Press Releases

Community Leader Internship Program to Accept Applications

Provided December 12, 2022

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is pleased to announce applications will soon be accepted for its Community...

Free Event Encourages Technology Careers in Wheeling

Provided December 12, 2022

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, a panel of technology professionals will discuss how they started their careers. “Paths Into Tech”...

Restore Yoga+Wellness to Offer Donation-Based Class to Benefit the Friendlier City Project

Ellen Brafford McCroskey December 7, 2022

Restore Yoga + Wellness will offer a donation-based yoga class to benefit The Friendlier City Project on Sunday, December 18...

Students Invited to Participate in Annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition

Provided November 7, 2022

Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History invite all West...

Wells Township Haunted House Promises Spooky Fun for All

Kaden Bednarek October 31, 2022

Do you find enjoyment and interest in the circus, an insane asylum, and watching twitch streams? Well, that’s exactly what...

David Sings 2022: Musical Revue and Halloween Night Masquerade at Clientele

Provided October 27, 2022

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween this year? Then head to Clientele Art Studio for the second annual...

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Halloween Bash

Provided October 25, 2022

West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host their Halloween bash on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 – 4...

Prescription Take Back Day Returns to Northern Panhandle October 29

Provided October 22, 2022

Residents will have the opportunity to return unwanted or unneeded prescription medications on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. –...

The Wheeling SleepOut Returns to Raise Funds for Runaway and Homeless Youth

Provided October 21, 2022

 The Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) Wheeling SleepOut fundraiser returns for its twelfth year on Friday, November 4, 2022 at...

City of Wheeling Hosting Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and Screening of Hocus Pocus

Provided October 21, 2022

Join in some Halloween fun as the City of Wheeling is hosting a Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree followed by a screening of...

Main Street Bank and EQT Foundation Present Symphony on Ice

Provided October 21, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the return of Main Street Bank and EQT Foundation present Symphony on Ice, conducted by Music Director John Devlin....

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra To Host ‘Set the Table’ Fundraiser This November

Provided October 21, 2022

The WSO is proud to present “Set The Table” an exciting new fundraising event supporting the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on...

Stone Church Cemetery Restoration Work Session Set for October 23

Provided October 21, 2022

On Sunday, October 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friends of Wheeling will hold a cemetery work session at...

New Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming to WesBanco Arena

Provided October 19, 2022

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several...

Want to Help Make Wheeling More Dog-Friendly? Here’s How!

Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2022

Wheeling Heritage invites the community to attend ‘The Dog-Friendly Wheeling Workshop’ to learn how being a pet-friendly Downtown can be...

Support the WV Breast Health Initiative During Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Panera Bread

Provided October 11, 2022

Pan American Panera Bread bakery-cafés owned and operated by Flynn Restaurant Group throughout West Virginia today announced the return of its annual Pink...

Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce to Co-Host 2022 Economic Outlook Conference

Provided October 11, 2022

The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce is working together with the Regional Economic Development Partnership (REDP), the West Virginia University...

Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade Returns Friday, Nov. 18

Provided October 11, 2022

The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Parade Committee is pleased to announce that it will be holding the annual Main...

YWCA and WVNCC Host Human Library Event To Build Community Connections

Provided October 11, 2022

YWCA Wheeling and West Virginia Northern Community College believe in the art of communication and genuine connection and have developed...

The Pine Room Podcast Wins Show of Hands

Provided September 30, 2022

After four local business made their pitches, The Pine Room Podcast secured the most votes making them the latest winner...

Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio This Weekend

Provided September 20, 2022

The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform live at Clientele Art Studio this weekend....

Library Announces New Program Focusing on Civic Empathy Through History

Seán Duffy September 20, 2022

The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, WV is pleased to announce the recent installation of an extremely important new...

RED Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Provided September 20, 2022

The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a 10-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all...

Help Bring More Free, Live Music to Wheeling!

Wheeling Heritage Staff September 20, 2022

Wheeling Heritage is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Wheeling starting in 2023. Supported...

YSS to Honor Women’s Giving Circle at Good Samaritan Tribute Dinner

Provided September 12, 2022

Each year, Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) recognizes an individual or group for their dedication to bettering the lives of...

New Vrindaban’s Festival of Colors Slated for Sept. 17

Provided September 8, 2022

New Vrindaban’s Festival of Colors is back on Saturday, September 17, from 12-6 p.m. at the Palace of Gold in Moundsville, West Virginia....

