City’s Recycling Program Now Accepting Corrugated Cardboard
The City of Wheeling’s Residential Recycling Program began more than 25 years ago and included materials such as cans and paper. Beginning Monday, July 1, corrugated cardboard will be added to the list of recyc...
Eagle Scouts Pour Sweat Equity Into Pig Path, Picnic Shelter
“Do a good turn daily.” That excellent advice is the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America. Local Eagle Scouts have taken that motto to heart over the past few months by working together to upgrade two separate g...
WORKING OUR WAY BACK TO YOU: Jay Goodman and the Call of Belonging
Editor's note: Working Our Way Back to You, will profile Ohio Valley natives who have left town but returned to the community that created them. In the first of the series, writer Phil Gamble introduces us to J...
ECHOES OF … Guns and Rose — Tales of Summer Vacations Long Ago
There is no place hotter in August than Vicksburg, Mississippi. It was just one of many of our destinations during most summers when I was young. My father ’s spin on summer fun was narrow and pointed. Pointed ...
YSS Celebrates Community, Growth and 45 Years of Service
For 45 years, Youth Services System Inc. has provided the Ohio Valley with programs to assist anyone in need of a warm bed, a hot meal and endless hope.
As this year marks the agency’s milestone anniversary,...
Historic Weekend of EVENTS Planned
A weekend of events will kick off at noon on Thursday, June 20, with a West Virginia Day Celebration, followed up by the 160th anniversary of the U.S. Custom House (West Virginia Independence Hall) at 5 p.m. Fr...
Historic Weekend of EVENTS Planned
A weekend of events will kick off at noon on Thursday, June 20, with a West Virginia Day Celebration, followed up by the 160th anniversary of the U.S. Custom House (West Virginia Independence Hall) at 5 p.m. Fr...
WHEELING@WORK: Ward 6’s Dave Palmer — a Good Neighbor
Editor’s note: Our series, “Wheeling@Work,” is an effort to provide readers with insight and information into our city government, highlighting the personalities, programs and processes at work within the City ...
Celebrating Juneteenth Wheeling Style
Many Americans probably believe that once President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 that all slaves were set free and lived happily ever after.
In reality, the road to freedom for most e...
Events to Celebrate Statehood, Independence Hall and Suspension Bridge Milestones
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration experience is on tap from Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23, marking milestone anniversaries with family-friendly signature summer events.
“A number of elements came...
Oglebay Good Zoo to Host 10th Annual Good Zoo Brew
IPAs, porters, and ales — oh my! Sample more than 50 unique, finely crafted brews and other adult beverages at Good Zoo Brew — the Ohio Valley’s largest microbrew festival — from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at...
Wheeling Jesuit to Honor Hall of Honor Inductees
Wheeling Jesuit University alumni from the 2019 reunion classes have selected 12 of their peers or mentors for induction into the Hall of Honor during Alumni Weekend, set for June 21-23.
Created by the u...
We Need a Mouse-Ke-Do-Over: Surviving the Worst Vacation Ever
I don’t know what came over me, but I really wanted to hug that mouse.
In the fall of 2013, my family took what can easily be described as the worst vacation of all time. I’m sure there are worse stories, bu...
City Playground Renovations Continue With Pleasanton, N. 24th Street Neighborhoods
Youngsters in the Pleasanton and N. 24th Street neighborhoods will soon have new playgrounds on which to play as next week marks the start of the renovation projects at these two locations.
Departmen...
Party On, Kids!
Editor’s note: In an effort to help Wheeling families navigate what’s offered here, this story presents some options for kids’ birthday parties. Be on the lookout for an upcoming story on children's summertime ...
Say Cheers to Area EVENTS on Tap
CHEERS TO W.VA. WINES!
The Wheeling Wine Festival is set for Saturday, June 15, at Wheeling Heritage Port. Gates open at 5 p.m. for general admission. Buy a VIP pass and get in one hour early and enjoy the c...
IN SEARCH OF THIRD PLACES: The Ohio County Public Library
Author’s note: In his work, The Great Good Place, urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” to define public social settings where locals regularly gather in safety for conversation, connect...
Chili Cook-off Raises $11,000 for the United Way
The 18th annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off on Saturday, June 1, produced great chili and a total of $11,000 for the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley.
City officials and Cookoff Chairperson Rosemary H...
Looking to the Past and to the Future, Wheeling Heritage Celebrates 25 Years
Most city residents probably don’t realize that every trip to the grocery store, every school bus run and all those drive-thrus for coffee are all taking place within a national park of sorts.
And, they have...
Archbishop William Lori Announces Resignations, Changes in Chancery Officials
Acting in his capacity as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, Archbishop William E. Lori today announced the following personnel changes involving officials of the Chancery.
• Monsig...
Wheeling Heritage Director Resigns, New Director Appointed
Wheeling Heritage today announced that Jake Dougherty is resigning as executive director of Wheeling Heritage, effective in mid-August. The board has named Arch Riley, board president, as the organization’s nex...
Cyber Safety — Avoiding Scams and Malware Attacks
This story is designed to help you to stay safe in the digital world.
As you will see, the story consists of three sections. The first section deals with malware, such as computer viruses, adware, etc. The s...
Plein Air International Coming to Wheeling
The first week of July will see artists from throughout Europe gathering in Wheeling for a week-long plein air painting experience.
For more than 20 years, painters from Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, ...
