Plan a Perfect Summer Picnic in WheelingMelissa Rebholz August 6, 2021There is something so special about eating a meal outside on a perfect summer day, and there is no shortage...
WATCH: The Public Market and the Farmers Who Feed WheelingWheeling Heritage Media August 4, 2021The first week of August celebrates farmers across the country with National Farmers Market Week. As local produce becomes more...
Kids Grow Farmers Market Promotes Farming, Entrepreneurship and Fun!Alex Panas July 29, 2021While some kids spend their summers leisurely enjoying their time away from the classroom, the kids enrolled in the Laughlin...
Gear Up For Wheeling’s Grecian FestivalAlex Panas July 26, 2021Summer is festival season in Wheeling, and this week organizers from St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are gearing...
5 Things You Won’t Want To Miss at Wheeling’s Italian Heritage FestivalAlex Panas July 23, 2021The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival always draws a crowd, and this year, event organizers are expecting another great...
Sights From the Wheeling Heritage TrailDaniel Caron July 21, 2021One of Wheeling’s greatest assets is the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Whether you are getting your heart rate up on a...
Wheeling CVB Joins Forces with Nationally-Recognized InfluencersJessica Broverman July 14, 2021Many folks in the Friendly City know that Wheeling is a great place to be, and thanks to the Wheeling...
Join Us As We Revisit Our Podcast About Wheeling’s Most Notorious BrewerKatherine Leary July 9, 2021It has been almost two years since the release of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,”...
Summer Fun: Paddling the Wheeling Water TrailJessica Broverman July 7, 2021There is a reason why waterways are a staple piece in cities all over the world. We resonate with them...
Bug Out at the Ohio County Public Library!Alex Panas July 2, 2021If you’ve been following along with the Ohio County Public Library’s latest programming, then you already know it’s been the...
COMIC: A Short History of Edith Lake WilkinsonNatalie Kovacs June 30, 2021In our latest comic, check out a short history of Edith Lake Wilkinson, an artist who was born and raised...
Wheeling Will Soon Be Home to New Playground for Children of All AbilitiesJennifer Materkoski June 23, 2021The children of Wheeling will soon have a new place to play. In a joint venture with Miracle League of...
Get Your OM on for International Yoga Day in WheelingJennifer Materkoski June 21, 2021International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 to highlight the benefits of this ancient practice. Here in Wheeling,...
Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio ValleyAlex Panas June 17, 2021Editor’s Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery...
Find Out Who Makes Wheeling’s Best Charcuterie at the Battle of the BoardsAlex Panas June 15, 2021A classic meat and cheese tray has been a staple at get-togethers for quite some time, but recently folks have...
Top Fishing Spots, According to Local Fishing EnthusiastsRich Wooding June 4, 2021If you want to know the best places to wet a line and reel in some big fish in the...
Local Preservation Program Makes a National ImpactRich Wooding May 28, 2021There are countless buildings across the country that require a specific skill set to restore them to their former glory....
12 Interesting Sights from Inside the Scottish RiteBekah Karelis May 27, 2021For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of their beloved East Wheeling cathedral....
Is it Wine O’clock in Wheeling? Celebrate National Wine Day on May 25Jessica Broverman May 25, 2021Whether you like your wine sweet or dry, red or white – there is a wine for everyone! You might...
Men of Change Organize Community Bike Ride at Heritage PortAlex Panas May 24, 2021Warmer weather means bike season in Wheeling, and the Men of Change are kicking it off with a community bike...
Dozens of Wheeling Individuals Identified Through History’s Mysteries ProjectEmma Wiley May 21, 2021In February 2021, Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library teamed up to reach out to the Wheeling...
WATCH: Progress at The Fort Henry ClubWheeling Heritage Media May 19, 2021When the doors first opened at the Fort Henry Club on December 23, 1890, it was the definition of luxury....
Spring Has Sprung at Russell Nesbitt’s GROW GreenhouseJennifer Materkoski May 12, 2021Spring is officially underway and many around the Ohio Valley are looking to freshen up their landscaping and curb appeal...
Farm Fresh: Check Out Grow Ohio Valley’s Spring ProgramsAyron Walker May 7, 2021As spring begins to blossom in Appalachia, it means more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy hobbies like gardening. Here...
Wheeling Camping Enthusiasts Share Their Favorite Local CampgroundsJennifer Materkoski May 5, 2021As the weather turns warmer and summer closes in, many outdoor hobbyists are coming into their favorite time of year....
Will Wheeling See Cicadas This Summer?Natalie Kovacs April 30, 2021In the coming weeks, billions of cicadas will emerge from the ground in search of a mate. It’s expected to...
Bethany College Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Week of ActivitiesAnna Cipoletti April 27, 2021In celebration of Earth Week, Bethany College’s new “Greener Bethany” club hosted a week-long slate of environmental-related events from April...
Spring is Ramp Season in WheelingAlex Panas April 16, 2021For most people, the first signs of spring are birds chirping and flowers blooming. But in West Virginia, we know...
Raise a Glass for National Beer Day in WheelingJessica Broverman April 7, 2021Americans are known for enjoying many things – sporting events, carnivals, a good burger and a tall, cold pint of...
Try These Naturally-Dyed Easter EggsAlex Panas April 2, 2021Like many traditions we grow up with, we often keep them going every year without stopping to ask “why do...
Local Nutrition Experts Share Their Tips for Eating WellMelissa Rebholz March 31, 2021March is National Nutrition Month, which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote...
COMIC: So You Want to Go Mushroom Foraging?Natalie Kovacs March 30, 2021If you like spending time outdoors and eating local foods, then mushroom foraging might be the perfect springtime activity for...
WV Beer Road Trip: North Central WVCharles Bockway March 29, 2021The Allegheny Mountains and river country of north central West Virginia is arguably the state’s best local beer region. What...
Try Something New with the Ohio Valley Photography ClubAlex Panas March 16, 2021Over the past year, we’ve filled our days with new hobbies, like gardening and bread-making, but as more COVID vaccinations...
Wheeling’s Consignment Shops InspireJessica Broverman March 15, 2021Discovering the perfect, vintage designer handbag. Finally getting your hands on a gorgeous two-seater sofa to complete your living room....
COMIC: What’s the Wheeling Celtic Celebration All About?Natalie Kovacs March 2, 2021With the 25th Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration just days away, you might find yourself looking forward to drinking a green...
Genealogical Research – Newspapers, Military Records, and More! (Part 4)Anna Cipoletti March 1, 2021Click here for part 1, part 2, or part 3. In this fourth and final installment of our genealogical research...
Bridge Street Middle School Black History Month EventJennifer Materkoski February 24, 2021This Black History Month, administrators at Bridge Street Middle School are putting a new spin on the traditional in-school celebration....
Genealogical Research – Using the U. S. Census (Part 3)Anna Cipoletti February 23, 2021Click here for part 1 or part 2. In this installment of our genealogical research series, we are going to...
New Partnership Seeks to Elevate Hospitality in WheelingRosemary Ketchum February 22, 2021Some exciting things have been happening in Wheeling. If you live anywhere near Carmel road in Woodsdale, you may be...
Genealogical Research – Finding Birth, Death, and Marriage Records (Part 2)Anna Cipoletti February 17, 2021Click here for part 1. Vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, are considered “the milestones of life and...
COMIC: Whats Up With All the Birds in North Wheeling?Natalie Kovacs February 15, 2021Sometimes while stopped at a red light on my way home from work, I become transfixed by the dusk sky....
Wheeling Health Right – Just Wing ItJennifer Materkoski February 11, 2021During the last year, hardly any small business or organization has been spared from the effects of COVID-19. Non-profit organizations...
Rysing Star Dance Academy Opens Studio Where All Dancers Can ShineJoelle Moray February 10, 2021Lots of people have skills and education. Lots of people have dreams and passions that have nothing to do with...
Weelunk’s Favorite WV PodcastsWeelunk Staff February 9, 2021Whether you want to learn about history, indulge in true crime stories, or hear what your favorite local entertainers have...
Genealogical Research – Using Local Resources to Find Your Ancestors (Part 1)Anna Cipoletti February 6, 2021Looking to dip your toe in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Weelunk is here to help! With a...
Cooking for One as Self-CareMelissa Rebholz February 5, 2021What comes to mind when you hear the term self-care? For many folks, this may be taking time for a...
Wheeling is Feeling the BernAlex Panas January 30, 2021Unless you’ve been living under a rock or actively avoiding the internet for the past week, you’ve probably seen your...
Resolve to get InvolvedJessica Broverman January 22, 2021With the start of a new year comes new opportunities to uplift and lend a helping hand in your community....
Martin Luther King, Jr. CelebrationJennifer Materkoski January 16, 2021Bio information provided by Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. For nearly 40 years, the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration has...
