Celebrate Bugs and People at the Library’s Latest People’s University Series Provided May 11, 2021 What do cicadas and people have in common? Both are re-emerging and reuniting this summer. Inspired by the return of Brood X or the Great Eastern Brood of periodical cicadas, the People's University at the O...
City of Wheeling’s Bike Share Ready for Riders Provided May 11, 2021 WHEELING, W.VA. – With the onset of spring and warmer temperatures, the City of Wheeling’s bike share program is ready for riders. Through a partnership with The Health Plan, the bike share program launched ...
West Virginia Makes Historic Tax Credit Incentive Permanent Provided May 10, 2021 West Virginia’s historic tax rehabilitation credit is now permanent. Gov. Jim Justice recently signed the bi-partisan bill, which provides a 25% tax credit for those who rehabilitate income-producing properties...
Ohio County Food Security Team Expands Local Food Access Provided May 6, 2021 Wheeling, WV – While 2020 demonstrated the need for new and innovative ways to provide food to people in need, 2021 is showing no sign of slowing down. The Ohio County Food Security Team, chaired by Ohio County...
West Virginia Community Can Discover Recovery in a Judgement Free Zone Provided May 4, 2021 Wheeling, W Va. – The Community Impact Coalition and partners are hosting Discover Recovery as a virtual event on May 21, from 2:30 - 5 pm. The event will be held live on Zoom and streamed to the Community Impa...
Butch Maxwell Directs Killer Comedy at Towngate Provided April 30, 2021 WHEELING, W.Va. (April 27, 2021) - - Comedic tales of revenge, blackmail, sex, money and jealousy are themes in Towngate Theatre’s latest production, Murderers by acclaimed Steubenville-born playwright Jeffrey ...
West Liberty University Students to Perform Music in the Park Provided April 29, 2021 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 27, 2021 — The hills will come alive with the sounds of music Weekend of April 30 - May 2 as West Liberty University music students perform in a variety of outdoor performances at Ogl...
Make Wheeling Shine Event Slated for May 1; Volunteers Needed Provided April 28, 2021 WHEELING, W.VA. – The City of Wheeling’s Department of Parks & Recreation is recruiting volunteers for its third annual Make Wheeling Shine event slated for 9 am, Saturday, May 1. Director of Parks and R...
Nonprofits Work Together to Celebrate Good News in Ohio County Provided April 26, 2021 Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Phone: 304-232-5600 E-Mail: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com Wheeling, WV The Ohio County Family Resource Network has partnered with area nonprofits through their Partner...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Presents Musician Takeover Concert Event with Crowd-funded Bonus Provided April 21, 2021 (Wheeling, WV) Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the second concert of its spring chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation presents SoundBites Vol. II: Musician Takeover. The event wi...
Poetry Rises to the Top with Hughes Lecture 2021 Provided April 9, 2021 WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 8, 2021 — Three published poets will take the stage at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Free and open to the public, the virtual performance gets...
Wheeling University Named Best Small College in West Virginia Provided March 29, 2021 WHEELING W.Va., March 29 – Even during a global pandemic, Wheeling University continues to flourish, and the accolades are piling up. Continuing to impress with a world-class education, Wheeling University was ...
Oglebay Good Zoo Partners With Country Music Stars To Drive Fundraising Efforts Provided March 27, 2021 Contact: Lindsey Scripture, Oglebay Marketing Director, 304-280-1781 The Oglebay Good Zoo is pleased to partner with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) on host a one-time-only, virtual fundraising...
Richardson Named YWCA Wheeling Director of Marketing, Development Provided March 20, 2021 YWCA Wheeling Jenna Richardson development@ywcawheeling.org (740) 381 5515 WHEELING, W.Va. – March 17, 2021 – YWCA Wheeling is pleased to announce that Jenna Richardson, a community engagement, ...
Catholic Charities West Virginia to Recognize Charity in Action Awardees During Virtual Gala Provided March 12, 2021 WHEELING, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will host its 11th Annual Shining a Light on Hope Gala in a virtual format this year. The Gala will broadcast on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 ...
United Way Teams up with Bordas and Bordas for “Match Madness” Provided March 11, 2021 Contact: Jessica Rine (304) 312-1110 jrine@unitedwayuov.org WHEELING, WV – United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley today launched their Match Madness partnership with Bordas & Bordas. The promotion matches...
