How Local Artists Transformed Wheeling’s Library CardsAlex Panas April 17, 2024Libraries are a powerful force for good in our communities. From promoting literacy and a love of reading to offering...
The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter EggsKate Wietor March 29, 2024Originally published April 5, 2023 Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky!...
Why Wheeling: Dr. Kim WileySarah Clark March 27, 2024With 25+ years of experience as a colorectal surgeon practicing in Wheeling, Dr. Kim Wiley has built relationships with folks...
WEEREAD: If You Keep Making That Shame FaceMakayla Carney March 25, 2024C.J. Farnsworth has spent her life steeped in words. With more than twenty years as an English literature educator, she’s...
Wheeling’s ‘Love Your Neighborhood’ Mini-Grant Program Now Accepting ApplicationsProvided March 21, 2024The City of Wheeling is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by applying to the Love Your Neighborhood mini-grant...
Friends of the Ohio County Public Library Embark on a New ChapterProvided March 13, 2024The Friends of the Ohio County Public Library, Inc. in Wheeling is thrilled to announce its official incorporation by the...
Celebrating West Virginia’s Culinary Treasures – Pepperoni Rolls and RampsAnna Griffith March 11, 2024If you live in West Virginia, you know that certain foods are unique to Appalachia. Pepperoni rolls and ramps are...
Welcome to Herstory, a podcast by Wheeling Heritage MediaWheeling Heritage Media and Makayla Carney March 1, 2024To commemorate Women’s History Month, Wheeling Heritage Media is excited to announce the release of Herstory, its latest podcast series....
Celebrate Maple Syrup Season with Oglebay Institute and Family Roots FarmAnna Griffith February 28, 2024It’s maple syrup season – how will you celebrate? Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Center and Family Roots Farm are excited to...
This Area of Wheeling Was Once Known as “Little Harlem”Diana Bell February 27, 2024Named the “Harlem Renaissance” during the 1930s, New York City’s Harlem community became the de facto center for all things...
Ceramics Take Over Wheeling 2024: A Guide to the Month-long Celebration of ClayAnna Griffith February 23, 2024This week marks the start of the second Ceramics Take Over Wheeling month-long ceramics exhibition. This event began in 2023...
Inside the Success of Wheeling’s Conquer The Cones CampaignCrin Joy February 12, 2024In an effort to bolster local entrepreneurship and support restaurants affected by the ongoing streetscape project, the community has been...
Join the Conversation at Wheeling’s Comprehensive Planning MeetingAlex Panas February 9, 2024Do you want to play a part in shaping Wheeling’s future? Then join the City of Wheeling for the first...
20 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in WheelingEllery McGregor February 8, 2024It seems like Valentine’s Day in Wheeling gets better every year and the line-up this year promises to be incredible!...
How the Friends of Wheeling Saved the Hughes DuplexAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 8, 2024As the oldest preservation group in West Virginia, the Friends of Wheeling have gotten an inside look at countless historic...
The Public Market Expands Local Food Menu With This Wheeling FarmVictoria White February 5, 2024Since 2019, The Public Market has provided the community with a year-round farmer’s market to access local, healthy food. The...
Outdated Threads: Nostalgia, Sustainability, and Unique Finds in WheelingRosemary Ketchum February 2, 2024“Outdated” might not be the first word you’d use to describe your personal style, but maybe it should be? This...
Serve, Learn, Grow: AmeriCorps Openings with Grow Ohio ValleyProvided January 30, 2024Grow Ohio Valley (GrowOV) is recruiting passionate people to enroll in their AmeriCorps program to serve on their farm and...
Why Wheeling: Mark GoodwinJessica Broverman January 30, 2024In October of 2023, Mark Goodwin and his wife Stephanie decided to say goodbye to the Mississippi River and plant...
Ohio County Schools Robotics Competition Brings STEM Excellence to WheelingKarin Butyn January 26, 2024“Robotics offers an opportunity for students who excel in a kind of thinking that is both problem-solving and collaborative,” Innovative...
How Show of Hands Fuels Local Business SuccessAlex Panas January 24, 2024In the heart of every community, it’s often the small businesses that add charm and character to everyday experiences. Here...
Insights from a Master GardenerWeelunk Staff January 22, 2024With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures in the forecast, planning your backyard garden might be the furthest thing...
Your Input Matters in the Wheeling Gateway Center SurveyProvided January 19, 2024The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to officially announce the launch of a new digital survey experience...
Warm Up With This Winter Soup RecipeMelissa Rebholz January 16, 2024Temperatures are in the single digits and snow is on the ground, which means it’s officially soup season. I love...
Wheeling’s 2024 MLK Celebration Honors Dr. King’s Legacy and Local LeadersAnna Griffith January 11, 2024Wheeling’s long-standing annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns this weekend to honor the late Dr. King and...
