New Crayfish Discovery Honors WLU Professor Loughman Provided January 24, 2019 West Liberty University now has a unique honor thanks to some of its students and alumni from the College of Sciences. The distinction is in the form of a crustacean, named after WLU professor Dr. Zachary Lo...
A Vote for Kalkreuth Could Win $1,500 for Debbie Green Memorial Fund Provided January 23, 2019 For the fourth consecutive year, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal participated as title sponsor for the annual Debbie Green Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Leukemia. The event commemorates Debbie Green, who lost her ...
Meet Baby Bobcats Bobbie and Gina at Good Zoo Provided January 23, 2019 Gina enjoys her new accommodations at Oglebay Good Zoo’s vet hospital. After being found abandoned in rural Marshall County, two female bobcat kittens have found a permanent home at the Oglebay Good Zoo in ...
Charity in Action Awards to Honor Compassionate Commitment Provided January 20, 2019 As part of its annual Impressions of Hope Gala, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will recognize two groups and an individual who have performed meaningful service and demonstrated deep compassion for ot...
New Online MBA Is Just What the Doctor Ordered Provided January 20, 2019 West Liberty University has a new online master’s degree that is just what the doctored ordered for health care professionals. The recently announced MBA tract focuses on health care management and is design...
Oglebay Institute Honors Student Artists Provided January 19, 2019 The 30th annual Regional Student Art Exhibition opened earlier this month with a public reception and awards ceremony at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. Several students received cash prizes for their work, and o...
First Day on the Job for Travis Henline Provided January 14, 2019 Wheeling Heritage is exploring the creation of a Wheeling museum, and today, history specialist Travis Henline started his job as museum project manager, whose role will be to identify and develop the concept. ...
The Good and the Ugly: Ye Olde Alpha Customers Donate $6K to YSS in Ugly Server Contest Provided January 13, 2019 Here’s a tip: If you want to raise the most money for a good cause, wear red velour overalls festooned with Santa hats and stockings, and weave candy-cane swirls into your hair. Ye Olde Alpha server Catrina ...
West Liberty University Theatre Production Picked for Regional Honor Provided January 7, 2019 West Liberty University’s Hilltop Players learned recently that its production of “The Secret in the Wings” was picked for competition at the Region Two Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival to be he...
Symphony to Celebrate Super Heroes at Action-Packed Concert Provided January 6, 2019 The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present "Superheroes!" with guest vocalists Megan Pachecano and Colin Eaton, conducted by music director finalist Silas Huff, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at The Capitol Th...
The Rev. Charles L. Currie S.J. Dead at 88 Provided January 5, 2019 The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) mourns the passing of the Rev. Charles L. Currie S.J., who died on Jan. 4 after a recent illness. He was 88 years old. Acc...
WLU Looking for a Few Good Singers Provided January 5, 2019 Community members who enjoy singing are invited to join the choir at West Liberty University this year. “The WLU Community Choir is open to everyone who likes to sing. We hope you will make plans to join us ...
Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh to Host Burns Dinner Provided January 5, 2019 “For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne. We’ll tak' a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.” The Scottish poet Robert Burns penned these words 230 years ago, and they still are sung by millions o...
Social Activism Alive and Well in Wheeling Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 4, 2019 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead Social activism is alive and well here in Wheeling. Nee...
Introducing West Liberty University’s Fall Class of 2018 Provided December 15, 2018 West Liberty University graduates changed a rainy December day into a sunny moment as they celebrated fall commencement at 11 a.m., Dec. 15. President Stephen Greiner presided over the ceremony held in the Acad...
WLU Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15 Provided December 9, 2018 West Liberty University will graduate 140 students at Fall Commencement 2018, which will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. President Stephen Greiner will...
WJU Lacrosse Team Spreads Christmas Cheer Provided December 9, 2018 The Wheeling Jesuit University men's lacrosse team held their sixth annual Christmas gift drive this past weekend, donating all gifts collected to Catholic Charities in downtown Wheeling. The team began the gi...
Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools Students Team Up to Fight Hunger Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools December 8, 2018 Editor's Note: This article was written to represent all Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools, by Joyce Bibey, the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens and Shannon Backel. Teaching empathy and social justice is just as imp...
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...
SleepOut Raises More Than $56,000 Provided November 18, 2018 The Wheeling SleepOut took place on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Miracle League Field at the J.B. Chambers Sports Complex off I-470. It raised more than $56,000 for Youth Services System Inc.’s Transitional Living Pr...
United Way, Southwestern Energy Fund Mental Health Program in Schools Provided November 14, 2018 A charity clay shoot fundraiser hosted earlier this year by Southwestern Energy and the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley will help to fund a much-needed program in the Ohio Valley — the Expanded School Menta...
WLU Foundation Receives $25,000 Check from AEP for STEM Lab Provided November 14, 2018 West Liberty University Foundation received a gift of $25,000 from American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation today that will strengthen STEM education for its students. “We are extremely grateful for this gen...
W.Va. Wellness to Present Benefits of CBD Provided November 12, 2018 The West Virginia Wellness Project’s owner and practitioner Leesa Scott, LMT, CST, will present a lecture about the health benefits of cannabis oil at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Ohio County Public Library. ...
An Evening of Music From the Imperial City Provided November 10, 2018 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present A Night in Vienna, conducted by music director finalist Andrés Franco, featuring guest artist Alexi Kenney, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at The Capitol Theatre. Th...
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,...
Wheeling SleepOut Gets $10,000 Jolt From AEP Provided November 1, 2018 American Electric Power presented a check for $10,000 to Youth Services System Inc. in support of the eighth annual Wheeling SleepOut, an event held to raise awareness and money to address the critical problem ...
