WEIRTON — A man wanted by Weirton police for allegedly stealing a vehicle and firearm earlier this year was ... The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia ... Copyright © 2025 Wheeling Newspapers, Inc. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100 ELM GROVE, W.Va. — Drivers visiting Elm Grove, near the Pizza Hut off National Road, will now be greeted by a new sign. On Friday, city officials unveiled the new signage in the "Corner of Wheeling," paying tribute to Elm Grove's rich history and culture. The Monument Bridge, the oldest bridge in West Virginia, ties the sign and the community together. "I'm so excited," said Sixth Ward Councilman Dave Palmer. "As I said when I unveiled the sign, I had goosebumps and I really truly mean that. It really feels good. I don't know how to explain it. I'm so thankful for so many people." The sign was funded through the 2024 'Love Your Neighborhood Mini Grant,' a City of Wheeling program in which each ward was eligible for $5,000. The Elm Grove Business Association designed and purchased the sign. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Prospect Park Alliance arborist Malcolm Gore counted the rings on a tree stump at the top of a hill in Prospect Park Counting tree rings for age isn’t entirely accurate But he estimated the tree that stood there just hours earlier on Monday was around 100 years old It was originally one of nine massive American elms that made up the Dog Beach Elm Grove — a popular spot named after a nearby dog-swimming area The tree died after being infected by Dutch elm disease High foot traffic and a drought last fall added to the elm's stress Lots of folks have stopped today and said that this is like a magical place where they've had ceremonies and parties and things like that,” Gore said but all that foot traffic adds up to compaction and erosion which basically hurts the trees’ ability to take up nutrients and water from the ground.” Two other trees in the grove have also died He estimates they're about 75 to 100 years old as well It’s a harsh reality after the Prospect Park Alliance worked for months to save the trees — doing everything from inoculating them against the fungus creating a fenced perimeter and using fertilizer “I've put a lot of work into this grove and we lost [three] this spring but it's part of the job also — you kind of The Dog Beach Elm Grove is the largest grouping of the trees in Prospect Park, Gore said. Typically, Prospect Park Alliance arborists try to catch Dutch elm disease early and prune infected wood before the disease reaches a tree’s roots. But, the Alliance says, some trees are beyond healing. When elms have to be taken down, they’re replaced with new plantings. Gore said removing the three threes at the Dog Beach Elm Grove will also prevent dead limbs from potentially falling on anyone walking through it. He spent Monday explaining the commotion to passersby like Bryan Wachtel, who was walking his dog, Hazel. “So I know that this is the park's little collection right here, so it’s sad to be losing so many," Wachtel said. Visual artist Shelley Krapes-Mackinnon said she’s been visiting the trees for years. On Monday she sat down on a nearby bench to sketch the remaining trees. “It’s the limbs of the trees that are so compelling, the arms and the free-flowing lines,” she said. “It’s really a sight, it’s a composition and it's beautiful.” Gore said the fence will remain in place for at least a year to help the soil recover and hopefully preserve the health of the six trees that will remain. New York City’s subways aren’t run by City Hall. Should that change? A “prolonged stretch of unsettled” conditions will keep things wet, the National Weather Service says. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Gothamist is a website about New York City news What the village of Elm Grove will look like in the future hinges on development and pedestrian safety decisions that are on the minds of the two incumbents and two challengers each seeking one of three spots up for grabs in Tuesday's election The Journal Sentinel interviewed incumbents Tom Castile and Kristina Sayas as well as candidate Jim Olson on the phone Candidate Eric Peter was unavailable for a phone call and sent a reporter answers to questions Here's how these village trustee candidates said they'd approach the position on a board for the next two years if they won These interviews have been edited for length and clarity Trustee Tom Castile helped lead the compounding company Polymax Thermoplastic Elastomers LLC in Waukegan He was elected to his role as trustee in 2023 What pushed you to run for reelection as a village trustee?I want to make sure that we ensure no more TIDs (tax incremental financing districts) are created without getting citizen input and approval because of the tax impact they have on everyone within the village People are still not aware that the Caroline Heights Apartments projects on all the citizens of Elm Grove which is not too far off from the average home appraisal in Elm Grove will pay about $520 in property taxes a year in taxes because of two existing TIDS combined The biggest focus we have now is to complete the pathways There are a select number of pathways whose locations have been decided by citizen-led committee where they feel that with road traffic and with kids going to school and wanting to be connected that these are the most important pathways to build in the village funding our volunteer staff in fire and EMS (must be addressed) We won't have any major problem in two years emergency services and the Department of Public Works because of state levy limits in order to maintain the services that people want Not just wait for the meetings and show up and vote or not vote but by spending more time getting prepared and hearing from the people like a recent one that just came up with future land use map change trustees need to understand where (constituents) are coming from Talk to those individual citizens that speak at meetings and find out more about their input Trustees must have the citizens' own best interests in mind and have taken the time to learn about the key topics and risk areas (in the community) Jim Olson is the architectural director at Madison-based design build construction firm Iconica. Olson has served on the village's Building Board for 19 years What pushed you to run for village trustee?I've had a lot of experience serving on professional boards and that's provided me with a lot of valuable insight into the importance of collaboration I'm really motivated to give back to the community more vibrant environment for our residents One of my goals is to really get the master plan going It is a guide of how we're going to get to where we're going to go and it should be something that keeps getting looked at over and over again Finishing the pathways and making sure that we're keeping our residents safe is another thing We've got some development that's happened in Elm Grove; there is going to be more traffic and more people and we need to feel like we've got the safe environment for our families and our children How will you collaborate and engage with community members as a trustee?I see being a trustee as being the voice of the residents Controversial and complicated issues really are grounded in an open dialogue the active listening and the commitment to finding that common ground Fact-based decision making is key to make sure all stakeholders feel heard and respected Candidate Eric Peter's family has lived in Elm Grove for generations. He and members of his family own and operate JAX INC. a lubricant manufacturing business headquartered in Menomonee Falls Peter declined a phone interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and sent the following responses to questions over email What pushed you to run for village trustee?The resident voters were never given the opportunity to approve or reject the Caroline Heights Apartments Given the large impact it will have on our community for generations I want to help ensure something similar does not happen in the future and the residents have a voice in major issues impacting the community I want to make sure Elm Grove functions in an independent fiscally responsible and responsive manner Elm Grove is approaching an inflection point We are in need of upgrades and enhancements to infrastructure and local amenities while at the same time adapting to a massive new rental property in our central village All of this will require truthful and open communication with our residents and business owners My priority is to put Elm Grove and its resident taxpayers first in facing all these challenges Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public so I would encourage residents to attend them as often as possible particularly if significant issues will be discussed or decided either in person or in writing to the board on any matters the trustees should communicate by giving timely and thoughtful responses to any serious inquiries from residents Trustee Kristina Sayas has made her career in marketing working with nonprofits on board development She's a full-time mom who continues to work with clients through her firm What pushed you to run for reelection as a village trustee?I'm proud to be counted as one of those dedicated to Elm Grove and sharing a bright future for our village and I want him to have the opportunities that my husband still cherishes from growing up here There's a lot that we still need to do around the downtown master plan that I want to be part of Until we have a better understanding of the impact of the Caroline Heights Apartments I don't want to see any new big development in our village I know that a traffic study was done prior to construction but I still feel like we're going to have some issues one of the things that we kept hearing was the desire for Lake Michigan water homes in the area by Caroline Heights that were supposed to tap into the water still haven't gotten it We're still trying to negotiate with a Canadian Pacific Railroad for some land that we need to acquire that's necessary for downtown's Underwood Creek daylighting project (which could get underway this summer) Elm Grove is a very philanthropic community that gets involved through various community groups I sit on the board of directors of the Elm Grove Community Foundation and we take the money we raise from our Oktoberfest event and pump it right back into the village We're really a community made up of volunteers Even in the position I hold (as a trustee) we volunteer for the betterment of our community Bridget Fogarty covers Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She can be contacted at bfogarty@gannett.com ELM GROVE — When Tom and Susie McKale needed medical help the Elm Grove Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team was there had gotten sick