How Did This Wheeling Trolley End Up In Maine? Haley Steed March 24, 2023 The tale of Streetcar No. 639 began almost a century ago and is one rife with twists and turns; adventure and neglect; discovery and dedication, notoriety and exaltation. This story begins in Wheeling in 1924 a...
EVENTS: Things to do in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff March 23, 2023 Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening this week in the Wheeling area!
Wheeling Resident Jessica Zalenski Appointed City Clerk Provided March 22, 2023 Wheeling resident Jessica Zalenski has been appointed as the Friendly City’s next City Clerk. Council approved the appointment Tuesday evening following an executive session. Zalenski will assume her new role o...
These Four Wheeling Entrepreneurs Will Compete at the Next Show of Hands Wheeling Heritage Staff March 22, 2023 Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling entrepreneurs will compete in the next Show of Hands event on Monday, April 17. This Show of Hands will feature four local businesses owner who will showcase...
Meet the Metal Artist Behind These Iconic Wheeling Sculptures Ellery McGregor March 21, 2023 If you live in Wheeling, you have probably heard his name. Jeffrey Forster is a unique metalworker and artist who has become a household name in Wheeling and is often the first call made when local metal restor...
This New Group is on a Mission to Preserve South Wheeling’s Historic Buildings Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023 Much of Wheeling is experiencing a season of renewal. Both historic renovations and new builds can be seen in various areas of our city, sparking excitement among citizens who are eager to see what’s ahead for ...
Catch a Ride on Wheeling’s New Bird Scooters Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 16, 2023 Originally published November 19, 2022 Local bird enthusiasts may be familiar with the murmuration of black birds in North Wheeling that swarm and settle in the trees there at twilight. But are you familiar ...
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront Development Weelunk Staff March 15, 2023 The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents, referring to the former Berry Supply Building by its new name, Waterfr...
The Inspiration Behind A Female-Driven Documentary Screening Alex Panas March 14, 2023 When it comes to community involvement, one of the perks of living in a city the size of Wheeling is that it can be easier to turn ideas into action. That’s exactly what happened when local artist Mindi Yarbrou...
Put Your Wheeling Women’s History Knowledge to the Test Tomorrow! Provided March 13, 2023 In celebration of Women's History Month, Wheeling Heritage is hosting a free Women's History Month Trivia Night on Tuesday, March 14. The event will take place at River City beginning at 6 p.m. and is open ...
Inside the World of Women’s Roller Derby in Wheeling Karin Butyn March 13, 2023 “This sport is so empowering,” Krystal, more aptly known as Green Eggs and Slam, explains as we discuss the following Ohio Valley Roller Derby has built in the valley over the course of the last thirteen years....
Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in Wheeling Karin Butyn March 10, 2023 Editor's Note: As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In this profile, we highlight the inspiring story of Jeanne Carter wh...
Want to Start a Business? CO.STARTERS Is Back This Spring! Provided March 8, 2023 The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) and Wheeling Heritage are now accepting applications for the eighth cohort of CO.STARTERS, a program for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The program ...
QUIZ: Which Famous Wheeling Woman are You? Wheeling Heritage Media March 7, 2023 March is women’s history month, and Wheeling is home to no shortage of amazing women. Answer a few short questions and we’ll tell you which famous Wheeling woman you are most like!
Williams Lea joins UN Global Compact; Commits to Prioritizing Sustainability Provided March 6, 2023 Global skilled business support services firm Williams Lea announced that it is joining the U.N. Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The UNGC is a voluntary program based...
“How Safe is Our Water?” We Toured Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant to Find Out Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 6, 2023 We never give much thought to our water supply; we crank the faucet on and assume the water that streams forth is clean and safe. But after a disaster like the February 3 train derailment and subsequent contami...
Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio Saturday, March 10 Provided March 6, 2023 David Mayfield of The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform a live solo show at Clientele Art Studio this weekend. The show is set for Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Will W...
