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The Refreshing French 75: Best of Both Worlds

Matt Welsch June 22, 2020

Summertime is finally here, and with it brings lemonade on the back porch or maybe a nice gin and tonic....

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: A Tale of Two Capitals

Taylor Abbott June 20, 2020

Editor’s note: Throughout Wheeling’s history, one aspect has remained a constant — the Ohio River. From the birthplace of the...

Pandemic Mask Battle Is Nothing New

Fred Connors June 19, 2020

West Virginians slipping out of COVID-19 exile are ripping a page out of history concerning face coverings. During the 1918...

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...

WEEAsked: Owens Brown, President of the West Virginia NAACP

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 17, 2020

George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor. These three are the latest to be sacrificed for the inequities of our society....

Art in the Time of Coronavirus

Phyllis Sigal June 16, 2020

Whether their work documents the period or adds commentary or levity, five Wheeling artists who are creating art throughout this...

DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: Connors ‘Cornering’ the Market

Nora Edinger June 15, 2020

Editor’s note: In this occasional series, Weelunk has looked at downtown’s re-development — from the biggest catalysts to block-by-block changes....

Face Masks: Fashion Statement and Sign of the COVID-19 Times

Phyllis Sigal June 12, 2020

The Rolling Stones lips logo, political statements, camouflage, the American flag, designer logos, humorous sayings (“like a good neighbor, stay...

From the Yard to Your Plate — Adding Flavor to Your Salad

Melissa Rebholz June 10, 2020

Disclaimer: Weelunk cares about your health and safety. Before touching or eating anything out in the wild, we recommend seeking...

Keeping Music Live – A Musician’s Life During COVID-19

Kyle Knox June 9, 2020

Wearing a vintage concert T-shirt, singing every word to every song, dancing indiscriminately and connecting with people who enjoy the...

Ron Scott: I Knew I Had to Go — It Was Too Important Not To

Ron Scott Jr. June 8, 2020

Editor’s note: Protesters in cities across the country came out last week to make their feelings known in regard to...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 19

Nora Edinger June 7, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

Getting to Know the OV Hip-Hop Scene

Glynis Board June 5, 2020

Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

Learning to Do Better — Lessons on Race Relations From Ron Scott Jr.

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 4, 2020

Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

Surfing the Ohio River: A Look at Inland Surfers

Nora Edinger June 2, 2020

Bryan Murray has surfed in the zone. Deep inside a tube of rushing water and light. So removed from the rest...

Wheeling Steel’s Roots Still Run Deep in the Ohio Valley

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 1, 2020

Wheeling Steel opened in 1921 & during its time in Wheeling, WV its name changed several times leaving a history that runs deep throughout the OH valley.

Female Rollers: The Great Depression and the Infiltration of Women in Production

Alex Warren May 29, 2020

The Great Depression (1929-1941) is commonly thought of as a time of doom and gloom, with high unemployment, reduced wages...

Community Gardens: Green and Growing in Wheeling

Laura Jackson Roberts May 26, 2020

With Victory Gardens springing up all over the Ohio Valley and residents reconnecting with the land and the time-honored tradition...

Wheeling’s Doughboy: A Monument to Peace in Remembrance of Conflict

Nick Musgrave May 25, 2020

For nearly 90 years a silent guardian has kept watch over Wheeling Park. Originally dedicated on Memorial Day of 1931,...

Wine Sales Soar in Wheeling Amid Pandemic

Jessica Broverman May 22, 2020

Wine is a staple in almost any home — a glass of merlot with dinner or a nice white wine...

The Service Industry and COVID-19: A Varied ‘Menu’ of Thoughts

Jessica Broverman May 20, 2020

As food and beverage facilities are at the top of the list for essential businesses, servers have been on the...

Tough Times Produce Tasty Treats 

Betsy Sweeny May 19, 2020

Now’s the time to learn from our Appalachian roots and make do with what we have. With the shelter-in-place order,...

Victory Gardens: Then and Now

Laura Jackson Roberts May 18, 2020

There’s nothing new about the idea of victory gardens in the United States. Since World War I, Americans have taken...

