EVENTS: Things to do in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff May 26, 2023 Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening this week in the Wheeling area!
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...
Pride Month 2022: We Want To Hear Your Stories Weelunk Staff June 1, 2022 Pride Month commemorates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-straight, non-cisgender people. In the late 1960s, community organizers, such as Marsha P. Johnson, w...
History In Their Own Words: Memories from the Black Community Weelunk Staff March 1, 2022 Special thanks to Valtricia Manns-Stradwick, James “Choo Choo” Webb, and Anthony Williams for inviting us into your homes and sharing your memories with us. Thank you to Ron Scott and the YWCA Wheeling for part...
WEELove Our Writers: Looking Back At Our Writers’ Favorite Articles Weelunk Staff February 14, 2022 Love is in the air here at Weelunk and we wanted to take a moment to recognize our community writers who help us tell Wheeling's story. Each of our writers brings their own interests and experiences to the cont...
Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s Legacy Weelunk Staff September 28, 2021 If you followed along with our Henry Schmulbach podcast re-release this summer, then you know that Wheeling Heritage hosted a live podcast panel discussion with host and historian Hal Gorby, along with guest pa...
Weelunk’s Top 10 Articles Written by Emma Wiley Weelunk Staff August 25, 2021 If you’re a local history buff, then you’ve probably enjoyed reading at least a few of the stories written by Emma Wiley in the last year. Emma is Wheeling Heritage’s AmeriCorp member through the Preservation A...
Weelunk’s Favorite WV Podcasts Weelunk Staff February 9, 2021 Whether you want to learn about history, indulge in true crime stories, or hear what your favorite local entertainers have been up to, there's a podcast for it! With many of us spending more time at home this y...
Weelunk 2020: Year in Review Weelunk Staff December 30, 2020 2020 was a year of the unexpected, the innovative, and the impactful. Weelunk spent 2020 telling community stories, discovering Wheeling’s history, and highlighting local people, businesses, and events. Our com...
Weelunk Writers Share Their Favorite Traditions Weelunk Staff December 24, 2020 Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or enjoying the beauty of the season, winter is a time where many of us partake in special traditions with family and friends. In the spirit of the season, we asked the W...
Remembering Bill Hogan Weelunk Staff November 10, 2020 Bill Hogan’s posts on Weelunk mirrored his personality in every word, phrase and sentence. Whether he was recalling life in his youth or life in his later years, you experienced his sense of humor and honest di...
Men of Change Help 400 Students with Back-to-School Giveaway. Weelunk Staff September 10, 2020 As children from across the Ohio Valley head back to the classroom, Men of Change hosted a drive-thru school supplies giveaway in Wheeling to help families in need of extra assistance. Men of Change, a group of...
Blackout Tuesday Weelunk Staff June 2, 2020 Weelunk was formed around a central tenet: “Do Something.” Right now, what we are doing is standing in solidarity with those working to combat inequality and institutionalized racism, and unequivocally condemni...
DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: No Block Left Unturned Weelunk Staff September 16, 2019 Editor’s note: Many of the Downtown Do-Overs featured in this occasional Weelunk series have been major projects — from WesBanco Arena to The Capitol Theatre to more than 100 apartments proposed for the vacant ...
Weelunk Rolls Into Wheeling Heritage Weelunk Staff August 28, 2019 'THIS IS WEELUNK' "It looks like a website, but it's more than that. It represents an attitude, a desire for a new Wheeling, one that trades shrinking and decay for optimism and enthusiasm,” explained one of...
Wheeling Heritage Media Launches Podcast on Wheeling Brewer Weelunk Staff August 21, 2019 Murder (maybe). Philanthropy. Prostitution. Industrialization. Corruption. All these words are synonymous with Wheeling brewer Henry Schmulbach. And Wheeling Heritage is bringing Wheeling’s brewing history t...
Lots of Fun Brewing at EVENTS Around Town Weelunk Staff August 15, 2019 BREW-OFF The Francis Pier-Pint Historic Brew-Off: Prohibition Edition puts history and hops in the limelight. The event, set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at River City Restaurant, is part beer tasting...
From Boy Bands to Blues Bands, EVENTS Have Got You Covered Weelunk Staff August 8, 2019 BLUE SKIES FOR BLUESFEST From Grammy nominees to International Blues Challenge winners, from fan-favorites to up-and-coming artists, from the B.B. King Horns to music of the Rolling Stones, Heritage Music Bl...
Travel to India and Beyond With Upcoming EVENTS Weelunk Staff July 11, 2019 FESTIVAL OF INDIA Experience India’s vast cultural and spiritual history at the Festival of India, set for 2-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Wheeling Heritage Port. Listen to live music and watch dance performa...
A Little Independence, a Lot of EVENTS Weelunk Staff July 4, 2019 CELEBRATE AMERICA Gary Mauer The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s annual Celebrate America tour, conducted by Maurice Staton, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The tour...
Historic Weekend of EVENTS Planned Weelunk Staff June 20, 2019 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...
Ohio Valley EVENTS Heating Up Weelunk Staff May 30, 2019 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, ...
Eat Your Way Through Upcoming EVENTS Weelunk Staff May 2, 2019 BOOGIE ON DOWN Boogie on down to Friday Night Fever — Wheeling Health Right’s 26th annual Chef’s Auction — at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at WesBanco Arena, 14th St., Wheeling. Guests will dine on delicacies from ...
EVENTS: From Miracles to a Nutcracker, Holiday Favorites Abound Weelunk Staff November 29, 2018 MIRACLE ON MARKET STREET The treasured holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be staged at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre, and features an ensemble of local actors telling the story of how Kri...
Motorized Watercraft Being Considered at Barkcamp Weelunk Staff November 28, 2018 Area residents who use Belmont Lake at Barkcamp State Park in Ohio may be interested in a change to boating rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The potential change would allow all types...
EVENTS: And After Dinner’s Digested … Weelunk Staff November 22, 2018 Looking for something to do to keep your visitors entertained? There’s shopping, an art film, a wine tasting and, of course, a variety of holiday events such as the Festival of Lights, Festival of Trees and the...
EVENTS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like … Weelunk Staff November 15, 2018 FESTIVAL OF TREES The Festival of Trees has planted itself in a brand new location! The Oglebay Institute Stifel Center has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland with trees, wreaths and garlands, all ...
EVENTS: Lights, Music, Art, Tea, Wine! Weelunk Staff November 8, 2018 The switch is being flipped tonight! At 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, the Oglebay hills will be alive with more than a million twinkling lights at the Winter Festival of Lights — just as it has since 1985. But ther...
House of Delegates, 3rd Delegate District Weelunk Staff November 4, 2018 Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
House of Delegates, 4th Delegate District Weelunk Staff November 4, 2018 Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars! Weelunk Staff November 3, 2018 Congratulations to all who danced their hearts out at the Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars event at The Capitol Theatre tonight. Everyone was a winner, but taking home the mirror ball trophy were Chef Travis,...
U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District Weelunk Staff November 3, 2018 Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions ar...
United States Senator Weelunk Staff November 3, 2018 Editor's note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
State Senator, 1st Senatorial District Weelunk Staff November 2, 2018 Editor's note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
State Senator, 2nd Senatorial District Weelunk Staff November 2, 2018 Editor's note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
Ohio County Commissioner Weelunk Staff November 1, 2018 Editor's note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
Marshall County Commissioner Weelunk Staff November 1, 2018 Editor's note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk solicited questions from you, our readers. Those questions are reflecte...
EVENTS: Dancing, Drinking, Laughing, Learning, Shopping Weelunk Staff November 1, 2018 DANCING STARS One of the most anticipated events in the valley waltzes onto The Capitol Theatre stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Nine couples will be competing for the shining mirror ball trophy on Saturday...
EVENTS: Spooky Happenings Around Town Weelunk Staff October 25, 2018 Halloween fun is wrapping up in the valley with a number of spooky events on the calendar! • Get your Halloween costumes ready for a spooktacular party from 9 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Oct. 26, at Wheeling Isla...
EVENTS: Music! Movies! Theater! Art! Weelunk Staff October 18, 2018 A ‘BELLA’ MASTERWORKS The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra opens its Masterworks season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, conducted by music director finalist Timothy Hankewich and featuring guest artist Bella Hristo...
Is a Private School for Your Child? Weelunk Staff October 18, 2018 In the Ohio Valley, parents are lucky to have many choices when it comes to schools for their children. There is a variety of parochial, private and public schools from which to choose. If you are considerin...
EVENTS: Dance, Dress Up, Listen, Taste Weelunk Staff October 11, 2018 TALE AS OLD AS TIME Friends, villains, life lessons and love: “Beauty and the Beast” has it all. Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company dances the journey of Belle, a caring, intelligent, beautiful, young ...
EVENTS: Beach Boys Music, Plein Air Painting, Titanic Dinner and More Weelunk Staff September 20, 2018 Surf’s Up! A Tribute to the Beach Boys, conducted by music director finalist Timothy Hankewich, featuring guest artists Phil Dirt and the Dozers, opens the Wheeling Symphony 2018-19 season, Friday, Sept. 21, at...
EVENTS: Wheeling Is Drumming Up Things to Do Weelunk Staff September 13, 2018 JAZZ IT UP Roger Humphries, one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated jazz legends, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center as part of the popular Jazz at the Sti...
EVENTS: Paint the Town at First Friday Weelunk Staff September 6, 2018 FIRST FRIDAY The Gallery Hop at Artworks Around Town on Friday, Sept. 7, will usher in a two-month celebration of the art of plein air painting. As a preliminary to “Paint Historic Wheeling” set for later ...
EVENTS: Good Times Brewing in Wheeling Weelunk Staff August 16, 2018 The fifth annual Mountaineer Brewfest, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Heritage Port in Wheeling. Festival hours/admission vary according to ...
EVENTS: Got the Blues? Hungry? There’s a Festival for That Weelunk Staff August 9, 2018 GOT THE BLUES? Taste of the Blues kicks off the 18th annual Heritage Music BluesFest at noon Friday, Aug. 10, with the gates officially opening at 4 p.m. for three days of award-winning blues music. Hear the...
EVENTS: CHEERS TO FIRST FRIDAY! Weelunk Staff August 2, 2018 1 FIRST FRIDAY Gallery Hop, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Artworks Around Town, features the work of 19 members of the Steubenville Art Association. Founded in 1946 by Emma Hayhurst, the association has 60 ...
EVENTS: There’s Magic in the Air Weelunk Staff July 19, 2018 "SUMMER AT HOGWARTS" Harry Potter fans take note! There will be a free two-hour interactive program for teens and older children from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public. Pr...
Wheeling Author’s Book ‘Dune Girl’ Available on Amazon Weelunk Staff June 24, 2018 While Wheeling residents may recognize Nora Edinger more easily as the mom of the Granola Girls, an area farmers-market staple, she is also a long-time journalist who worked for papers in the Chicago area and N...