just before Christmas and couldn’t stand “They got the stretcher here quickly and made us feel very comfortable,” Susie said along with the 400-500 other calls they receive yearly is part of why Elm Grove EMS has been recognized by the Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) as the 2024 EMS Service of the Year highlighted the department’s accomplishment of leading the way in pre-hospital care “What stood out is their innovative approaches to serve the community in a top way,” DeYoung said Watch: Elm Grove EMS honored for cutting-edge care and compassion some of Elm Grove EMS’ innovative tools include onboard ultrasounds and nitrous gas both of which have significantly improved patient care “My mom and dad are the chief and a nurse here and I’d be the little kid hanging out in the van when they went on calls.” In addition to the department’s recognition WEMSA announced Robinson as the 2024 Support Champion of the Year for his work advancing EMS education and patient care in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties “I like touching people’s lives—taking them out of their worst moments and onto the road to recovery,” Robinson said as an emergency department nurse at Froedtert Hospital and a transport nurse for Elm Grove EMS Robinson continues to bridge EMS and nursing fostering collaboration and professional development He also teaches at Waukesha County Technical College “Medical care is always changing,” he said “It’s about getting people involved and trained to meet those changes.” Robinson also acknowledged the unique structure of Elm Grove EMS “I play a big role in getting officers the training and education they need.” DeYoung noted the dedication of EMS professionals statewide many of whom balance full-time jobs with volunteer EMS service "That's a level of dedication you can't see anywhere else," he said "These awards are just one way to recognize their contributions Tom and Susie said they're grateful for their local heroes It's comforting to know you have a responsive unit nearby that can take care of the problem," Tom said Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo Protesters once again lined both sides of National Road near the Kruger Street intersection Saturday afternoon to demonstrate against President Donald Trump and his decisions The Tyler County Board of Education voted Monday night to promote Tricia Feldmeier to the role of .. Residents of Beech Bottom on Monday were still contending with a shortage of water following the severe storm which .. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street The first residents of Elm Grove's Caroline Heights apartments community have moved in filling over a quarter of the 237 luxury units promised in both newly built and historic buildings at the former School Sisters of Notre Dame campus on Watertown Plank Road The developer Mandel Group says 68 of the 237 apartments have already been leased with leasing numbers expected to increase in the spring and with the completion of construction construction to transform the historic Notre Dame Hall and Maria Hall buildings into 35 apartments and space for a host of amenities will be completed by the end of the month Single-family homes are also coming to the campus. Miller Marriott Construction Co., a custom home builder and land developer located in Delafield, is building 21 single-family homes as part of the overall development How much are rents at the Caroline Heights Apartments in Elm Grove?Ticketed by Mandel Group as the "premier suburban luxury apartment community" of the area for empty nesters looking to downsize from their single-family home rents at the Caroline Heights Apartments range from $1,800 to a little over $4,500 a month The lowest-priced unit online is a 790-square-foot single bedroom with a bathroom at $1,855 a month Two-bedroom starting prices are listed from $2,200 to $4,210 The top-priced online listing is a 1,900-square-foot unit with three bedrooms and two bathrooms starting at $4,535 a month Check out all the apartment floor plans on the Caroline Heights leasing website Indoor amenities at the Caroline Heights Apartments include underground parking include a 25-yard outdoor pool and a lounge area with fire pits and grilling stations The Mandel Group funded the installation of a nearly mile-long new water main from Wauwatosa into Elm Grove which is now flowing Lake Michigan water into the new development Back when the Mandel Group was seeking approval for the project in 2022 the village had originally planned to pay $3.38 million for the public water main that would benefit the development and the downtown area But a petition signed by more than 700 Elm Grove residents, some of whom opposed the apartment project entirely The disapproval toward the village paying for the water main resulted in a spending limit referendum on the April 2022 ballot and now all Elm Grove public works projects that cost more than $1 million must be decided on by voters in a referendum The Elm Grove Village Board approved a $23.3 million TIF district and the development agreement for the Mandel Group in March 2022. Bridget Fogarty covers Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She can be contacted at bfogarty@gannett.com — The Shilling Bridge in Elm Grove is set to close for construction in spring 2026 The West Virginia Division of Highways plans a full replacement of the bridge which is expected to take about 18 months and cost more than a million and a half dollars the bridge failed the state's most recent inspection due to spalling on the T-beams and concrete cracking on the piers and abutments who also drives a bus for Ohio County Schools expressed concerns about the impact on school transportation "There won't be any place to pick up the children The buses will not be able to turn around in Overbrook The city of Wheeling has requested a temporary walking bridge for students "The kids will probably have to walk in an area where there is no sidewalk out to an area underneath the I-70/470 intersection and be picked up there and we're going to need permission from private property owners to transport our kids across our private property," Palmer said all traffic will be detoured to National Road and Lumber Avenue "That's currently a right turn only the state of West Virginia is proposing a temporary traffic signal in that area to allow people to turn left," Palmer said The construction is expected to be completed by fall 2027 If you would like to voice your concerns to the DOH, click here WHEELING – Protestors will gather in Elm Grove Saturday to tell state and federal government leaders to keep their hands off funding for such programs as Medicaid The “Hands Off” protest is slated to happen from 11 a.m Saturday at the intersection of National Road and Kruger Street near McDonalds Participants are asked to park along the side streets and not in the parking lots of local businesses The Ohio County Democratic Women is sponsoring the event along with the groups Indivisible and MoveOn and the 50-51 movement president of the Ohio County Democratic Women said she expects “hundreds” to attend “We’re hoping for good weather,” she said “People should be excited to get out and voice their opinions and we need to pull it together and keep protesting “I hope that as many people come out and protest as they can Protests have been getting larger and larger Our only option is to get out and protest this nonsense coming out of Washington D.C.” Other “Hands Off” protests will be happening in Washington and across the nation on Saturday Local groups have been protesting on Saturdays in recent weeks and LaRue said she sees the number of those participating increasing “I feel people are finally coming together “Our grandchildren are worth fighting for “We’ve grown more in the last month and we’re gaining more people We’ve paid into social security for years We’ve just got to pull together.” LaRue added the Ohio County Democratic Women have picked up more members through the recent protests “But I have seen people of all ages at the protest – not just one segment of the population Crews have responded to a fire Thursday night at 2177 National Road in Elm Grove — No injuries were reported Thursday night after crews battled a fire at 2177 National Road in Elm Grove firefighters discovered a second-floor apartment on fire Crews were able to get it under control in about 30 minutes Several individuals were displaced and two businesses on the first floor sustained smoke and water damage Elm Grove voters have approved a referendum for the village to complete a longtime stormwater management plan by resurfacing a portion of Underwood Creek from underneath a downtown parking lot voted in favor of the $8.5 million project that village officials say would not cost taxpayers more money Village of Elm Grove President Jim Koleski told the Journal Sentinel he's grateful for the support residents have shown to greenlight a project that's more than 15 years in the making village officials will work to acquire the remaining properties for the project open the construction bid process in January 2025 and then start construction in the spring of next year What does it mean to 'daylight' a creek?Stream daylighting brings buried waterways that have been diverted underground about a 900-foot portion of Underwood Creek that once flowed freely was confined by concrete so what is now the Sendik's building and parking lot could be developed The stream flows through a box culvert underground Daylighting the creek will improve flooding the area's ecosystem and downtown's walkability and connectivity according to Village Trustee John Schindler "It's going to be great for the environment," Schindler told the Journal Sentinel Long before downtown Elm Grove was developed Underwood Creek was in its natural state as a long winding channel that took up a lot of space and was surrounded by a wetland Schindler previously told the Journal Sentinel and letting water out slowly during dry spells," Schindler describes in a video educating residents about the daylighting project part of the stream in Elm Grove was developed over which no longer absorbed the water as the wetland did including a deadly flood in August 1998 in which two boys drowned The village took flood management measures in 2005, but paused one of the final steps ― bringing the creek to the light of day ― until it secured grants to fund the project This last effort to mitigate flooding will affect dozens of communities both upstream and downstream in the Menomonee River watershed for the better Village Manager Tom Harrigan previously told the Journal Sentinel the project could cost about $8.4 million Less than half that cost would be covered by Tax Incremental District No which is mostly made of commercial properties and created to help flood control implementation would be reallocated to cover