Oglebay Institute Invites You to a Lavish Party to Support the Arts in Wheeling

Provided August 16, 2022

Each year near the end of the summer season, friends, members, and supporters of the nonprofit, arts, nature, and cultural...

Celebrate Youth Festival Returns In-Person on August 4 at Wheeling Park

Provided August 1, 2022

The 15th annual Celebrate Youth Festival returns as an in-person event this year on Thursday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to...

Talented Cast Delivers New Take on Well-Known Story

Provided July 13, 2022

Oglebay Institute’s Parcel Players present a new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel “Little Women.” The production is...

Dinosaurs Will Roar Again at a New People’s University Series on July 21

Provided July 6, 2022

It’s the summer of dinosaurs, and the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling invites patrons to learn all about the...

West Virginia Musicians to Perform at Clientele Art Studio on July 1

Provided June 23, 2022

Clientele Art Studio will be hosting local twang-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates and celebrated Morgantown songwriter William...

Wheeling Heritage Hires Cassandra Minder to Oversee Communications, Development

Provided June 23, 2022

Wheeling Heritage today announced it has hired Cassandra Minder as its Communications and Development Manager. Minders’ primary responsibilities will be to...

Kate Wietor to Discuss Victorian Wheeling Artifact Collection This Weekend

Provided June 22, 2022

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host a lecture presented by Kate Wietor titled “Middle Class Victorian Wheeling: Revisiting the Victorian Wheeling...

Youth Services System, Inc. To Announce Good Samaritan at Press Conference

Provided June 10, 2022

Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) will announce their 2022 Good  Samaritan during a press conference to be held on Monday,...

Wheeling Symphony Will Tell “American Stories” with 2022-23 Season

Provided June 10, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2022-23 season, “American Stories,” which will feature an Opening Night Gala Concert with classical music...

Show of Hands Returns This Month With Four New Entrepreneurs

Provided June 6, 2022

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on June 29. The...

Third Annual CampOut For A Cause Raises Funds For Youth and Families

Provided May 30, 2022

Youth Services System, Inc.’s (YSS) third annual CampOut For A Cause  (COFAC) virtual fundraiser will culminate with an entertainment stream...

Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2022 “Pride in Wheeling Day”

Provided May 30, 2022

Once again, Orrick staff and Wheeling volunteers are stepping into the community to show LBGTQIA+ allyship and to come together...

Wheeling Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Show of Hands

Provided May 23, 2022

If you have an idea for a new business, a business expansion, or a project that will impact Wheeling, you...

Executive Director Bryan Braunlich to Depart Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for Cinema Foundation in June

Provided May 17, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces that at the end of its 2021-22 season, Bryan Braunlich will step down as Executive Director...

Wheeling Heritage’s Handmade Holiday Spring Market Has Something For Everyone

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 3, 2022

Wheeling Heritage will host Handmade Holiday Spring Market on Saturday, May 7 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

Shake, Raffle and Roll Returns to Support the Wheeling Symphony

Provided April 21, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors announces Shake, Raffle and Roll 2022 – a reverse raffle fundraiser to support the Wheeling Symphony...

Non-Profits Work Together to Celebrate Good News in Ohio County

Provided April 21, 2022

The Ohio County Family Resource Network has partnered with area non-profits through their Partners in Prevention Team to bring some...

From Abandoned Baby in Wheeling to Hollywood Hills

Provided April 21, 2022

“Tally Ho Baby” was the name the local media gave to an unidentified, 10-day-old, baby girl found in a cardboard...

WSO on the Go to perform at Mansion Museum and Leonardo’s

Provided March 28, 2022

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces two WSO on the GO performances for the month of April – “The Music of Claude Bolling” at...

City of Wheeling Welcomes Brooke Stull As New Centre Market Manager

Provided March 17, 2022

City Manager Robert Herron has announced Wheeling resident Brooke Stull as the new Centre Market Manager. “Brooke’s education and professional...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Receives Governor’s Award for Resiliency in the Arts

Provided March 17, 2022

 On Tuesday March 1, 2022, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) was presented with the West Virginia Governor’s Award for Resiliency in the...

Surprises in Store For This Friday’s Symphony Performance

Provided March 16, 2022

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at the Capitol Theatre this Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. for...

Local Students to Create Downtown Public Art

Provided March 10, 2022

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission received a $1,500 matching grant from the State Department of Arts, Culture and History...

Four Small Businesses to Compete in Wheeling Heritage’s ‘Show of Hands’

Provided February 28, 2022

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on March 30. The...