members are optimistic that improvements there will spark further development in the downtown area. Second Ward Councilman Vernon Seals believes a renovated Capitol Music Hall could be the "hook" the city needs to make the downtown area viable again for businesses. Some possible avenues for development include the former G.C. Murphy, former Rite Aid and former River City Dance Works buildings on the 1100 block of Main and Market streets. The city purchased those buildings by issuing $715,000 in Tax Increment Financing bonds in September. Those buildings remain vacant, but Seals said the city has made it known the properties are available.
August 16, 200915 yr New Trail Plan Focuses on City History By JOHN McCABE Managing Editor WHEELING - What has 11 loops, travels through four tunnels, crosses two bridges, features two overlooks, the area's only cave and also a railroad hand car, all the while preserving the last 800 feet of the city's rail line? The future Wheeling Heritage Trail, that's what - at least if Robert "Scat" Scatterday and Dr. Ben Stout have anything to say about it. Scatterday, manager/project engineer for the city's Rails to Trails organization, and Stout, a professor at Wheeling Jesuit University, have unveiled a $10 million, multi-phase plan for the future of Wheeling's trail system.
September 13, 200915 yr 58 Help Brighten the Capitol WHEELING - Mike and Kim Denning began cleaning and painting the Capitol Theatre at 8:30 a.m. Friday not because they enjoy getting dirty or having paint splatter in their hair. They did it because they want their children to make some memories there. http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/528058.html (As an aside: We're running a piece on the re-opening for my school paper, and when we went down to get photos for the article, we ended up getting a tour of it. It's a fascinating facility.)
September 30, 200915 yr $3.3 Million Still Needed for Capitol WHEELING - Officials want to raise $3.3 million to finish restoring the Capitol Theatre. About $1.75 million already has been spent to reopen and operate the theater, including $615,000 to purchase the historic structure in downtown Wheeling. Another $450,000 is due to be spent by the end of the year, bringing the total to almost $2.2 million.
December 22, 200915 yr I'm sure I've missed some developments, but... East Wheeling To Be Reborn By Casey Junkins, Staff Writer East Wheeling To Be Reborn WHEELING - Creating brand new housing opportunities for families. Demolishing dilapidated buildings. Constructing a new recreational facility with a sports complex. These are but some of the plans leaders of both the city and the Vandalia Heritage Foundation have in store as they work to implement the multimillion-dollar East Wheeling revitalization project in the areas of Jacob, Wood and McColloch streets.
December 28, 200915 yr City Makes A Capitol Investment By CASEY JUNKINS Staff Writer WHEELING - The Capitol Theatre sat dark as 2009 began, just as it had since May 2007 when Wheeling fire inspectors uncovered 23 fire code violations and LiveNation shuttered the facility. As the year comes to a close, however, the historic venue now hosts holiday events, Broadway shows and a diverse collection of musical acts.
December 28, 200915 yr Science Man Has A Plan for Old School When scientist Darryl Baynes bought the former Clay School in East Wheeling a few years ago, he wanted to establish a science and community center. Funding for the project, however, was difficult to find. Now that city leaders are looking to revitalize East Wheeling by removing blighted buildings and installing new housing, Baynes believes his school can become the hub of the neighborhood.
January 5, 201015 yr 1100 Block Is A Priority in 2010 By Casey Junkins WHEELING - Finding productive uses for city-owned buildings in the 1100 block of Main and Market streets and upgrading water and sewer systems are among Wheeling City Council members' goals for 2010.