WLU Goes International for the Month Provided November 1, 2018 West Liberty University celebrates diversity during the month of November and the WLU International Center in conjunction with the International Student Club have organized events that include language sessions...
Mestrovic Serving as Panelist for National Road Bicentennial Symposium Provided October 26, 2018 Jesse Mestrovic, director of parks and strategic planning for the City of Wheeling, will participate in the National Road Bicentennial Symposium slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, at Washington & Jefferson Colle...
Wheeling Heritage Looking for Mural Artists Provided October 25, 2018 Wheeling Heritage is asking artists to share their vision of Wheeling for a mural project. The artist who is selected will bring that idea to life at Kossuth Park, the small greenspace at the intersection of W....
America’s First Highway in Spotlight Erin Rothenbuehler October 25, 2018 The 2018 Ohio Valley History Expo will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the completion of the National Road from Cumberland, Md., to Wheeling, (West) Virginia, with a number of events, beginning early ne...
WVNCC, WLU Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement Provided October 22, 2018 West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) signed a guaranteed admission agreement today, making degree completion easier for transfer students who start at WVNCC and tra...
Distinguished Alumni To Be Named to WLU’s Wall of Honor Provided October 16, 2018 West Liberty University’s Alumni Association will add the names of three distinguished alumni, Anissa Monseau Anderson, David Croft and Zachary Loughman, to its Wall of Honor at an induction ceremony to be held...
YWCA Tribute to Women Honors Notable Women Provided October 14, 2018 The YWCA Wheeling will hold its annual Tribute to Women Awards celebration to honor notable women of the Ohio Valley for their outstanding achievements in the community, at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the YWCA, ...
WLU Marks Homecoming Week 2018 Provided October 14, 2018 West Liberty University celebrates Homecoming 2018 with a variety of student, alumni and community events the weekend of Oct. 20. Students get started early, however, with the tradition of Serenades at 9 p.m...
Masterworks Opener to Feature Violinist, Music Director Finalist Provided October 13, 2018 The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s next concert of the 2018-19 season, Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique, conducted by music director finalist Timothy Hankewich and featuring guest artist Bella Hristova, is set for 7:30 ...
Freaks Night Out! Costume Party and Sideshow Extravaganza at Shadows Ball Provided October 13, 2018 Oglebay Institute is hosting the most wicked Halloween party in Wheeling. The third annual Shadows Ball brings a night of thrills, chills, sideshow, costumes and live music by Ohio Valley favorite Hit Play. ...
White Named Assistant VP of Entrepreneurship, Innovation at WVU Provided October 12, 2018 West Virginia University Provost Joyce McConnell has announced that the former director of the WVU LaunchLab, Carrie White, has been named assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and innovation at the Uni...
Corpus Christi Gears Up for Race for Education Provided October 10, 2018 Corpus Christi School is gearing up for its largest fundraiser — the eighth annual Race for Education on Friday, Oct. 12, in Garden Par. “In addition to being a fundraising event, the race is a valuable tool...
WVNCC to Host Events for National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Provided October 10, 2018 West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate National Substance Abuse Month with two events that are open to the public on the Wheeling campus. On Monday, Oct. 15, WVNCC will host a screening of t...
WVA Wellness Program Presents Acupressure Therapy Provided October 8, 2018 West Virginia Wellness, LLC, in conjunction with its mission to provide education and learning about Alternative types of therapy, will present Kari Sand-Jecklin, MSN, RN, AHN-BC on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Ohio...
‘Frankenstein at 200’ Celebration Continues at West Liberty University Provided October 1, 2018 West Liberty University’s College of Liberal Arts celebrates the birth of Frankenstein with public events throughout the month of October. “We are continuing the bicentennial celebration of the novel "Franke...
Planning Group Gives Back Through Event Provided September 29, 2018 West Virginia Event Pros recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Marshall County Animal Shelter, a result of “A Grand Night at Grand Vue” hosted by the group at Grand Vue Park last month. The sold-out even...
Hogwarts on the Hilltop Invites Public to Magical Day of Learning Provided September 23, 2018 West Liberty University brings magic to campus with Hogwarts on the Hilltop, an event set for Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29. Most events take place at the Elbin Library. Hogwarts on the Hilltop wi...
Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars Provided September 22, 2018 As Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars sashays its way into season eight, prepare for more glamour, glitz and sequins as this year’s cast prepares to “light up the night” with their sparkling personalities and l...
A Little Northern Comfort at Oglebay Provided September 20, 2018 The flow of Hurricane Florence evacuees to Oglebay began trickling into Wheeling on mid-morning Friday last week. Nestled in the rolling hills of Wheeling, Oglebay opened its arms and hosted those displaced ...
Towngate Opens Season With ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ Provided September 17, 2018 Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre opens its 50th season of community theater with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It will b...
Community Invited to Celebrate Mass of the Holy Spirit at WJU Provided September 16, 2018 Wheeling Jesuit University will celebrate its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the performance gym of the Alma Grace McDonough Center. The Mass is open to everyone — students, em...
Titanic Dinner Keeps Memories Afloat Provided September 15, 2018 On Friday, April 14, 1912, wealthy Pennsylvanians George and Eleanor Widener hosted a celebratory dinner, in honor of Edward Smith, captain of the Titanic, who was scheduled to retire following the ship’s maide...
Music of Beach Boys, Conductor Candidate at WSO Season Opener Provided September 15, 2018 "Surf’s Up! A Tribute to the Beach Boys," opens the 2018-19 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, with music director finalist Timothy Hankewich and guest artists Phil Dirt and th...