COVID Reopening a Tricky Business

Nora Edinger May 15, 2020

As West Virginia reopens from a COVID-19 shutdown that began in mid-March, three area businesses gave Weelunk a peek at...

GROW OV Plants the Seed for Local Victory Gardens Campaign

Laura Jackson Roberts May 13, 2020

As spring trickles into the Ohio Valley, most residents remain isolated in their homes. It can be difficult and frustrating,...

Tips for Remote School Success: We Are Learning Together

Stacey Miller Sacco May 12, 2020

Editor’s note: We’ve been at home with our kids for over seven weeks now, and heading to the end of...

Lady Gaga’s Foundation Makes Sweet Donation to Wheeling Hospital Staff

Phyllis Sigal May 8, 2020

A delivery of sweets made their way to Wheeling Hospital thanks to Lady Gaga, her mom Cynthia Germanotta and the Born This Way Foundation.

Boutiques Pivot to Remain Viable During Pandemic

Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 8, 2020

Brick-and-mortar storefronts deemed “non-essential” have been impacted dramatically by the COVID-19 pandemic. The unexpected closure of many local boutique shops...

The Year of the Nurse: National Nurses Week Carries Extra Significance in 2020

Kelly Strautmann May 6, 2020

Editor’s note: Look for Weelunk’s Q&A stories with several Ohio Valley nurses in the coming days in honor of National...

HILLS AND HOLLOWS: West Virginia’s Wild and Wonderful Food Traditions

Kyle Knox May 5, 2020

Disclaimer: Weelunk cares about your health and safety. This article is intended to provide information on the history and traditions...

Ten Ways to Celebrate Preservation Month While Socially Distancing

Betsy Sweeny May 1, 2020

While we can’t all flock to our favorite historic theatres and restaurants yet, here’s ten ways you can celebrate preservation month while social distancing.

Staying Inspired: Keeping the Human Spirit Alive during COVID-19

Jessica Broverman April 28, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

Eloped! COVID-19 Bride, WWII Bride Can Relate

Nora Edinger April 24, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

Weelunk Introduces Interactive Multimedia & More!

Wheeling Heritage Media April 17, 2020

Finding a way to stay connected to the Wheeling community is especially important during this period of social distancing. Looking...

PHOTO GALLERY: The Great Wheeling Easter Egg Hunt!

Wheeling Heritage Media April 15, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

Ghost Signs of Wheeling

Fred Connors April 15, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

The Alpha: Ye Olde Memories

Phyllis Sigal April 14, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

WEELUNK FOR KIDS: Wheeling Landmark Scavenger Hunt (Part I)

Earl Nicodemus April 13, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

Wheeling’s Pets Then and Now

Betsy Sweeny April 11, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

Meet the ‘QuaranTEENS’: How local Young People Dealt With Pandemic, Then and Now

Cassie Bendel April 10, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

COVID-19: Shopping Small is Good for the Local Economy – and Maybe Your Health, Too

Jennifer Materkoski April 8, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

SAFEGUARDING WHEELING’S RICHES: Vaults Around Town

Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 7, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

COVID-19: Protecting Our Senior Citizens

Kyle Knox April 6, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

COVID-19: Experience Arts, Culture and History in Wheeling While Social Distancing

Betsy Sweeny April 2, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

Here’s How to Join in the Great Wheeling Easter Egg Hunt!

Wheeling Heritage Media April 1, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

COVID-19: Mask-Makers Are Doing ‘Sew’ Much to Help

Phyllis Sigal March 30, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

QUIZ: Which Wheeling Neighborhood Shares Your Personality?

Wheeling Heritage Media March 27, 2020

Take our quiz to learn more about Wheeling neighborhoods and find out which one best fits your personality! Which neighborhood are you?

PRESENCE EXHIBITION: A Virtual Tour Within Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center

Wheeling Heritage Media March 27, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right now, we’re...

Radio Host Keeps Greek Music Alive in Ohio Valley

Maria E. Sticco March 25, 2020

Editor’s note: Today, March 25, 2020, is Greek Independence Day, a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece, commemorating the start...

COVID-19: Sidewalk Chalk Inspirational Messages Offer Hope

Phyllis Sigal March 23, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right...