May 13, 201015 yr Getting Smart At Centre Market Store brings science to Wheeling retail area By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer WHEELING - Visitors to Centre Market can now examine a giant-toothed replica of the jaw of a Tyrannosaurus Rex while enjoying some hand-dipped ice cream. A concept that has involved years of planning has finally become a reality for Robert and Libby Strong, co-owners of the new Smart Centre Market - an interactive science store at the corner of 22nd and Market streets in Center Wheeling. The store hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration Thursday morning. Read more at: http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/537510.html
February 2, 201510 yr I haven't posted here for a very long time, but I wanted to drop in and share some updates on projects in Wheeling: Plans Unleashed for Dog Park By Steve Novotney Weelunk.com When the ribbon is cut this summer to officially open Wheeling’s new dog park, it will represent the culmination of conversations that began more than two years ago. Residents of the Friendly City first collected during the winter of 2013, and following fundraisers, a third-place finish in PetSafe’s “Bark for Your Park” contest, and a meeting with city government officials, a location in East Wheeling has been determined, the design is nearly complete, and construction is expected to begin this spring, according to organizer Jeremy Morris. Read more at: http://weelunk.com/plans-unleashed-dog-park/ Photo essay: What’s growing in West Virginia’s urban ruins? BY JASON KANE AND ARIEL MIN PBS Newshour WHEELING, W.Va. — When Danny Swan first broke ground on his West Virginia farm in June 2008, his rototiller hit a baby doll. Then some porcelain plates. Then a pair of pantyhose. It didn’t take him long to discover that pieces of an entire urban neighborhood were buried beneath the soil — “bricks and rocks and everything else contained in houses that used to be here,” he said. Perhaps just as surprising was Swan’s desire to build a farm in that spot in the first place. “Farm 18”, as it’s become known, is not only situated on 18th Street in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Wheeling, it also sits directly adjacent to the viaduct, or bridge, of a four-lane highway. Read more at: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/farm-urban-ruins/ Rescued Wall Hosts A Flood Of Memories By Steve Novotney Weelunk.com For decades Wheeling’s residents and visitors have traveled past the history of the Friendly City’s flooding events, and despite the razing of the former Gene Long Community Center on Wheeling Island, that historical display will remain intact thanks to the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp. and the city of Wheeling. Read more at: http://weelunk.com/rescued-wall-hosts-flood-memories/ Zone Change Sought For LaBelle Property By IAN HICKS , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - Construction of 40 new housing units in South Wheeling could begin later this year if City Council approves a zone change to clear the way for the proposed LaBelle Greene housing development along 32nd Street. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/621424.html
February 2, 201510 yr I love Wheeling! Thanks for posting these articles. The photo essay about the urban farms is very inspiring.
February 4, 201510 yr Come to the Blue Church This, ‘First Friday’ Liz Paulhus “There may be a body buried under the front steps.” If that true statement does not pique your interest (or morbid curiosity) and make you want to come see “the Blue Church” in East Wheeling, then perhaps an evening of free live music will! Wheeling Heritage (WNHAC) and The Wheeling Young Preservationists (WYP) invite you to join us on Friday, February 6th for “Raise the Roof”, a free fundraiser concert featuring Ezra Hamilton, Haley Slagle, and Michael Iafrate. Come hear some amazing local talent and learn more about the plans to give this beautiful 177-year-old church a new lease on life. Read more at: http://weelunk.com/blue-church-first-fridays/
February 10, 201510 yr Petition: Save the Aetnaville Bridge The Aetnaville Bridge that connects Wheeling Island to Ohio, should be saved. It is a popular pedestrian footwalk, a bike trail; popular with joggers, grocery shoppers, the elderly, those who are not fortunate enough to have a vehicle, and people walking to work. Many local photographers use this bridge for wedding and senior portrait photography, due to the beautiful rustic setting that is the Aetnaville Bridge. It is also one of the last exits off of Wheeling Island. We are aware there is some rust on this bridge, but we have been told it needs some TLC and that the rust is surface-level only, and pieces of the bridge are NOT falling into the river. It is also located in a city neighborhood, and many mothers (and fathers) with children in tow can be seen daily, walking back and forth with bags, from grocery shopping on the Ohio side of the bridge, and back to their homes on Wheeling Island. We feel the lack of respect for the historical value of the Aetnaville Bridge, is disheartening. The north end of Wheeling Island would never be the same without the bridge. Read more at: https://www.change.org/p/west-virginia-division-of-highways-save-the-aetnaville-bridge
March 25, 201510 yr Loft apartments are coming to Downtown Wheeling! $2M Housing Project Set for Stone Center in Downtown Wheeling WHEELING - The Woda Group will spend more than $2 million to develop 22 loft-style housing units on the top three floors of the Stone Center building at 10th and Main streets in downtown Wheeling. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/628797.html
March 25, 201510 yr Now THAT is great news! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 28, 201510 yr I like how the article includes an explanation of what market-rate apartments are: Stone Center Lofts is a market-rate development, meaning it will not include any income-based units.