Local Group Seeking Nominations for Champion of Children Awards Provided March 10, 2021 Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Phone: (304) 232.5600 E-Mail: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com Wheeling, WV – Nominations are now being accepted for the Deborah Doleski Allen Champion of Child...
Community Needs Assessment Partnership Enters Next Phase Provided March 2, 2021 Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Telephone: 304-232-5600 Email: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com WHEELING – Individuals who have accessed or provided community support services in Ohio County are being a...
Wheeling Celtic Celebration is Going Virtual Alex Panas February 25, 2021 The 25th Annual Celtic Celebration will take place virtually on Saturday, March 6 beginning at noon. Since 1997, the event has been an opportunity to gather and celebrate the area’s Celtic heritage with music, ...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors Names Bryan Braunlich as Executive Director Provided February 11, 2021 (Wheeling, WV) – Roanne Burech, President of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors, announced today that Bryan Braunlich has been appointed as the next Executive Director of the WSO. Mr. Br...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to Present Valentine’s Day Concerts, Complete with Three-Course Meals Provided February 3, 2021 (Wheeling, WV) Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the first concert of its spring chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation presents SoundBites Vol. 2: Gershwin – Eat, Drink, & Be M...
YSS Youth Mentoring Program Celebrates Mentors, Seeks Volunteers Provided January 28, 2021 January is National Mentoring Month, and this year Youth Services System Inc.’s Youth Mentoring Network is celebrating by thanking its mentors with a token of appreciation and raising awareness to recruit more ...
Wheeling Heritage Announces Small Business COVID Support Grant Provided January 28, 2021 Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Jan. 28, 2021 – Wheeling Heritage today announced that it is accep...
Art Flourishes During Pandemic – Student Artists Honored at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center Misty Klug January 23, 2021 There is no shortage of art being created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists, of all ages, from around the globe, continue to draw, paint, sculpt and photograph—in spite of and because of—difficult times. Em...
New Year Starts with New WLU President Provided January 9, 2021 West Liberty University’s new leader, Dr. W. Franklin Evans is finding his first days in office packed with introductions and meetings. Named the university’s 37th president on Nov. 19, 2020, Evans officially t...
New Library Series Explores Physical Science Provided January 6, 2021 The Ohio County Public Library in partnership with the Wheeling Academy of Law & Science Foundation, both in Wheeling, will offer the 31st entry in its People's University series as a 6-class online, Lives...
Small Business Program Seeks Entrepreneurs Provided December 31, 2020 CONTACT: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Dec. 29, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage and Regional Economic ...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Presents Holiday Concert Broadcast on WTRF-CBS and Online Provided December 3, 2020 (Wheeling, WV) Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces Main Street Bank and EQT Foundation present A Not-So-Silent Night with the WSO. The concert will feature guest soprano Larisa Martinez and be conducted...
Home for the Holidays: Wheeling SleepOut 2020 Window Display Contest Underway Provided November 30, 2020 Contact: Betsy Bethel-McFarland 304-218-2894 WHEELING — Local merchants are showing their holiday spirit and supporting a good cause during the inaugural Home for the Holidays Window Display Contest, spons...
WVAM Fall Workshop Series – November Webinar on Podcasting Provided November 14, 2020 West Virginia Association of Museums Crystal Wimer (304) 813-8569 museumsofwv@gmail.com — West Virginia Association of Museums is pleased to announce our next webinar as part of our Fall 2020 W...
Surveys of Dimmeydale and Elm Grove to Begin Provided November 13, 2020 CONTACT: Betsy Sweeny Director of Heritage Programming Wheeling Heritage 304-232-3087 bsweeny@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Nov. 13, 2020 – The neighborhoods of Elm Grove and Dimmeydale are bei...
New Flower Shop, Making Magic, Wins Show of Hands Wheeling Heritage Media November 2, 2020 After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. Despite the event being held virtually, nearly 400 online votes were received during the week-long voting pe...
10th Annual Wheeling SleepOut to Build Community Support for Youth Facing Homelessness Provided October 29, 2020 WHEELING, W.Va. — While many older teens are worrying about online classes, COVID and college applications, some are wondering whether they’ll have a roof over their heads tonight. In one year, a...