about $5 million of the project The project had to go to referendum because it exceeds $1 million following an Elm Grove rule that all public works projects that exceed that cost must be decided on by voters in a referendum Bridget Fogarty can be reached at bfogarty@gannett.com WHEELING — Hundreds turned out for a rally in Elm Grove Saturday to tell President Donald Trump to keep government’s “hands off” funding for Medicare and Social Security and they voiced their opinions against other Trump policies Protestors at the “Hands Off” rally lined all four sides of the National Road intersection near McDonalds and Kruger Street hey … what do you say … we want Trump to go away,” went one chant hey… ho ho… Elon Musk (director of the Department of Government Efficiency) has got to go.” Wheeling resident Johnny Haught led the chants with an even more simple sentence: “Trump is a crook.” “This is the time to be out (protesting),” Haught said If the people sitting on their couches right now don’t understand how important this time is He added what bothered him most was that as Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries led the stock market to plummet Trump left Washington and went golfing at his course in West Palm Beach “Tanking the economy and then going golfing — that’s the main thing,” Haught said “He tanked the economy and immediately went on vacation A lot of us aren’t going to get vacations anymore.” “I’m just appalled by the whole state of affairs and the fact this could be happening in America,” he said “It seems like a travesty of justice “The most important issue to me is the overturn of the legal system and that Trump has made a travesty of the courts and is trashing our democracy.” Darlene Stradwick of Wheeling said the issue of anticipated cuts to Social Security and health care are what have her personally concerned She carried a sign showing photos of her late son we used Social Security (to cover costs),” she said “His school helped him do better so he could be successful as he went through life Those are things that are very important here “I think we need to save our country – save it from what is going on Everything that Donald Trump is doing is harmful to everyone We need to do things to make sure everyone knows we want better – we need better – than what is going on right now.” Protester Steve Latacz noted he is a retired teacher from Sherrard Middle School and a former union president at Marshall County Schools “This is clearly democracy at its best,” he said and there is so much truth here as opposed to all the vitriol we hear from Trump “I can’t believe what has happened to the Department of Education and what is essentially happening to all (government agencies),” he continued “These (Department of Government Efficiency) cuts should have been done differently or in a way that doesn’t affect as many people.” Latacz added he has a friend who is a medical doctor with the Veterans Administration and he reports “she is going to lose her job after being there 19 years” as a result of DOGE cutbacks “How can we attack our veterans this way Trump and Musk must go,” he continued Shawna Roberts – a former Democratic congressional candidate from the village of Belmont – explained it is important for the public to assemble and discuss what is bad when they believe government is doing wrong things “We need to show each other that we also know that it is going bad,” shesaid We shouldn’t have our Social Security cut We shouldn’t have our education system destroyed in this country and it gives people heart to know that other people are concerned There is so much stuff going on now.” Roberts acknowledged being angry about the state of the world and everything else is also bad,” she said “When this country begins to treat immigrants badly it begins to treat its regular citizens badly “But this gives me hope,” she continued “This is saying we have the ability to stand up when things are wrong It’s hope more than anger for me.” Both incumbents and one challenger won trustee seats on the Elm Grove Village Board Tuesday according to projections from Decision Desk HQ Incumbents Kristina Sayas and Tom Castile, along with challenger Jim Olson, captured the three available seats, according to unofficial results Castile received 25.6% and Olson got 25.4% Eric Peter (22.5%) was the fourth candidate in the race The Journal Sentinel previously interviewed Castile and Sayas Peter was unavailable for a phone call and responded to a reporter's questions via email Castile said he wants to ensure no more TIDs (tax incremental financing districts) are created without getting citizen input and approval due to the tax impact they have on village property owners referencing the Caroline Heights Development He said "trustees must have the citizens' own best interests in mind" when making decisions Olson sought election as a trustee after serving on the village's Building Board for 19 years When asked about how he would approach the position he told the Journal Sentinel that controversial and complicated issues must be "grounded in open dialogue active listening and the commitment to finding that common ground." Peter said in an email to the Journal Sentinel that Elm Grove is overdue to update its village master plan and as a trustee he'd work to "finalize and execute as much of our new comprehensive outdoor recreation plan as is reasonable." Sayas said she sees Elm Grove as a community of volunteers She wants to continue serving on the board and keep more major development from the area before the full traffic impacts of the Caroline Heights development are better understood What appears to many to be an abandoned driveway next to Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is actually a public lane that is no longer in use The dealership is seeking to expand and has requested a lane abandonment of the public right of way – known as Mull Avenue – so it can utilize adjacent properties it has acquired WHEELING – Officials in the city of Wheeling are considering a lane abandonment that will enable Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to expand its dealership location into adjacent pieces of property executive manager of Straub Automotive – parent company of Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram attended a meeting of the Development Committee of Wheeling City Council to discuss the proposed development “We received a request from Straub Automotive for the abandonment of Mull Avenue which is kind of a gravely area near Elm Grove Dodge,” Wheeling City Manager Robert Herron said along with other members of Wheeling City Council A number of council members were unaware that Mull Avenue was technically a city street A small portion of it that connects with National Road in Elm Grove appears to have been a paved lane at one time although it has not been utilized or maintained for quite some time and has deteriorated significantly The rest of the lane is simply a cinder car path that disappears into a vacant lot I thought this was someone’s personal driveway my whole life,” said Councilman Ty Thorngate “I had no idea it was even a city street.” “It does not look like a street,” said Wheeling Building and Planning Director Brenda J “It is an unpaved parcel straight through two lots and they (the dealership) own the lots on either side.” director of Building and Planning for the city of Wheeling appear before city council members during a Development Committee of Council meeting to discuss a proposed lane abandonment that would accommodate an expansion at Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Delbert explained the standard procedures involved when the city received a request for a lane abandonment She said they drop a pin at the location and notify all neighbors within a 200-foot radius about the request that has been made Neighbors are notified through direct mailers The city also notifies all utility companies and a legal advertisement about the proposed lane abandonment is published City officials in the Building and Planning Department then wait two weeks for responses before making a recommendation “There was no objection received from any utility companies,” Delbert said “I did speak to a couple of neighbors who had just more of a curiosity about what the development plans were and if it would change traffic flow and lighting But there were no true objections to the abandonment itself so staff does recommend approval of the abandonment It does not benefit the public as a throughway.” Fato said they had purchased the adjacent parcels and initially had no immediate plans to remove the homes that stood there “We’ve reached a point now where our lots are getting a little bit tight in there so we would love to be able to expand that property,” Fato said it would allow us to house additional inventories and hopefully generate some additional sales and then also expand out our service department.” Fato indicated that the service department expansion would be on the property that houses the dealership but the parking and new car inventory lots would be expanded into the adjacent parcels we would definitely like to expand the existing operations right there,” Fato said If all goes according to plan and the dealership does expand into neighboring properties an existing active alleyway would serve as a “buffer” between the business and the residences and the Wheeling Planning Commission would have to give approval to a site plan “Ward 6 supports this redevelopment area out there with hopes that it will grow even larger,” Councilman Dave Palmer Development Committee members agreed to move the matter on to the full city council for consideration The committee also met this month on another matter gathering in executive session to discuss property acquisition executives at National Equipment and others break ceremonial ground Tuesday at Elm Terrace Shopping Center for the new site of National Equipment’s headquarters National Equipment broke ground on construction of their new headquarters in Elm Grove on Tuesday signaling a long-discussed change in hands of the current iconic downtown space on the waterfront the space at the corner of 14th and Water streets where National Equipment stood will be knocked down to make way for a new hotel The food service equipment company’s new 6,700-square-foot build will streamline shopping by condensing product onto one level It will also introduce a test kitchen for prospective buyers to try out products before purchasing Construction on the new headquarters is expected to be complete in summer of 2025 business will continue as usual at the current waterfront location where the Wheeling-based company has been since the 1950s City Manager Robert Herron said the previous owner of the company was always willing to relocate to allow for development along the waterfront stretch but remaining within