7 Tasty Cocktails To Try This Weekend in Wheeling Jessica Broverman March 3, 2023 If you've binge-watched Drink Masters on Netflix recently, then you already know that there is something about a beautifully-curated drink that can elevate any occasion. No matter what your drink preference — s...
Wheeling and WesBanco Arena To Serve as Host for The Basketball Tournament’s 2023 West Virginia Regional Provided March 2, 2023 The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event, today announced that Wheeling and WesBanco Arena will serve as a host site for one of TBT’s regional events for 2023. Best Virgini...
6 Women in Wheeling History That You Should Know Alex Walton March 1, 2023 As communities gear up for Women’s History Month celebrations, many reminisce about influential women who have graced their lives. From family members and friends to professionals and idols, chances are that mo...
WHEELING SCENE: Hip Hop, A Black Tie Affair Wheeling Heritage Media February 28, 2023 Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this series is to help capture and share moments that showcase the people, places, and events ...
Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson Diana Bell February 27, 2023 Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment is evident to anyone he meets. Known as “Jay” to friends and family, this Wheeling nativ...
Local School Celebrates Diversity with Textured Hair Expo Alex Panas February 27, 2023 What started as a brainstorming session during a teacher learning day at Bridge Street Middle School has blossomed into a community event addressing an important need among their students: the care and styling ...
Coming Soon: Citywide Ceramics Take Over! Alex Panas February 23, 2023 Wheeling is about to get a whole lot more creative as local ceramic artists, along with Oglebay Institute, Wheeling Heritage, Artworks Around Town, East Wheeling Clayworks, Clientele Art Studio and the McLure H...
Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling! Betsy Sweeny February 23, 2023 February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States first settling in Pittsburgh where he spent his early adulthood working in the steel m...
Local Middle Schoolers Celebrate Historic Wheeling Landmarks Alex Panas February 22, 2023 Students at Bridge Street Middle School have been working on a special project that celebrates Wheeling’s rich history. The “Wheeling Then and Now” project, organized by BSMS teachers Shawna Safreed and Justin ...
Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In Town Kate Wietor February 21, 2023 This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project, they needed approximately 200 pounds of flour, 30 pounds of butter, 45 pounds of suga...
DO SOMETHING: Help Us Create the Wheeling Alphabet Alex Panas February 20, 2023 Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission, is calling on the community to choose which Wheeling iconography should be included in a new collaborative art project. The “Whe...
Spread a Little Kindness in the Friendly City Today! Ellery McGregor February 17, 2023 February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! This fun national “holiday” is a great excuse to show a little bit of kindness, whether it’s to a stranger, the community, your friends and family, or even j...
Touchstone’s Brian Joseph to Headline Inventors’ Event Feb. 23 in Wheeling Provided February 16, 2023 The West Virginia Inventors Society is hitting the road with a Feb. 23 meeting of the minds in Wheeling. The event will feature organization co-founders Brian Joseph and Linwood Hamilton sharing their jou...
Check Out These 5 Specialty Foods Made Right Here in Wheeling Candace Nelson February 15, 2023 Wheeling is full of unique and specialty foods that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether they have a cult following or are hidden gems, these Wheeling-made items are sure to please even the most discernible pa...
Wheeling Boutique’s “In The Hood” Shirts are A Huge Hit Ellen Brafford McCroskey February 14, 2023 You’ve probably seen them around town - plenty of folks are sporting those cute, trendy sweatshirts bearing the name of their Wheeling-area neighborhood. After all, it’s human nature to be proud of where you ca...
Weelunk’s Guide to Valentine’s Day in Wheeling 2023 Adam Marquart February 13, 2023 It’s almost time to treat that special someone in your life for St. Valentine’s Day. Not sure what you’re going to do yet? No card? No flowers or chocolates? Fortunately for you, Wheeling and the surrounding ar...
The Tasty Legacy of the Stone and Thomas Tea Room Alex Walton February 10, 2023 The City of Wheeling is admired for its dedication to businesses, old and new. From restaurants like Later Alligator and Vagabond Kitchen to antique and hobby stores like Shuggy’s and Clutch Gaming, there is si...
