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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...

YWCA Wheeling Names Liz Handzus Director of Marketing, Development

Provided February 25, 2022

YWCA Wheeling is pleased to announce the hire of Liz Handzus as the organization’s new Director of Marketing and Development....

Geography and Planning Students See the Value of Rehabilitating Neighborhoods

Provided February 23, 2022

West Liberty University students discovered the importance of tax credits to historic neighborhoods recently when they visited East Wheeling and...

New People’s University Series Features Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups

Provided February 10, 2022

For the Winter session 2022, People’s University at the Ohio County Public Library will offer a series on the origins...

City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program Application Deadline Approaching

Provided February 10, 2022

The deadline for the City of Wheeling’s Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is quickly approaching as applications are due to the office of...

WSO on the Go Yoga Series to Begin on February 12

Provided February 10, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s WSO on the GO Yoga Series will begin Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at 9 a.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom featuring yoga instructor, Dr. Judy Romano and Tom Godfrey on classical...

Wheeling Symphony Board of Directors Announces Second Annual Bourbon Raffle Fundraiser

Provided February 4, 2022

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors is holding a Rare Bourbon Raffle Fundraiser beginning on February 1. Three winners...

Black History Month Programs at the Ohio County Public Library

Provided February 4, 2022

The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling is offering a full slate of programs celebrating Black History Month throughout February....

OV Power Yoga’s New Class Offerings Build Compassion and Resiliency

Provided December 31, 2021

As the world continues to experience the effects of the ongoing pandemic – one of the most traumatic global events...

Music and Movement Merge with the WSO on the Go Yoga Series

Provided December 28, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces WSO on the GO Yoga Series to run from January to May 2022. Classes will...

Lunch With Books Winter Program Schedule

Provided December 28, 2021

Lunch With Books is the Ohio County Public Library’s flagship program for adult patrons. These lunchtime programs feature authors, poets,...

Christmas in the Valley to Benefit the Augusta Levy Learning Center

Provided December 13, 2021

Full Moon Productions is proud to present, Christmas in the Valley to benefit the Augusta Levy Learning Center. This holiday...

Ohio County Family Resource Network Hosts Mobile Food Pantry and Vaccination Clinic This Thursday

Provided December 7, 2021

This Thursday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lots C and D of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack,...

Get in the Christmas Spirit With the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s Televised Concert

Provided December 7, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces A Not-So-Silent Night with the WSO. The concert, conducted by John Devlin, will feature guest mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the...

Wheeling Heritage Welcomes Five New Board Members

Provided November 22, 2021

Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members and officers. Art Burnside, Doug Carl, Dean...

Best Selling Author Silas House to Speak at Wheeling Library

Provided November 18, 2021

Acclaimed multi-award-winning and “New York Times” best-selling novelist, Silas House, will be the featured guest at Lunch With Books at...

Wheeling Heritage Names New Executive Director

Provided November 16, 2021

Wheeling Heritage announced today that Scott Schenerlein has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit organization. He will assume the...

Winter on the Plaza Returns This Week!

Provided November 15, 2021

Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 17! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on...

Annual Stifel Holiday Tea Set For Tuesday, Nov. 16

Provided November 10, 2021

Welcome the holiday season with an afternoon tea at the historic Stifel Mansion. An annual tradition, the Stifel Holiday Tea...

The Karate Kid on the Big Screen at Towngate

Provided November 9, 2021

“The Karate Kid,” the movie that gave us “wax on, wax off,” is featured on the Towngate Theatre big screen...

Grammy-Nominated Artist To Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio This Saturday

Provided November 9, 2021

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

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens SoundBites Series With Grammy-Winner Sasha Cooke

Provided November 5, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the first concert of its chamber orchestra series, The Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation presents SoundBites...

Midge’s Kitchen Wins Show of Hands

Provided November 1, 2021

After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. More...

Wheeling Heritage Launches a Downtown Housing Survey

Provided October 19, 2021

Wheeling Heritage has launched a survey to learn about the types of housing people would like to see in downtown...

Crazy 8s Improv Troupe Performs at Towngate Theatre

Provided October 19, 2021

In addition to a full season of community theater and children’s theater, Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre hosts a variety of...

Wheeling to be Featured in New Original Series on the Magnolia Network

Provided October 14, 2021

A Wheeling restoration project is slated to be featured in a new television series that will stream on discovery+ beginning...

Move To Munch: A Special After-Hours Experience at the Public Market

Provided October 12, 2021

Your body deserves the best: An exclusive evening of yoga, food, wine, and private shopping at the Public Market. Longtime...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gateway Park

Provided October 7, 2021

Officials from the City of Wheeling joined representatives of the Fitzsimmons Foundation Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for Gateway...

Wheeling SleepOut Builds Awareness and Brighter Futures for Youth Facing Homelessness

Provided October 6, 2021

The 2021 Wheeling SleepOut to prevent youth homelessness and help build brighter futures for youth will take place Nov. 5...

City of Wheeling’s Arts & Cultural Commission Announces Request For Proposals for Public Art Murals

Provided September 23, 2021

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is excited to release a request for proposals (RFP) for three artists to complete...

River Valley Health Foundation Announces Grant Deadline and Fundraiser

Provided September 23, 2021

The River Valley Health Foundation is pleased to announce its Nov. 1, 2021 annual grant deadline. The grant application and...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Antoine Clark as Assistant Conductor

Provided September 21, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that Antoine T. Clark has joined the organization as Assistant Conductor. After a competitive national...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Four Finalists for the Next Virtual ‘Show of Hands’

Alex Panas September 21, 2021

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s virtual Show of Hands event beginning Oct. 25....

WSO on the Go Yoga is Back by Popular Demand

Provided September 17, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that WSO on the GO Yoga is back, this time featuring WSO Principal Cellist Elisa...

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Holds Annual Bluegrass BBQ Fundraiser at Oglebay Park

Provided September 16, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO) Bluegrass BBQ will be held at Hess Shelter, Oglebay Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021...

Grow Ohio Valley Connects Farmers and Chefs Through A New Food Hub

Provided September 13, 2021

Grow Ohio Valley, the Wheeling-based local food nonprofit, is continuing its mission to improve the health and small-business economy in...

Wheeling Heritage Appoints Jay Frey as Interim Executive Director

Provided September 10, 2021

Wheeling Heritage’s board of directors announced today that they have appointed Jay Frey as the organization’s interim executive director, effective...