2019 Graduating Classes of Diocese’s Six Catholic High Schools Offered $15M in Scholarships
Members of the 2019 graduating classes of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s six Catholic high schools across West Virginia were collectively offered over $15 million in scholarships.
The newly graduated o...
Roberts Ruminates: Horrible Creatures
I’ve got a lot of critters in my house. They’re all rescues. Our collie mix came from Marshall County Animal Shelter. We found the tortie cat at Ohio County and the tabby under a bush. Our German shepherd was f...
Summertime Blues Series to Begin
It’s time for the summertime blues!
A full slate of concerts is coming to BluesDays at River City, all leading up to a weekend of award-winning blues at Heritage Music BluesFest on Aug. 9-11.
On Tuesday, ...
Summer of Wonder in Full Swing at Schrader Center
The public is invited to explore and discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world by participating in the Summer of Wonder Nature Programs at Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center...
Brooke Hills Playhouse Season to Begin
The Brooke Hills Playhouse has announced the cast for its 48th season-opening comedy, "Ghost of a Chance," while also noting a change in the performance times for the show's second weekend.
According to Juli...
Medicine, Money and Making it all Work: Three Stories of Working Women
42 years. That’s how long it took the right for women to vote to move from constitutional amendment to law in the United States. In a nation with a relatively short history, that’s a long time.
These days, w...
Treasures Await at Area EVENTS
FIND THE TREASURE
Kids are taking over Centre Market from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, for the Centre Market Family Treasure Hunt. Kids will receive a free wristband for bounce houses, face painting, Big...
Children’s Museum Offers Beautiful Days in the Neighborhood
When the days get long, Terra Crews remembers the words of Fred Rogers.
"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say, 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not...
Warwood Farmers Market Returns Today for Third Season
Beginning today, June 4, the Warwood Farmers Market returns to Garden Park from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday, hosted by Grow Warwood Pride.
This year, over 30 vendors will be selling produce, artisan crafts, baked...
WHEELING@WORK: Ward 5 Representative Loves his Neighborhood
Ty Thorngate loves Ward 5 — and his family’s neighborhood in particular. “Now I know this might be coming from a place of bias,” he smiles, “but I'd go as far to say that my home turf, Dimmeydale, is the best n...
Industry Check-Up: Hospitals Battling for Turf
A spanking-new Buck Rogers façade or a hospital acquisition here. A federal lawsuit alleging doctor kickbacks there. Full-blown for-profit status or intense marketing pretty much everywhere.
Sorting out what...
Corpus Christi to Induct New Members Into Hall of Fame
The fourth annual Corpus Christi School Hall of Fame dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The dinner program recognizes notable alumni and friends and acknowledges their commitments to their co...
Secret Kitchens Tour, Gourmet Market Set for June 8
Get a rare peek at some of the most exquisite kitchens in Wheeling during Oglebay Institute’s Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour and Gourmet Market on Saturday, June 8.
Presented by the Committee of the Museum...
Into the Woods: Spring Traditions in Ohio County
March rains and April showers bring ramps and morels before they bring May flowers. When we see those patches of green in the woods as we drive the country roads in mid to late April, we know that spring is jus...
IN SEARCH OF THIRD PLACES: An Introduction
Author’s note: In his work, The Great Good Place, urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” to define public social settings where locals regularly gather in safety for conversation, connect...
Wiley To Be Ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
The Rev. Mr. Nye Frederick “Joseph” Wiley III will be ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1. He will be ordained by Archbishop William E. Lori of the...
Second Annual Conference to Shed Light on Mental Illness
If there’s one word that describes Amy Gamble, the executive director of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Wheeling, it’s open. She’s dedicated her life to mental health awareness, and thr...
Ohio Valley EVENTS Heating Up
HOT TIME IN THE OLD TOWN
Since 2002, the Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-Off has been a summer staple at Heritage Port in Wheeling. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, the event will feature live music, ...
‘Rithmetic Genius Born in Ohio County — Go Figure
Most people can remember their parents or grandparents talking about the three R’s of schooling: reading, writing and arithmetic. These three subjects were the foundation of early education throughout the Weste...
A VIEW FROM THE MOON: SMART-Center Turns 25 — 50 Years Ago (Part 2)
Recap: In Part 1, we find my youthful 10-year-old self, 50 years my present-day junior, has been called to the principal’s office without apparent reason or explanation. Worried I had done something wrong I was...
With So Much to See and Do, Wheeling Punches Above Its Weight Class
To use a sports analogy, Wheeling punches above its weight class. For a city of only 27,000, Wheeling boasts a tremendous number of high-quality cultural institutions and tourism attractions. Not many look like...
John Marshall Strings Students’ Synchrony Saves the Day
Those of you who attended the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s season finale on May 17 may have noticed the group of young people performing during the pre-concert dinner and in the lobby before the show.
The s...
Placing of Roses on Civil War Veterans’ Graves, Tours and Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery
Friends of Wheeling will partner with the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable in placing white roses on the graves of both Union and Confederate Civil War veterans in Greenwood Cemetery, beginning at 9 a.m. on Mem...
Brooke Hills Playhouse Postpones Season Opening Because of Wind Damage
The Brooke Hills Playhouse has postponed the opening of its 48th summer season until the weekend of June 14-16, while the pre-Civil War apple barn undergoes repairs from damage caused by a recent windstorm.
...
AN ESSAY FOR THE DAY: A Gathering of Heroes
It was about as poignant a moment as one could imagine.
The National World War II Memorial. On the National Mall. On the Saturday before this Memorial Day weekend in 2011.
The site is perfectly framed at ...