Just Me & More Salon Wins Show of Hands: Black-Owned Business Edition Provided February 9, 2023 After four local business made their pitch to a crowd of more than 250 people at Wheeling Heritage's Show of Hands, Just Me & More Salon walked away with the most votes! Owner Rica Dabney took home the top ...
Delbert Appointed City’s Building and Planning Director Provided February 7, 2023 City Manager Robert Herron announced today that Brenda J. Delbert has been appointed to the position of Building and Planning Director, effective immediately. Delbert has served as Wheeling’s City Clerk s...
How One Dog’s Love Inspired a Mission to Help Owners and Beloved Pets Laurie Conway February 7, 2023 Some of life’s greatest things happen at the most unexpected times. That case could be made for Ken Suter, who stumbled upon Sam one day when he was browsing the mall with his wife. Sam was part of a litter of ...
Get To Know Wheeling Heritage’s Latest Show of Hands Participants Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 6, 2023 Wheeling Heritage's Show of Hands event returns this Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, and you're invited! If you're unfamiliar with Show of Hands, it's a community-supported ...
This Valentine’s Day We’re Going Big and Feeling Blue Haley Steed February 3, 2023 Wheeling has some breathtaking buildings. Some of them have been lovingly restored to their former glory, while others are patiently waiting for the day their potential will be recognized. One of these building...
Kicking Off Black History Month Emma Wiley February 1, 2023 Black History Month was created by the famous African American historian, Carter G. Woodson, in 1926. Originally known as “Negro History Month,” it was a response to what Woodson saw as a disturbing lack of Bla...
This Wheelingite Has Birds Eating Out of His Hand, And Says You Can Do It Too! Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 31, 2023 Wheeling resident Joe Roxby is quickly becoming a local bird expert and wildlife citizen scientist. He offers his tips and tricks for communing with nature to Weelunk readers in the hope that his story in...
This Local Farm is Rooted in Sweet History Candace Nelson January 30, 2023 Nestled away in the rolling hills of Wellsburg’s countryside sits Family Roots Farm, a 250-year-old homestead that specializes in sweets. Homesteaded by Henry Hervey in the 1770s, the Brooke County farm h...
Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This Week Haley Steed January 27, 2023 “This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the right thing to do and it’s long overdue. These events make sure we under...
I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned… Adam Marquart January 25, 2023 If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven i...
24/7 Dad Program at Ohio County Family Support Center Begins February 6 Provided January 24, 2023 Starting Monday, February 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Ohio County Family Support Center will be offering 24/7 Dad classes for Ohio County fathers. Classes will run on Mondays and Thursdays through March ...
Local Underground Railroad Museum Hosts Black History Month Program Provided January 24, 2023 The Underground Railroad Museum, located in Flushing, Ohio, will be holding its third annual Black History Month program on Sunday, February 5, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ron Scott, Cultural Diversity and Communi...
Hip Hop: A Black Tie Affair Returns Feb. 25 Provided January 24, 2023 The YWCA Wheeling and Wheeling Heritage present Hip Hop: A Black Tie Affair on February 25, at the Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main Street, Wheeling. This even will celebrate the art form of hip-hop and...
Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Kicks off Leadership Wheeling 2023 Provided January 24, 2023 The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome its 2023 Leadership Wheeling class with its first session on Tuesday, January 24. Leadership Wheeling is a long-running program put on by the Wheeling Area Cha...
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series Returns to Bellaire Public Library Provided January 23, 2023 The Bellaire Public Library and the Great Stone Viaduct Historical Education Society forged a partnership in 2013 to sponsor public lectures during the months of February and March. The partnership was named th...
Marvelous Maps of Wheeling Emma Wiley January 23, 2023 Originally published Sept. 8.,2021 Can you find the coolest/weirdest/strangest detail on a map? Hint: You have to look closely...it’s all in the details. A map’s secrets depend on when the map was drawn, ...