Wheeling city limits was a big priority “The concern was always relocating and where to relocate,” Herron said When current company president Jade Waligura and vice president Mike Swann approached Herron with the proposed Elm Grove space Herron said he was “probably more happy than they were.” The city values the 75 years of operation and three generations of ownership that the company has seen in Wheeling National Equipment partnered with the Cedar One Group who manage the Elm Terrace Shopping Center said owners of the shopping center have recently made “significant improvements” like repainting the building and refinishing the parking lot which have garnered newfound interest from companies like National Equipment Waligura said “exciting” was the word of the day The project has been a long time coming and talks with the city have been ongoing for well over a year The current headquarters offers about 5,800 square feet of retail space in addition to five floors of warehouse storage above it Though the new build will require condensing operations leadership believes the one-story layout will draw more customers The company’s Morgantown location has already seen the efficacy of a single-floor “We saw an increase in traffic flow in the store and a better shopping experience once (customers) made a decision to come to the store,” he said “That’s when we started looking at possible retail locations within the city and we’re happy to partner with Elm Terrace on the project.” Waligura also noted the pressures companies are facing with the rise in popularity of internet retail he said there has been a recent shift back toward in-person shopping and the company’s new layout will help foster this “We are seeing a return in our industry that individual customers and operators are making a move back to brick-and-mortar dealers,” he said “We’re excited to have everything in one place and one facility.” Monroe County’s recent Delinquent Land Tax Sale resulted in a record-breaking $937,416.07 in total sales for 31 .. WEIRTON — A man wanted by Weirton police for allegedly stealing a vehicle and firearm earlier this year was .. Wheeling firefighters respond to a blaze at the corner of National Road and Junior Avenue in Elm Grove late Friday WHEELING — The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the corner of Junior Avenue and National Road in Elm Grove just after 8 p.m Firefighters got the fire under control in around half an hour The building holds First Choice Realtors and The Rose Tattoo Collective on the first floor and apartments on the second floor two businesses on the first floor sustained water and smoke damage When the first engine responded there were flames and smoke visible from the windows of the second-floor apartments Squad cars blocked off the area between East Bethlehem Boulevard and Coal Avenue and the road remained closed for several hours There is an ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire and Squad 1 responded to the scene of the fire ELM GROVE — Elm Grove Police Officer John Krahn was hailed far and wide as a hero for his actions in rescuing two people stuck in a vehicle as a train approached in 2009 But relatively few knew of the difficulties he endured for the next 15 years after sacrificing his body and his career to save their lives that day said were tied to the multiple surgeries he endured over the past decade and a half "John served with honor and distinction for 19 years service and protection within our community John made a lasting impact on the lives of those he served and the students he taught in the DARE program always going above and beyond to make our community a safer place," the Elm Grove Police Department said in announcing his passing on its Facebook page and his loss will be felt deeply by the entire department and community and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." when he came to the aid of Monica Partenfelder who was driving to the Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade when her minivan became stuck on railroad tracks with a train approaching and Krahn worked to free the Partenfelders’ 2-year-old son Scott Partenfelder and Krahn were hit and injured by the 94-car freight train But Krahn suffered significant injuries that necessitated over 20 surgeries in the following years but retired in 2011 after 19 years with the Elm Grove Police Department and also was the EGPD’s defense and arrest tactics instructor a gang crime liaison officer and a vehicle contacts instructor He was a member of the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association having done undercover work for two years with other agencies prior to joining the EGPD after growing up in Muskego “Every person that knows John said he was born to be a cop His father was the chief of police for Hales Corners His brother is a firefighter in Arizona,” Cyndi Krahn said all he ever talked about was wanting to help people He went into that field because he thought he could help people and he could make a difference.” SIGN UP Cyndi Krahn said that about eight months after the accident Cyndi Krahn said there was a woman in front of him who had a medical emergency of some kind and “he crawled out of his wheelchair on the ground in the snow to help her until the paramedics got there His whole mission in life was to try to help people.” Krahn was featured in “The Book of Man” by William Bennett the Top Cop Award — both national honors — and the international Carnegie Hero Award given to those who risk harm to themselves in attempts to save others “He was proud he got them but he always said It was the right thing to do.’ I can say this 100%: With the hell he went through for 15 years he’d never complain and say ‘There is somebody worse than me,’” Cyndi Krahn said The Krahns were married for seven months at the time he was injured he endured more than 20 surgeries and spent months in various hospitals recovering She said Krahn died after experiencing multiple organ failure and had two battles with sepsis and fought MRSA all of it coming after infections he got following surgeries after the accident He lived a tormented life with very bad pain “I don’t think people realize the struggle I think people thought probably he was semi-well It has been an incredible struggle since the accidents He struggled every day of his life for 15 years.” gave up driving as well as other pursuits he loved not to mention canceling plans for vacations and dates when he thought he could do them but found he just wasn’t up to it Krahn continued to do what he could to help other officers dealing with PTSD ‘I go to work and I think of John and it makes me a better cop because I want to emulate him.’ He had the respect of police had respect of his friends and was an incredibly kind man who would give his shirt off his back to anybody in need,” Cyndi Krahn said “A lot of people really have used the word and it is true and I say it too — there was some good times I am not going to say all bad for 15 years — but it was a tortured existence Michael and Patricia Krahn; brother Daniel (Cathy) Krahn; and other relatives and friends A celebration of life is being planned for later this winter 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Waukesha County news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Have Waukesha County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen At 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle was stopped at Michigan Avenue and Grandview Boulevard for a stop sign violation. The driver a… Read moreWaukesha police blotter: April 30-May 1, 20225 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: ELM GROVE — Elm Grove Village Board incumbents Tom Castile and Kristina Sayas won their bid for reelection along with newcomer Jim Olson during Tuesday’s election against challenger Eric Peter The results are unofficial until canvassed BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at the Elm Grove Garden Apartments Officials said one person was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg WHEELING — Residents and commuters in Wheeling’s Elm Grove community — who have endured long periods of detours for major bridge replacement projects in recent years — are bracing for yet another one next spring that will require traffic flow diversions The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways is scheduled to replace the Shilling Bridge over Little Wheeling Creek with work beginning next year The bridge connects National Road to Lumber Avenue via Overbrook Street and the construction cost is estimated to be approximately $1,503,992 While the construction date is still about a year away the WVDOH is seeking public comments on the project now who represents the Ward 6 neighborhood of Elm Grove is urging citizens who may have comments about the project to submit them to the state “The plan now from the West Virginia Department of Highways is for the spring of 2026,” Palmer said now they are asking for comments prior to going out to the construction phase.” Motorists who regularly travel through Elm Grove have been no strangers to detours because of significant bridge upgrades in recent years The historic Monument Place Bridge or Stone Bridge on National Road was closed for five months last year and upgraded as part of a $3.8 million restoration project is known as the oldest bridge in the state of West Virginia and is on a major traffic artery in the heart of Elm Grove the Kruger Street Bridge in Elm Grove was closed for about two months for an improvement project Both of those bridge closures resulted in significant detours on alternate routes Palmer noted that the Shilling Bridge Replacement Project is a complete replacement that is expected to take much longer this is probably going to be about an 18-month closure and hopefully things will go well and it will be done sooner,” Palmer said “But we’re looking forward to the new bridge out there and for it to be safer.” the Shilling Bridge was first built in 1970 and is owned by the city of Wheeling A bridge inspection report from last year determined that the bridge is in poor condition with concrete spalling on the T-beams and concrete cracking on the piers and abutments Plans call for the replacement of the deficient bridge at the existing location with a new bridge that meets current design standards The new span will include two 11-foot travel lanes 2-foot shoulders and a 6-foot sidewalk on the downstream side No residential or business relocations will be required but a small amount of permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easement will be needed Vehicular traffic will be detoured utilizing the northwest section of National Road and Lumber Avenue intersection near Patsy’s Pizza This option will use a temporary signal at the intersection to allow for left hand turns “If you go on to the West Virginia Department