March 28, 201510 yr I was in Wheeling earlier this year. Really impressed with the built environment and topography the city offers. It was fun to walk around the downtown. It has great architecture and history. The place just drips potential. I am cheering for this city. Has a craft brewery opened up yet? Great article about Farm 18
March 31, 201510 yr I was just in Wheeling for the Cyclones vs. Nailers game on Sunday. The built environment really is great. The city was completely dead (it was Sunday and every business was closed). We walked around some of the city and really enjoyed it. They have a public market called Centre Market that was really nice. Most of the buildings had a plaque mentioning the history of the building and the city at the time it was built. Also, Wheeling Brewing Company is at Centre Market. I'll definitely go back on a day when things are open.
April 5, 201510 yr I was just in Wheeling for the Cyclones vs. Nailers game on Sunday. The built environment really is great. The city was completely dead (it was Sunday and every business was closed). We walked around some of the city and really enjoyed it. They have a public market called Centre Market that was really nice. Most of the buildings had a plaque mentioning the history of the building and the city at the time it was built. Also, Wheeling Brewing Company is at Centre Market. I'll definitely go back on a day when things are open. Likewise, I hope that more things start keeping Sunday hours.
April 5, 201510 yr Mmmm...Popcorn Wins Pitch Contest WEST LIBERTY - Local popcorn start-up, Mmm ... Popcorn, is the winner of the recent West Liberty University Pitch Contest that was held on Thursday, March 26, at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville. (...) The Martins Ferry couple have been popping corn at home as a cottage industry for about a year and are looking for a storefront in Wheeling. Read more here: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/629711/Mmmm-----Popcorn-Wins-Pitch-Contest.html?nav=510 Connors Q&A: “The Downtown Of Any City Is The Heart” She’s a believer. She’s a fighter. She’s a professional. And she’s determined. She is Joelle Connors, a business development specialist for the Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) in downtown Wheeling. Her focus is attracting new businesses to Ohio County, and she concentrates often on the continued rebirth of downtown Wheeling. If you have an idea and contact her, she will sit down with you and offer you a path to making that idea become a reality. Read more here: http://weelunk.com/connors-qa-the-downtown-of-any-city-is-the-heart/
October 1, 20159 yr More Housing For Downtown Old Boury warehouse will be renovated WHEELING - About 70 more loft apartments will be available in downtown Wheeling a little over a year from now, as the Woda Group will invest about $13 million to convert the former Boury Warehouse at 16th and Main streets. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/643570/More-Housing-For-Downtown.html?nav=515
October 1, 20159 yr :clap: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 3, 20159 yr The Health Plan, a non-profit health insurance company, is moving its headquarters from St. Clairsville to downtown Wheeling. The Health Plan Heading Home to Downtown Wheeling By IAN HICKS City Editor , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - The Health Plan's anticipated spring groundbreaking on its new corporate headquarters represents something that hasn't happened in about 30 years - new construction by a private company in downtown Wheeling. On Wednesday, the non-profit health insurance company announced plans to build a $16 million, four-story building on city-owned greenspace in the 1100 block between Main and Market streets. The company will bring with it about 325 employees currently working out of its St. Clairsville headquarters. Read more here: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/648314/The-Health-Plan-Heading-Home-to-Downtown-Wheeling.html?nav=515
December 3, 20159 yr ^Good news, although it would be preferable for the company to occupy any one of Wheeling's many vacant buildings instead of adding more square feet to a market that probably has 60% or greater vacancy rates.
January 5, 20169 yr Just because there is vacant space, doesn't mean that the vacant space works for all possible users of the space
January 6, 20169 yr Author There are many buildings with large floor plates that are vacant: Arcue, Wheeling Steel and I think another (name not coming to me - but it's not the Professional). At least this uses vacant land created when historic structures were razed outright for "parks" and "grass."
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