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4th Annual Earth Day Block Party: Music, Food, and Green Living Come Together

Provided April 25, 2025

Get ready to groove for the planet! The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority (OCSWA) is bringing the Earth Day Block...

WVNCC Opens New Business & Entrepreneurship Center: Students Learn by Doing

Provided April 14, 2025

At the beginning of the month (April 2nd), West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) officially opened the doors to its...

Friends of the Ohio County Library Hosts First-Ever Spelling Bee for Adults

Provided April 7, 2025

Wheeling, WV – A New Twist on an Old Favorite In a fun and unique twist on a classic competition,...

Hoppin’ Around the Ohio Valley: Your Guide to Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits, and Spring Fun

Provided March 31, 2025

Springtime in the Ohio Valley means candy-filled eggs, bunny ears, and joyful family outings. Whether you’re chasing eggs, posing for...

Get Ready for an Adrenaline-Packed Weekend: PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour in Wheeling

Riley Carpenter and Park Press March 21, 2025

Special thanks to Emma Wear from Wheeling Park High School’s Park Press for her contributions to this article! Introduction: Experience...

Wheeling Fashion Week at Waterfront Hall Debuts to Celebrate Local Creativity

Provided March 14, 2025

Get ready to strut your stuff as Wheeling takes center stage for its first-ever Wheeling Fashion Week, running from June...

Refresh, Renew, Recycle: Your Complete Guide to Spring Cleanup in Ohio County

Barb Hudson March 12, 2025

As the frost melts away and daffodils start popping up, it’s that time of year again—spring cleaning season! If you’ve...

Celebrating West Virginia’s 2025 History Heroes

Provided March 7, 2025

West Virginia has a long and rich history, and preserving it takes dedication, passion, and countless hours of hard work....

McColloch’s Leap: Historic Revolutionary War Monument Restored in Wheeling

Jay Frey February 28, 2025

Major Samuel McColloch’s “leap” stands as one of the most famous acts of pioneer heroism in the Upper Ohio Valley....

Wheeling Miners Football Returns to WesBanco Arena – Here’s What Fans Need to Know!

Barb Hudson February 26, 2025

Arena football is back in Wheeling, and the Miners are ready to take the field with bigger goals, tougher competition,...

Wheeling Gets Fired Up for Ceramics Take Over 2025

Riley Carpenter February 19, 2025

Wheeling, West Virginia, has long been a city shaped by its makers—those who mold, craft, and create. Over the years,...

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Wheeling: A Guide for Every Budget

Barb Hudson February 10, 2025

Valentine’s Day is a day so many of us look forward to celebrating with our special someone. But let’s be...

Wheeling Live Here: Your Guide to Living, Working, and Thriving in the Friendly City

Wheeling Heritage Staff February 7, 2025

Wheeling is more than just a city—it’s a community full of history, opportunity, and small-town charm with big-city amenities. Whether...

Get Your Garden Ready: Ohio County Master Gardeners Meetings

Provided February 5, 2025

As winter draws to a close and the promise of spring approaches, gardeners across Ohio County are gearing up for...

Discover Elegance and Empowerment at Moonlight Intimate Apparel

Riley Carpenter February 3, 2025

Step into Moonlight Intimate Apparel in Wheeling’s Centre Market and experience more than just a lingerie store—it’s a destination where...

Junior League Accepting Scholarship Applications

Provided January 29, 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Junior League of Wheeling’s Linda Bordas Scholarship. Three young women exemplifying leadership and volunteerism...

If We Could Talk to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Thoughts from Wheeling Students

Park Press and Weelunk Staff January 20, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a legacy of courage, hope, and a vision for a more just world. But...

Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: 2025 Weekend Itinerary

Ron Scott Jr. January 17, 2025

The Wheeling community will come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a...

Tiny Worlds – Illustrator Rosalie Haizlett Celebrates Appalachian Flora, Fauna, and Fungi with New Exhibit at WLU

Provided January 6, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 6, 2025 – Explore some of the smallest, yet most magnificent, plants, animals, amphibians, and insects of...

Help Shape the Magic: Your City of Lights Sweepstakes!

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 20, 2024

A Transformed Downtown, Ready to Shine As Wheeling prepares to celebrate the 40th Fantasy in Lights Parade next year, there’s...

A Season of Spectacular Shows at the Capitol Theatre

Courtney Mellor December 18, 2024

The historic Capitol Theatre continues to host an impressive array of events this winter and spring. From festive holiday performances...

Wheeling’s Twelfth Night Ball Returns: A Night of History, Fun, and Festive Revelry

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 16, 2024

The Origins of Twelfth Night Twelfth Night has always been a time for celebration, marking the end of the holiday...

6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market: This Saturday, December 7

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2024

Wheeling’s favorite holiday shopping event is back and bigger than ever! The 6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market, sponsored by Wheeling...

‘Tis the Season for Hockey and Holiday Fun with the Wheeling Nailers

Olivia Kilbane November 20, 2024

It’s that time of year again for Thanksgiving festivities with family, Christmas celebrations around the Ohio Valley, and the Wheeling...

Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Staff November 18, 2024

Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to support the heart and soul of...

Wheeling Park Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of Community

Riley Carpenter November 15, 2024

For a century, Wheeling Park has been the heart of our community—a place where generations have gathered to celebrate, play,...

Feast Local: Thanksgiving Turkeys & Sides at the Public Market

Provided November 8, 2024

Grow Ohio Valley Encourages Community to Include Public Market in Thanksgiving Preparations Grow Ohio Valley is inviting the community to...

A Night Under the Stars: The 13th Annual Wheeling SleepOut

Shelby Hlad November 6, 2024

On Friday, November 1, the Wheeling community came together under the stars for an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and...

A Wheeling Icon Celebrates 50 Years as a National Historic Landmark

Emma Wiley November 4, 2024

One of the most iconic structures in the Wheeling skyline is celebrating 50 years as a National Historic Landmark: the...

Nail City Record Celebrates 7 Years in Business This Halloween!

Provided October 31, 2024

Nail City Record is excited to celebrate its 7th anniversary with a spooktacular lineup of discounts, giveaways, and prize drawings....

Weelunk at 10: How Two Friends Built a Platform to Celebrate Wheeling’s Story

Kai Harris October 30, 2024

Ten years ago, childhood friends Jason Koegler and Steve Burke recognized a problem in their hometown of Wheeling, WV. The...

Halloween on the Plaza Slated for Friday

Provided October 21, 2024

Event Includes a Screening of “Casper”    WHEELING, W.VA. – Join us for some tricks, treats and a screening of the movie, Casper during...

Kick Off Your Weekend with Halloween Family Fun!

Riley Carpenter October 18, 2024

It’s spooky season in Wheeling, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly Halloween events to get your little goblins and ghouls...

WEEREAD: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains: An Artist’s Journey by Rosalie Haizlett

Anna Cipoletti September 3, 2024

About three years ago, a proposal came into my email from my Weelunk editor: would I, a frequent book review...

Wheeling Area Events

Weelunk Staff July 25, 2024

Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening this week in the Wheeling area!

WEEREAD: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Anna Cipoletti July 23, 2024

“First, I got myself born.” So begins the saga of Damon Fields, AKA Demon Copperhead, the titular protagonist of Barbara...

Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation: Call for Volunteers

Provided July 15, 2024

Contact: Jay Frey, president, Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation (304) 312-1787 jameshfrey@gmail.com Call for Volunteers The Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation needs...

Pink Party on Tap for Saturday at Heritage Port

Provided June 12, 2024

Evening Concludes with Free Screening of the Barbie Movie The City of Wheeling’s Parks and Recreation Department is painting the...

WEEREAD: In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar

Anna Cipoletti June 5, 2024

The Greenbrier Resort: a vast, opulent luxury hotel nestled within the Allegheny Mountains. Since its opening in 1913, the hotel...

Discover Wheeling’s Hidden Culinary Gems at Oglebay Institute’s Secret Kitchens Tour and Gourmet Market

Provided June 1, 2024

Area residents have an opportunity to get a rare peek at some of the most exquisite kitchens in Wheeling during...

Wheeling Wizarding Festival Slated for May 18

Provided May 10, 2024

The mystique of wizardly magic will be overtaking Heritage Port on Saturday, May 18, with the second annual Wheeling Wizarding...

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Temple Shalom’s 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

Provided April 25, 2024

Did someone say, chocolate? It’s that special time of year again when Temple Shalom hosts their fabulous, delectable, and fun...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Latest Round of Show of Hands Finalists

Wheeling Heritage Staff April 24, 2024

Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling business owners have been selected to participate in the next Show of Hands...

Ohio County Public Library Cards Unveils New Library Cards

Provided April 9, 2024

The Ohio County Public Library is thrilled to announce the official launch of our newly redesigned library cards! Supported in...

A Guide to the Almost Total Eclipse of Wheeling

Makayla Carney April 7, 2024

On April 8, the moon and stars will align. To be more specific, the moon, one star, and the earth....

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates Rock Waterfront Hall on April 5

Provided March 26, 2024

Former Wheeling resident Tucker Riggleman brings his country-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates to Waterfront Hall on Friday,...

WEEREAD: If You Keep Making That Shame Face

Makayla Carney March 25, 2024

C.J. Farnsworth has spent her life steeped in words. With more than twenty years as an English literature educator, she’s...

Wheeling’s ‘Love Your Neighborhood’ Mini-Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Provided March 21, 2024

The City of Wheeling is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by applying to the Love Your Neighborhood mini-grant...

Friends of the Ohio County Public Library Embark on a New Chapter

Provided March 13, 2024

The Friends of the Ohio County Public Library, Inc. in Wheeling is thrilled to announce its official incorporation by the...

You’re Invited: Wheeling Gateway Project Survey Results Revealed Next Week

Provided February 21, 2024

On Wednesday, February 28, The Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Wheeling,WV) is hosting an in-person event at the Capitol...