of Highways’ website and search for Shilling Bridge you’ll be able to put in comments,” Palmer said “So if you have something you’d like to see in that area Do it now – it’s good until April 18 Let’s comment on it now as opposed to on social media six months down the road.” one of West Virginia's leading food service equipment and suppliers hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for its new headquarters at Elm Terrace in Elm Grove The company has been in business in Wheeling since 1945 6,700-square-foot building is expected to help better serve its expansive customer base - residentially and commercially The relocation is the result of a partnership between National Equipment and the City of Wheeling “This will be a chance for another good business to be here but not inundated traffic,” Mayor Denny Magruder said and this allows National Equipment to expand with what they've done "This has been a project that's been underway for a while now and we are excited to make the announcement and we're expecting a summer completion of next year,” National Equipment President Jade Waligura said “We are just excited to be here and make our way to the Elm Grove neighborhood.” The downtown Wheeling building they're currently in will be torn down next summer for a $60 million multi-use development Students at Elm Grove Elementary School raised $600 toward Operation Toy Lift happening Saturday outside the Ohio Valley Mall The students raised the money through “hat days” at the school and they presented the money raised to Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger Standing in back are Wheeling police officers Deputy Chief Josh Sanders and school SSO Kevin Goode — A retired Elm Grove police officer who was struck by a train while rescuing a 2-year-old stuck in a minivan on Memorial Day in 2009 has died He served with the Elm Grove Police Department for 19 years The police department announced Krahn’s death in aFacebook post,calling it a tragic loss and highlighting his dedication to the community Krahn taught in the DARE program a series of police-led classroom lessons that teach children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live drug- and violence-free lives He was honored for his heroic actions during the 2009 Memorial Day Parade and Purple Heart awards from the department Krahn was also featured in The Book of Man by William J Bennett and received the Carnegie Hero Award A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, according to his obituary. Memorials can be sent to the Village of Elm Grove. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A Wisconsin associate principal was named the Assistant Principal of the Year associate principal for Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove won the 2025 Middle Level Principal of the Year award from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) “Liz exemplifies outstanding leadership and dedication in her role as Associate Principal at Pilgrim Park Middle School,” Principal Kelly Szesterniak said and supportive learning environment has made a significant impact on both students and staff This award is a testament to her commitment The annual award recognizes leaders who have outstanding contributions to “student success school improvement and educational leadership.” Each state can select a middle school and high school assistant principal to represent them Nelson was chosen from Wisconsin and ended up being one of six finalists “Assistant principals are the unsung heroes of education working tirelessly behind the scenes to create safe supportive environments where students can thrive,” NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe said “Liz Nelson exemplifies what it means to lead with innovation and heart transforming her school into a student-centered community of learning we are proud to celebrate her achievements and remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting school leaders nationwide.” Nelson has served as an associate principal at Pilgrim Park Middle School since 2020 she’s helped establish several initiatives that led to student success including a behavior management leadership team that ended up leading to a 40% reduction in behavior referrals She’s also helped facilitate 35 student-driven clubs and has achieved a 12% increase in student belonging Nelson was previously named the Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) “Liz is an exceptional leader who reflects the strength and promise of the next generation of school leadership,” said Jim Lynch We proudly join the NASSP in celebrating her success.” Elm Grove residents are voting on an $8.5 million referendum to daylight Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road on the east end of the Elm Grove Park & Shop strip mall The view looks westward on Watertown Plank Road Elm Grove residents are voting on an $8.5 million referendum to bring Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road largely in the Elm Grove Park & Shop strip mall Repairs of a portion of the concrete wall are seen Monday at Underwood Creek in the Elm Grove Park & Shop strip mall The village says that state funding is not available and has put an $8.5 million referendum on Elm Grove’s ballot for Nov A rendering of plans to restore Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road on the east end of the Elm Grove Park & Shop strip mall Removal of some of the asphalt in the area and realignment of the naturalized creek are part of the restoration plan to curb potential flooding ELM GROVE — Because of concerns over potential flooding of Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road in the downtown area voters in the village are faced with an $8.5 million referendum Nov A portion of the creek is buried about 10 feet under the strip mall parking lot with Sendik’s grocery store at the south end Approval of the referendum will remove the asphalt on the eastern end near the railroad tracks and provide landscaping and a path along the banks The exposed creek is visible immediately south of Watertown Plank Road at the Elm Grove Park & Shop mall entrance Past repairs to the concrete wall are also visible The state will no longer fund repairs of the concrete channel who chairs the Village Board’s Public Works/Utility Committee Central to the project is exposing the creek "Daylighting is taking a stream that was buried and covered over and redirecting it into an open channel that is designed to restore the waterway’s natural path and provide a habitat for native fish and wildlife species while providing floodwater storage during high-flow events," Schindler said Among the species of fish that could return in that stretch of Underwood Creek is salmon shortly after the north entrance of the mall the creek will be daylighted and channeled at about a 45-degree angle toward the railroad tracks then meander southward on the west side of the tracks broad concrete steps would go down to the creek The existing covered box culvert would be filled in the project might be difficult to comprehend “There will be a pedestrian pathway along the eastern edge that will act as a riverwalk and will also serve as a connector to pathways to Village Park and to the south the Hank Aaron Trail and the Glacial Drumlin Trail,” Schindler said “A pedestrian bridge will connect the pathway to the Sendik’s parking lot This bridge will be similar in design to the bridge currently over the pond in the Village Park.” “The existing concrete channel that goes under the parking lot and under Sendik’s will be filled in with only a 16-inch diameter stormwater pipe remaining underground to handle runoff from the roofs of the nearby businesses to keep the water off the parking lots Once the new channel is completed the water will be redirected there and the old culvert channel will be filled.” the concrete channel and roof cap are broken and would need to be completely replaced “However the DNR has stated it will not permit substantial repairs as a permit was never obtained for the original work covering the creek back in the early 1960s,” he said only superficial repairs have been made over the years Flooding has happened during the past 60 years including multiple times in the 1960s and 1970s “The largest flooding event happened in the late 1990s when a 100-year flood and a 300-year flood occurred within a couple of years of each other Some of the retail businesses nearby had up to 6 feet of water in their buildings,” he said Property taxes in the rest of the village will not increase due to this project Funds would be available from Tax Incremental Financing District #2 which was secured almost 20 years ago to pay for the other stormwater remediation projects that were completed in the mid-2000s the village has secured a $175,000 grant for engineering from the Fund for Lake Michigan and MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District) a $250,000 grant for property acquisition from the Fund for Lake Michigan and a $300,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for restoration that will need to be used in 2025 or it will expire The remainder of the money to fund the project will come from stormwater fees that residents already pay,” he said the village can then apply for other grants to lower the cost to residents The referendum amount includes money already spent for engineering and property acquisition plus a 10% construction contingency in case unexpected issues arise during the building of the new channel he said the village will then be able to apply for other grants to lower the overall cost to residents The project would go out for bids in the first quarter of 2025 with construction beginning in late spring and ending in 12-15 months The Park and Shop and Sendik’s will remain open for business during construction “If the residents do not pass this referendum and the structure fails the village will have to undertake the project on an emergency basis and the cost will skyrocket,” Schindler said Elm Grove residents will decide this November if the village should complete a longtime stormwater management plan by daylighting Underwood Creek in a $8.5 million project that village officials say would not cost taxpayers more money The village will ask voters to greenlight this project ― which has been almost 20 years in the making ― through a referendum on the Nov Stream daylighting brings buried waterways that have been diverted underground about a 900-foot portion of Underwood Creek that once flowed freely was confined by concrete so what is now the Sendik's building and parking lot could be developed over it The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has indicated they won't permit a repair of that box culvert costs would be the responsibility of property owners The village is taking charge of the project because it's a major step in flood mitigation planning