A Guide to Veganuary In WheelingMakayla Carney January 9, 2024An ode to New Year’s resolutions, the best of intentions, that don’t always make it to the end of the...
Watch a Free Screening of ‘The Color Purple’ with the Men of ChangeMakayla Carney January 5, 2024Looking for something entertaining AND educational to do this Saturday? The Men of Change invite you to come up to...
This Group is Preserving South Wheeling, One Building at a TimeRosemary Ketchum January 3, 2024Ritchietown Renaissance, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving South Wheeling’s historic resources and heritage, recently received a rather large...
Oglebay Institute Museums Recognized for 50 Years of National Excellence by the American Alliance of MuseumsMisty Klug January 2, 2024The Museums of Oglebay Institute (Mansion Museum and Glass Museum) have again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums...
New Year’s Traditions From Wheeling and BeyondMakayla Carney December 29, 2023New Year’s is a holiday of pure joy. You don’t have to buy anything for anyone or do anything in...
New Series Paves the Way for Women’s Financial WellnessAlex Panas December 22, 2023Update: Since publication, the ‘Keys to Financial Purpose’ event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Learn...
Swing Into the Holidays at Clientele Art StudioCrin Joy December 21, 2023A new event at Clientele Art Studio brings a fun way to swing into the holidays! A swing dancing class...
Sipping Through the Season: A Guide to Festive Drink Spots Around WheelingJustice Hudson December 19, 2023Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit? Some local businesses have spiced up their menus with holiday drink specials to...
Looking Back at the Record-Setting Snow Storm of 1950Makayla Carney December 12, 2023This winter is…weird. I have only worn my winter coat a handful of times, I’ve not brushed snow off my...
Grow Ohio Valley Shares Local Flavor in ‘A Little of This, A Little of That’Provided December 11, 2023Food has the power to connect communities and create a sense of shared identity. Whether it’s sharing a new dish...
Local Music Artists Take the Stage To Celebrate 50 Years of Hip HopAlex Panas December 7, 2023It all started in New York City in the 1970s When DJ Kool Herc spun the same record on two...
Meet The Guy Bringing DIY Punk Energy to Wheeling’s Waterfront HallMakayla Carney December 6, 2023The early 90s was a heyday for the DIY punk scene in Wheeling. In 1993, a band called Lincoln came...
Local Library Adds Artistic Touch to Library CardsProvided December 5, 2023The Ohio County Public Library in downtown Wheeling is seeking multiple artists to be a part of a new project...
Find Out Which Businesses Will Kick Off the 10th Year of Show of HandsWheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2023Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands event scheduled for Wednesday,...
Explore Hundreds of Locally-Made Gifts at Handmade Holiday This WeekendWheeling Heritage Staff December 1, 2023Wheeling Heritage will host its fifth Handmade Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 2 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...
Weelunk’s Itinerary for Small Business SaturdayAlex Panas November 22, 2023While holiday shopping seems to be getting earlier each year, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday remain the official start...
Lights, Floats, and Memories: Recollections from Wheeling’s ParadeKarin Butyn and Sarah Clark November 15, 2023Festive decorations adorn. Colorful lights aglow. Friends and families gather. As of Friday, November 17th, it will be “beginning to...
Find Out How You Can Help Save This Wheeling Music LegacyMelissa Rebholz November 8, 2023Over four years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, I stumbled upon a hidden gem on the...
SMART Center Finds a New Home DowntownWheeling Heritage Media November 3, 2023Earlier this year, Libby and Robert Strong made a life-changing decision. After more than a decade of operating their science...
Spend Your Next Happy Hour at the Newly-Renovated Bridge TavernEllen Brafford McCroskey October 31, 2023November promises to be a big month for The Bridge Tavern & Grill as they celebrate their grand reopening following...
Myth or Legend: Wheeling’s Flatwoods MonsterWill Wallace October 20, 2023Originally published Oct. 28, 2020 On a September night in 1952, Kathleen May found herself in an odd situation. After...
Creepy Cryptids of West VirginiaMakayla Carney October 19, 2023Picture this: It’s the middle of the night you’re walking through the woods, or you’re driving up a curvy road....
13 Things to do on Friday the 13thEmma Wiley October 13, 2023Are you ready for a Friday the 13th filled with chills, thrills, and adventure? We have you covered with 13...
Celebrating a Decade of Opportunity: Apply for the Next Show of HandsWheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2023Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands program is hitting a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th year of empowering local...
PODCAST: Wheeling HauntsWheeling Heritage Media October 6, 2023Welcome to Wheeling Haunts, a podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media What happens when Wheeling’s history doesn’t die? Listen to the...