Wheeling Heritage Receives POWER Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Provided October 15, 2020 Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – October 15, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce it has received a $5...
YWCA Wheeling Explains Racism as a Public Health Crisis Provided October 7, 2020 Eliminating racism, Empowering women, the YWCA Wheeling has been committed to equity and inclusion for 114 years. Since the death of George Floyd, the YWCA Wheeling has met with local government officials, poli...
River Valley Health Foundation Announces November 2, 2020 Annual Grant Deadline Provided October 1, 2020 River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. 1226 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Contact: Cynthia Morrison (412) 298-2423; cynthia@rivervalleyhf.org RIVER VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2, 2020 ...
Four Small Businesses to Compete in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual ‘Show of Hands’ Provided September 24, 2020 Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Sept. 24...
Ohio County Public Library Reopening Monday with Expanded Hours Provided September 19, 2020 The Ohio County Public Library is pleased to announce that it will open its doors to patrons by appointment beginning Monday, September 21, 2020. In addition to the expansion of services, the Library will also ...
Keep Calm and Create with an Exclusive Gift Box from the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop Wheeling Heritage Staff September 18, 2020 WHEELING, W.Va. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage’s Artisan Center Shop will be selling a limited quantity of Keep Calm and Create gift boxes to provide buyers with some much-needed TLC, on sale today! Each ...
Rally, Virtual Service to Mark 2020 WV Days of Hope Provided September 18, 2020 WHEELING, W.Va. — With the theme “You Can Touch a Life,” the 2020 West Virginia Days of Hope will take place Friday through Sunday with a virtual service on Sunday and in-person rallies at 10:30 a.m...
Wheeling Symphony Accepting Applications for Student Volunteer Program Provided September 14, 2020 The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary is accepting students in grades 9 through 12 for its Student Volunteer Program. Volunteering for the Symphony is a great way to help our community, gain good social experience...
Wheeling Heritage Seeks Community Collaboration for Art Installation on Diversity Provided August 4, 2020 Wheeling Heritage is seeking community participation in a public art project about diversity. To participate, interested individuals can pick up a free, 4-inch by 4-inch canvas from various locations throughout Wheeling.
Wheeling, Partners Awarded $100,000 Aetna Foundation Grant to Advance Health Equity in Ohio County Provided July 15, 2020 The City of Wheeling’s Department of Parks and Recreation, along with several Ohio County partners, have been selected to receive a $100,000 grant as part of the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge, a pr...
Wheeling Park to Open Community Education Center in Partnership With Wheeling Country Day School Provided July 8, 2020 For decades, Wheeling Park was a popular community destination for roller skating, teen dances and a variety of community-based activities that have since disappeared as a result of changing trends. After mu...
Crosscurrents Art Exhibit Opens June 25th at Stifel Center Provided June 24, 2020 Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents exhibition will take place again this year at its Stifel Fine Arts Center. While no opening night reception will be held due to the COVID-19 crisis, the gallery will be ...
Speakers, Performers and More Part of Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday Phyllis Sigal June 18, 2020 Resilience. Endurance. Commitment. That’s what we’re seeing in the Ohio Valley — as is proven by the fact that a Juneteenth celebration is taking place. Even if it is being held virtually this year. The Y...
RED Launches CO.STARTERS Rebuild Program to Help Small Businesses Recover Provided June 12, 2020 Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) is accepting applications for CO.STARTERS Rebuild, a 10-session, live and virtually facilitated program that helps small businesses impacted by COVID-19 refocus, ...
Travel Around the World and Through Time Without Leaving Your Living Room Provided June 10, 2020 For Summer Reading 2020, the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling will offer a new People's University Livestream series to be broadcast simultaneously on YouTube, Facebook,and the library's website. The seri...
Wheeling Heritage & Wheeling Feeling Launch Collaboration to Support Entrepreneurs Provided May 20, 2020 WHEELING, W.Va. – May 20, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage and The Wheeling Feeling are collaborating to support entrepreneurs. Today, the Wheeling Feeling, an apparel company, is releasing a limited amount of exclusiv...
Wheeling Heritage Seeking Community Response to COVID-19 Phyllis Sigal May 11, 2020 Wheeling Heritage is asking members of the community to share their experiences they’ve had during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is asking anyone interested in sharing their story to visit wheelingheritage.org/covid-19 and submit text, audio, video or images.