for the whole community Daylighting the creek would be a good financial environmental and recreational benefit for the village and its residents according to Harrigan and other village leaders and routed into a concrete culvert which no longer absorbed the water as the wetland did The village took flood management measures in 2005, but paused one of the final steps ― bringing the creek to the light of day ― until it secured grants to fund the project What would the new part of Underwood Creek look like?Currently Underwood Creek starts to flow underground near Watertown Plank Road and goes under the parking lot and Sendik's before emerging just southeast of the grocery store's building The daylighted stream would meander along the railroad tracks east of the Sendik’s on what is now parking spaces The daylighting project would bring a naturalized stream back to downtown and include a walking path that connects to the Hank Aaron Trail Plans also call for the demolition of a railroad bridge and the construction of a new parking lot “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the downtown for the better," Schindler told the Journal Sentinel The rerouted stream would also benefit the wildlife who call the creek home Once the stream is naturalized and their path is no longer blocked salmon and northern pike may swim all the way upstream from Lake Michigan to Brookfield to spawn Why is the project going to referendum?The project must go to referendum because it exceeds $1 million All public works projects that exceed that cost must be decided on by voters in a referendum something residents in the village decided in a spending limit referendum in April 2022 How would the village of Elm Grove pay for the daylighting of Underwood Creek?Village officials have long discussed the possibility of sending this project to a referendum The estimated cost of $8.5 million will be covered by the tax increments generated in TID No grants and stormwater user fees residents already pay meaning taxpayers will not see any increase on their bills for this project Harrigan also said the actual project cost will likely be lower than $8.5 million but officials wanted to estimate higher to account for changes in construction costs and other fees more than $3.4 million of the project will be covered by Tax Incremental District No The village has a $300,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that must be used on construction and restoration by the end of 2025 Officials have also applied for more grants These two grants have already been used in the project: Village President James Koleski and Village Clerk Katie Panella signed the resolution to submit the question regarding the creek to a referendum during a special Board of Trustees meeting Friday The board had discussed the referendum question at length in previous meetings and gave the opportunity for the residents to give input in a public hearing and in public comments earlier in the week sending the referendum to the November ballot Here's what the question will look like on the ballot “Shall the Village of Elm Grove complete the Stormwater Management Plan developed in response to severe flooding by daylighting and realigning Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road through the downtown area The existing creek enclosure located under the Park and Shop parking lot and the Sendik’s building is failing and will not receive permitting for significant repair from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or the U.S The Village will acquire land and easements and construct a naturalized streambed for the purpose of Village stormwater management connect pedestrian pathways and enhance the economic viability of the downtown The project will be paid for with funding from Tax Incremental Financing District #2 The total project cost SHALL NOT exceed $8,500,000 Contact the reporter at bfogarty@gannett.com This chart shows Waukesha County’s presidential vote split in the Nov 5 election between the Trump/Vance ticket (represented in red) and the Harris/ Walz ticket (represented in blue) by municipality Elm Grove was the only municipality in the county to give a majority of votes to the Harris/Walz ticket This chart shows the change in the percentage of votes in Waukesha County on the presidential race between 2020 and 2024 An arrow in the blue shows an increase in the percentage of votes for the Democrat ticket while an arrow in the red shows an increase in the percentage of votes for the Republican ticket the Trump/Vance ticket in 2024 received about 3,000 more votes than the Trump/Pence ticket in 2020 while the Harris/Walz ticket had about 4,500 more votes than the Biden/Harris ticket Votes for third party candidates and write-ins totaled 4,451 this year and 4,441 in 2020 The biggest shifts between the major parties came from Lac La Belle (+4.6% for Dems) Elm Grove (+2.0% for Dems) and Dousman (+2.0% for Dems) WAUKESHA — Of the 37 municipalities in Waukesha County only Elm Grove had a majority of voters casting their ballot for the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket during Tuesday’s presidential election had a majority of people wanting Republican Donald Trump to once again lead the country A total of 275,752 votes were cast for president A total of 4,541 votes went to other candidates including 1,033 for Libertarian Chase Russell Oliver — Elm Grove voters head to the polls to decide what to do with the creek running under a downtown parking lot and part of a grocery store The village says that the area is on the verge of collapse Underwood Creek is causing major problems in the downtown and it has for years according to some voters we have had a great deal of flooding issues,” said Megan Muthupandiyan who will cast her ballot on the referendum on Tuesday Village Trustee John Schindler has a background in hydrogeology He says in the 1950s the village changed what was once wetlands in the downtown into a channel When that caused flooding problems the creek was covered Now a parking lot and part of Sendik’s grocery store sit on top of it “That pipe that was then created was too small for even a 100-year flood It was too small when it was built so we have a lot of flooding downtown,” said Schindler When the village went to the state’s Department of Natural Resources to fix it they were told there was never a permit pulled for the cover on top of the river so couldn’t do anything to it they have to uncover or “daylight” the river what is going to happen to that area?” asked reporter Rebecca Klopf Watch: Elm Grove voters to decide if they should change Underwood Creek “The parking lot over the river will collapse at some point The village is asking for an $8.5 million referendum That question is a little confusing to voters where would the taxes come to pay for this?” asked Bill Janos The village says it has the money already and taxes won’t go up any money spent on public works over a million dollars has to go out for referendum per state law It is now up to voters to decide what to do Schindler says the village would likely ask again later time ELM GROVE — Elm Grove voters approved an $8.5 million referendum created in response to concerns over potential flooding of Underwood Creek south of Watertown Plank Road in the downtown area 88.2% of voters responded “yes” to the referendum question and 11.8% voted against The referendum will remove the asphalt on the eastern end near the railroad tracks The village has secured a $175,000 grant for engineering from the Fund for Lake Michigan and MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District) The remainder of the money to fund the project will come from stormwater fees that residents already pay The village can apply for other grants to lower the cost to residents now that the referendum has passed See all of our fall election results here See all of our election coverage at gmtoday.com/elections Brookfield and Elm Grove welcomed new businesses to their neighborhoods bars and other recently opened businesses to visit in the west suburbs in the new year People looking to dine in a place with dishes as picturesque as the decor around them might try to get a table at Margaux Brasserie The French-inspired restaurant opened in mid-2024 at 20107 N Hours and more information: Margaux Brasserie is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; margauxbrasserie.com has become a go-to Brookfield spot to watch Packers and Brewers games or just meet with friends the bar and grill was revived as The Elbow Room by a trio that includes two Brookfield residents the restaurant serves up good grub like smash burgers City leaders approved owners' plans to build a cover over the restaurant's popular patio, which customers can expect in spring 2025, according to a Facebook post from The Elbow Room. Hours and other information: Visit The Elbow Room website for happy hour deals A dim sum chain, a locally owned wine shop and a slide park came to WauwatosaSerious SanjiWauwatosa got a new spot for dumplings and dim sum when Serious Sanji opened at 853 N The Tosa joint makes for the business's first location outside Florida, where it has five restaurants, according to the Serious Sanji website xiao long bao soup dumplings are some of the standouts on the menu Drinks include about 10 different iced green tea options and almost double the flavors of milk tea including mocha Hours and more information: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed on Tuesday. Go to Serious Sanji Wauwatosa on Facebook for additional information Owned and operated by Heather Mitchell and Jonathan Blechman, the wine shop and bar has become a cozy neighborhood space to browse for a bottle or grab a drink After opening, Pipsqueak introduced customers to its Wine Club: a monthly billed program that gets members two selected bottles every month. "These are wines that we are excited about, from small producers, using minimal intervention, and that don't make their way to many wine shelves," according to the wine shop's website. Follow Pipsqueak on Instagram @pipsqueakwinemke to stay up to date on their wine tastings and other events Wauwatosa is home to Wisconsin's first indoor slide park, called Slick City Action Park The park opened on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 26 The 60,000-square-foot park in Wauwatosa features 11 giant slides The park also includes other attractions such as a mini cart track Visitors can buy single passes for 120 minutes (currently priced at $30.99) and 90 minutes ($25.99), according to the company's website. Also available are 30-day passes ($64.99) that offer one 90-minute session per day and annual passes ($399.99) that provide 90-minute sessions every day for a full year Hours and more information: A complete list of Slick City's hours and events calendar can be found on the company's website: slickcity.com/wi-wauwatosa/calendar When one coffee shop closes another one opens At least that's what happened in Elm Grove this year when a Nona Nutrition health store and café took over the space that was once home to Chicago-based Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea Located at 13320 Watertown Plank Road, Nona Elm Grove is one of four Nona Nutrition locations in the Waukesha area Nona Nutrition is both a health store ― selling specialized groceries and nutritional supplements ― and a café with an organic foods menu that includes acai smoothie bowls Hours: Nona Elm Grove is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m Hours: Crunch Fitness Brookfield will be open 4 a.m to midnight Monday through Friday and 5 a.m Reporter Claudia Levens contributed to this article Do you know of a business opening in Wauwatosa Contact the reporter Bridget Fogarty at bfogarty@gannett.com LONDONDERRY – Elm Grove Companies recently announced the sale of 48 apartments on Stonehenge Road to 333 Four “The sale represented a strategic win for our investors who were repaid early with a return multiple well exceeding the return projected at the time of acquisition in 2017,” said Elm Grove Co-Founder Newton Kershaw III “Elm Grove was successful in the implementation of a business plan which included apartment renovations and the city of Londonderry and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services replaced an aged and obsolete private water system with a system connected to the public water provider Elm Grove was represented by Dennis Kelleher and William Peck of investment real estate firm Horvath & Tremblay Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New Hampshire LLC | https://www.nashuatelegraph.com | 110 Main St Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce leadership and members gathered to welcome Elm Grove Animal Hospital to the organization with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Wesbanco Banking Center Manager Ryan Garrison Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Mike Howard WesBanco Banking Center Manager Jake Riccelli Elm Grove Animal Hospital Volunteer Joan Smith Elm Grove Animal Hospital Owner Linsey Henthorn Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Coordinator Ross Salvatori and Unified Bank Treasury Management Officer Joseph Neidhardt WHEELING – After five years under new ownership since Dr Elm Grove Animal Hospital owner Linsey Henthorn wants the community to know the business provides the same care and support for animals and their families since reopening A ribbon-cutting for the animal hospital held on Friday celebrated the five-year milestone and the animal hospital’s induction into the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce “Joining the Chamber of Commerce is a new way for us to do community outreach,” Henthorn noted “I think some community members were unsure what had happened with the hospital’s future when Dr and we want people to know we are here to stay.” The animal hospital was founded in 1987 by Rubin his family approached Henthorn to take over ownership of the hospital Henthorn credited the business’s longevity since reopening to the doctors and other staff members’ ability to navigate through “thick and thin.” She added that she was particularly thankful for the staff who stayed at the animal hospital through the ownership transfer “We have wonderful additions to the office and everyone here is well-trained and well-educated,” Henthorn noted and working alongside everyone here has been an absolute joy.” The animal hospital caters to small animals Michael Sparling now serves as the location’s veterinarian and Sparling performs surgeries on Thursday mornings and takes appointments in the afternoon on the same day “There are other offices with more doctors and more availability and they’re busy and overwhelmed,” Henthorn said “We do our best with as many hours in the day we have to care for as many pets as possible.” Henthorn noted that the business strives to “serve the community as best it can.” She added that pet owners can keep their animals safe during the recent heat wave by ensuring that paws are not burned on hot pavements and not leaving pets in hot cars “We appreciate the community and hope everyone can stay safe with their pets through this recent hot spell,” Henthorn said “We’ll do our best to help take care of the pets of Wheeling as well.” Cabinet Members agreed that Elmbridge Borough Council enters into an Option Agreement with the NHS North West Surrey Alliance Development Partner to enable the development of an NHS Neighbourhood Health Hub at Elm Grove in Walton-on-Thames Cabinet also acknowledged the impact on the Walton Bowling Club and agreed to continue to consider alternative options for the Walton Bowling Club which includes a commitment to reasonable financial assistance for a merger or to improve bowls facilities in the borough the Elmbridge Cabinet will decide on the proposal to create a new NHS Neighbourhood Hub at the Elm Grove site in Walton-on-Thames This development aims to ensure all residents have access to high-quality healthcare services close to home are committed to the wellbeing and wellness of the local community Their ambition is to provide high quality healthcare services for the local population reduce unnecessary hospital visits and enhance patient experience.  The aim of the Neighbourhood Hub is to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities and tackle health inequalities by creating multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) These teams will include GPs and other primary care professionals and domiciliary and care staff working together to work more efficiently with healthier outcomes for the local community this NHS Neighbourhood Hub development on the Elm Grove site offers a blueprint to deliver a first-class health infrastructure which will offer integrated health services tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for residents in Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding area Walton-on-Thames has some of the highest levels of need While the average life expectancy in Walton is 83.3 years and 84.9 years in North West Surrey it drops significantly to 78.6 years for men in the southern part of Walton This is a stark contrast to the 87.6 years in Oxshott and Stoke D’Abernon The Neighbourhood Hub approach to community care aims to bridge this gap by ensuring all residents have equal access to health and support services close to home The development of the site will enable the relocation of all health services from the current health centre and community hospital site at Rodney Road in Walton The Neighbourhood Hub will allow the existing 13 services to be significantly expanded operating in specially designed patient care facilities with the latest technology the current 19 GP practice rooms will be increased to 26 there are at least seven more planned services that will benefit the local community specialist nursing support for heart failure talking therapies for anxiety and depression A further benefit of the new building is that it will facilitate a seven-day service Elmbridge Cabinet will be asked to review the outcome of engagement with residents from the end of 2024 During our engagement through November and December 2024 which included a survey and in-person sessions we gathered feedback from around 500 residents on the Elm Grove proposals to Residents’ responses covered green spaces and play areas the NHS neighbourhood Health Hub and Walton Bowling Club A more detailed report on the engagement is available. Elmbridge Cabinet will discuss an extraordinary opportunity to support improving health outcomes for Walton residents by selling land on the Elm Grove site to the NHS development partner Cabinet approval will enable the Neighbourhood Health Hub to be built.  The Neighbourhood Hub would centralise essential services supporting community health needs and reduce pressure on local hospitals the Neighbourhood Hub would offer flexible sustainable facilities to benefit the community.  while the benefits of a Neighbourhood Hub are significant we also appreciate the passion and strength of feeling associated with Walton Bowling Club and the wellbeing value bowling brings to our residents.  Elmbridge is fortunate to have a variety of active bowls clubs in the borough We will continue our discussions with Walton Bowling Club about their future plans and support them as best we can This support includes a commitment to reasonable financial assistance for a merger or to improve bowls facilities in the borough.  Our proposal is to enable a new Neighbourhood Hub at Elm Grove in Walton-on-Thames the proposed new Neighbourhood Hub development offers a unique chance to develop a modern integrated service that will support residents and improve healthcare for the local population integrated Health Hub while preserving green spaces and enhancing the much-valued Elm Grove recreation ground ensuring it remains a vibrant and valuable space for everyone to enjoy Portfolio Holder for Resources and Deputy Leader Elmbridge Borough Council      The agenda for the Cabinet meeting is available Watch the Cabinet meeting on 30 April at 4pm the Cabinet meeting will now be held on 30 April at 4pm Meeting agenda. Watch the meeting on webcast. We are aware of inaccurate information circulating regarding the development of Elm Grove in Walton-on-Thames When incorrect information circulates it creates unnecessary worry and we apologise for that Included in this information is the assertion that on site tenants such as the Elmbridge Eco Hub are being forced to leave their current location the team is positive and optimistic about their move to Coronation Recreation Ground in Hersham This new location is giving them a permanent home allowing them to enhance their services and increase their positive impact on our community.  The potential development of Elm Grove will be discussed at the Elmbridge Cabinet meeting on 24 April (which will be webcast) At that meeting Cabinet members will discuss the options for the site in the context of the business case presented and the results of the residents’ consultation from November / December 2024 All information about Elm Grove is on the council’s website The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council have also been hosting events around Elmbridge in recent weeks discussing Elm Grove (among other topics) and answering any questions from residents.   If the answer to your query on Elm Grove is missing from the website, please email communications@elmbridge.gov.uk and we will ensure it is added Elm Grove will no longer be on the agenda for the Elmbridge Cabinet meeting in March In order to work through the full details and information needed with our NHS partners and on site tenants we will defer the report until a special Cabinet meeting in April.  