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Photo by Alan Olson â Crews from Reclaim Co. work with hand tools to take the roof of a building on Jefferson Avenue as part of the demolition process.
MOUNDSVILLE – Dilapidated structures around the city are currently in the process of being demolished, and the city has plans to tear down another eight in the coming months.
In November, Moundsville’s city council awarded two contracts to Fairmont-based Reclaim Co. for two sets of demolition projects; one set to claim space for the city’s new municipal building, the other to tear down buildings that were rendered unsafe due to fires. One contract for $60,605 was approved to demolish lots at 515 and 508 Jefferson Avenue, while another for $40,745 was awarded to demolish two properties at 1813 Second Street and 1002-1004 Sixth Street.
File Photo by Eric Ayres
WHEELING The benefits of living in a small town are being viewed in a newly enhanced light by officials in the city of Wheeling, who are trying to focus on some silver linings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During this unprecedented year, people across the country and around the world were thrust into a “new normal” of their daily routines because of the coronavirus outbreak and need to remain socially distanced. From classrooms to many workplaces, the daily rituals for people of all ages in large part have moved into a virtual world.
Staff Writer
WHEELING Emergency crews in the city of Wheeling may soon be seeing some upgrades as city council is slated to introduce legislation for purchases of new fire and emergency medical service equipment totaling more than a half million dollars.
Among the items on tonight’s Wheeling City Council agenda are ordinances authorizing City Manager Robert Herron to spend funds for various fire and EMS needs.
City council will be at 5:30 p.m. today for its last regularly scheduled meeting of the calendar year.
The Finance Committee of Council will be beforehand at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the November financial report.