The results of the consultation will be published with the reports for the special Cabinet meeting on 24 April The Shaping Elm Grove engagement is live from Monday 18 November until midnight on 18 December 2024  After considering your feedback and adopting the Development Brief for Elm Grove in Walton-on-Thames we would like to hear your comments on our emerging proposals for Elm Grove Your thoughts and opinions are valuable to us and we invite you to share any further views you may have about this site Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking to develop part of the Elm Grove site for either a new NHS neighbourhood Health Hub or for housing Redevelopment of the site will facilitate improvements to Elm Grove recreation ground including play area enhancements and more trees to help alleviate flooding on site.  Elmbridge Borough Council and your local NHS are aiming to transform the delivery of health and care services we can bring a range of essential services into one convenient location for the community The focus is to support people in their own communities ensuring they can access the right service at the right time The Elm Grove site is ideally positioned for this and will allow expansion of both primary care community health and wellbeing and care services It will support the population health needs now and as the community grows The site offers a unique opportunity for a broad mix of professionals from health voluntary and community sectors to work together and focus efforts on the needs of the people of Walton-on-Thames Local health practitioners and community providers are collaborating with Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership to shape these exciting plans We understand the importance of Elm Grove to our community The decision on whether to develop homes or a Health Hub will depend on the available space.  we cannot accommodate a neighbourhood Health Hub or an optimum number of homes on the site if Walton Bowling Club and the Eco Hub remain in situ.  Your views matterIn this latest community engagement on Elm Grove we are asking your views on the possible development of the site including the value you would place on a new neighbourhood health hub for Walton We have an online survey available to capture your views but as always if you would like this in another format please email: communications@elmbridge.gov.uk.  We will also be available for the below in-person sessions where you can hear more about the possible neighbourhood health hub and understand more about the options of the site The Shaping Elm Grove engagement is available from Monday 18 November until midnight on 18 December 2024. The views captured during this engagement will be reported to Elmbridge Cabinet as part of an options report in the new year and we look forward to seeing you at our drop-in sessions – no booking needed More information on Shaping Elm Grove Stay up-to-date on council and borough news through WhatsApp and our newsletter.  Join Elmbridge Borough Council’s WhatsApp  Sign up to the Elmbridge Borough Council newsletter Help improve this site by giving feedback Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome Stay up-to-date and in-the-know with everything MKE Read great stories and find insider tips about Milwaukee Local +1 (414) 273-3950Email: info@milwaukee.org This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website Learn more about our privacy policies acai bowls and some notorious chicken fingers Those are just some of the eats you'll find at these four businesses that have recently opened in Brookfield Serious Sanji in WauwatosaA new Chinese restaurant that's brought dumplings and dim sum to a Tosa strip mall opened strong in mid-October Located at 853 N. Mayfair Road, Serious Sanji's menu is stacked with dishes like dim sum Customers can choose from 10 different iced green tea options and almost double the flavors of milk tea including mocha The Wauwatosa restaurant is the business's first location outside Florida Between the robot waiters that bring you your food and the mini bun cup stacked on top of the boba tea of your choice Serious Sanji shows promise to quickly become a Tosa favorite Elm Grove's Nona café is located at 13320 Watertown Plank Road, taking over the space that was once home to Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea Nona Elm Grove is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m Customers lined up eagerly to win free chicken finger meals when Raising Cane's Brookfield opened in early September. with at least three more locations planned in the state The Brookfield store and drive-thru are open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to the website. Wauwatosa's Milwaukee County Research Park got a new Panera Bread in September. Located at 850 N. Mayfair Road Online and in-store ordering is available at the Wauwatosa café salads and sandwiches to mac and cheese and sweets She can be contacted at bfogarty@gannett.com |Photo by Derek Redd| Monument Place Bridge in Elm Grove closed since April so crews could rehabilitate the span After months of looking for ways to get around the Monument Place Bridge in Elm Grove motorists now have the ability to drive across it again reopened Wednesday after being closed for rehabilitation since April That shut down the main throughway in Elm Grove for people traveling on National Road drivers have a fortified bridge bolstered with new materials that maintains the classic look of the span that was constructed in 1817 which was overseen by the West Virginia Division of Highways “The DOH and their contractors did an excellent job on this project,” he said “They did it as fast as they possibly could The end product is the restoration of the oldest bridge in West Virginia The $3.8 million project had forced motorists to detour around the bridge since its closure Smaller vehicles were able to use side streets but larger trucks needed to use Interstate 70 to reach certain locations in Elm Grove that had been reachable via the bridge “The fact that the traffic is open is a huge plus,” he added “The actual detour and traffic around the bridge while it was closed went very well so that part went well and I appreciate the citizens’ cooperation with that Moses Shepherd as part of the National Road the Monument Place Bridge – also known as the Stone Bridge – was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 The project and the altered traffic patterns that came with it weren’t just rough on drivers The multiple businesses that called the area around that bridge home also had to deal with customers having a tougher time getting to their locations it was time to show those businesses some love “Christmas came early for the residents of Elm Grove and we are truly thankful for the bridge reopening,” Palmer said “I would now encourage all shoppers to support the small businesses in Elm Grove They have been very patient during the bridge closure and would certainly appreciate seeing former and new customers again.” a couple of new bridge replacement projects are on the horizon Herron said that both the Washington Avenue Bridge at the corner of Washington Avenue and National Road as well as the Shilling Bridge near the Elm Grove Crossing Mall – which happened to be one of the local detours for the Monument Place Bridge – are scheduled to be temporarily closed and replaced sometime in 2025 Nona offers a variety of açaí bowls and smoothies made from quality A second location is opening Monday in Elm Grove and will have the same menu as the Pewaukee store Several açaí smoothie bowls are on Nona’s menu such as the Decadent Bowl and Paradise Bowl ELM GROVE — Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring and flavorless as Nona clearly shows with its açaí smoothie bowls and variety of smoothies that fall into such categories as keto/low carb A second Nona location is having a soft opening in Elm Grove on Monday at 13320 Watertown Plank Road The soft opening will last through Wednesday but whether a person walks through the doors on day one or day 100 Seth Knapp wants them to experience a "warm upbeat and inviting environment and atmosphere." The first Nona location is in Pewaukee at 1350 Capitol Dr. the Elm Grove location will be open from 10 a.m and each day of the soft opening the first 100 orders will be free (limitations apply) "We always go all out for our seasonal ends and they are extremely popular and always anticipated Some of our most popular smoothies are the Funky Monkey Green Ginger Zinger and Açaí Honey Berry." made from French press with grass-fed butter and Bulletproof Brain Octane MCT oil "We’ve been told by several customers that our Decadent Açaí Bowl is the best thing they’ve ever tasted in their lives," he said fair trade dark chocolate and whey protein It’s then topped with an ancient grain gluten-free chocolate peanut butter granola For people who want to feel like a billion dollars listed for $29.99 for 32 ounces and containing whey isolate protein and enhanced with 30-plus different superfoods As you might suspect based on the Nona menu "We are both health and wellness enthusiasts and taking care of our health plays a major role in our everyday lives and we set out to create the business that we wanted A brand focused on convenience items that meet all the needs of those trying to live a healthier lifestyle," Knapp said nutrition and wellness concept offering healthy fast-casual menu items natural and organic grocery and grab ‘n go and natural and organic personal care items." A third Nona location will be opening in Delafield in the fall (Have a Waukesha County restaurant news tip? Email Katherine Beck at kbeck@conleynet.com) The West Virginia Division of Highways has closed the Elm Grove on ramp on Interstate 70 westbound (Exit 5) near Wheeling to conduct temporary repairs on a bridge parapet wall — The West Virginia Division of Highways has closed the Elm Grove on ramp on Interstate 70 westbound (Exit 5) near Wheeling to conduct temporary repairs on a bridge parapet wall when a tractor-trailer jackknifed on the three-lane bridge during bad weather "Damage to the bridge was limited to the concrete barrier that runs along the side of the bridge deck," said Tracy Brown "Temporary repairs are being made to the barrier until more permanent repairs can be performed." Brown assured the public that the structural safety of the bridge remains intact despite the damage "The structural safety of the bridge is in no way affected by the damage sustained to the barrier," Brown said "The barrier's purpose is to help prevent an errant vehicle from going off the bridge and is not part of the bridge's primary structural system The bridge remains safe for the traveling public." the other two lanes will remain open during the repairs The temporary repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday.