Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This Week Haley Steed January 27, 2023 “This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the right thing to do and it’s long overdue. These events make sure we under...
I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned… Adam Marquart January 25, 2023 If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven i...
Four Black-Owned Businesses to Compete in the Next Show of Hands Provided January 18, 2023 Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Black-owned businesses will be competing for the next Show of Hands event on Feb. 8 in honor of Black History Month. This special edition of Show of Hands will featur...
Where to Celebrate MLK Day in the Wheeling Area Alex Panas January 13, 2023 Folks from across the Ohio Valley will come together to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the next several days. There will be a variety of ceremonies, marches, and ...
The Heartwarming Story Behind the YWCA’s Latest Capital Campaign Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media January 12, 2023 How many of us go through old paperwork and documents, begrudgingly discarding them to make way for what will ultimately become more junk to sort through next year? It can be a vicious cycle, but every so often...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners Building Kate Wietor January 11, 2023 The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The dry cleaning business and laundromat had a good 95-year run, and saw three generations of family leadership. ...
Wheeling Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Flag Design Provided January 9, 2023 Those of us who live in or have visited Wheeling know that it is an incredible city with plenty of character and history. Recently, Wheeling's flag has been gaining quite a bit of attention for being one of the...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug Company Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023 SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move forward came with an unexpected trip backward in time. SMART Centre Market owners Libby and ...
Centre Market’s Reestablished Commission Working Towards Market Improvements Crin Joy January 5, 2023 In mid-2021, the City of Wheeling reinstated the Centre Market Commission to assist in efforts to preserve, improve, and invigorate the historic shopping area. It has been over a decade since there has been a c...
Jason Koegler To Lead Grow Ohio Valley as New Executive Director Jason Koegler December 20, 2022 Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Yesterday, we heard ...
This New Wheeling Family is Helping Spread Holiday Cheer Jessica Broverman December 20, 2022 When you pull up to 44 Kentucky Street on Wheeling Island, the Viles' home will greet you with beaming columns of light, a life-size nutcracker, and a gorgeous Saint Nicholas chair. The impressive display was c...
“Food for Fines” Returns to City of Wheeling for a Sixth Year Haley Steed December 19, 2022 People of Wheeling with an unpaid parking citation, this is your time to shine! The City of Wheeling has elected to re-launch the “Food for Fines” initiative, a month-long program that accepts 5 non-perishable ...
Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason Koegler Danny Swan December 19, 2022 Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Here are Danny’s ref...
New Management, Same Vibe at The Public Market Molly Sovich December 17, 2022 It's been more than three years since The Public Market first opened its doors in Downtown Wheeling. Since then, the market has been bridging the gap between community and local, healthy and natural foods. This...
Clientele Art Studio Decks The Halls with Skateboard Art Show Provided December 15, 2022 This holiday season, local artists have been working to turn wooden skateboard decks into works of art for one of Clientele Art Studio’s signature events, Deck The Halls. The event begins at 8 p.m. with a...
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Sponsors a Special Holiday Revue with Bridge + Tunnel Collective Provided December 12, 2022 The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission announced today that it will sponsor a “A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas” musical revue at Towngate Theatre on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. The concert will put audience m...
Restore Yoga+Wellness to Offer Donation-Based Class to Benefit the Friendlier City Project Ellen Brafford McCroskey December 7, 2022 Restore Yoga + Wellness will offer a donation-based yoga class to benefit The Friendlier City Project on Sunday, December 18 at 6 p.m. at the studio located at 150 West Main Street, Saint Clairsville, Ohio. ...
Building Stabilization to Begin on 1400 Block of Market Street Alex Panas December 6, 2022 Driving through Downtown Wheeling, it’s easy to get distracted by all of the traffic cones and construction and forget what all of those temporary inconveniences will ultimately lead to - PROGRESS! And...
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation Projects Alex Panas December 3, 2022 Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from Wheeling Heritage. The organization announced this week that it will...
Friendlier City Project Celebrates Community at Inaugural “Queer Thanksgiving” Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 30, 2022 Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people. After all, what’s not to love about family and friends gathered together to share a great meal and count their blessings? However, for those in the LGBTQ+ com...
Wheeling Lightningbirds Inspire All Of Us To Try Something New Lindsay Ammirante November 29, 2022 Growing up in Wheeling allows for some pretty special core memories. From your trips through the Oglebay Festival Lights to the Italian Festival “back when it was on Market Street,” to biting into slice of DiCa...
Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar! Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022 Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of drink crafting, menu building, and renovations at their historic Market Street location, Vue 42 o...
Small Business Saturday Returns to Wheeling Nov. 26 Alex Panas November 22, 2022 Want to make a positive impact on our local economy? Shop small this Saturday! Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been a day for shoppers to support their community’s local businesses during the holiday...
Catch a Ride on Wheeling’s New Bird Scooters Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 19, 2022 Local bird enthusiasts may be familiar with the murmuration of black birds in North Wheeling that swarm and settle in the trees there at twilight. But are you familiar with Wheeling’s newest flock of Birds? Bir...
Wheeling’s Beloved Science Center Is On The Move! Hanna Perry November 18, 2022 If you’re familiar with Centre Market, then you’ve probably paid a visit to Libby and Robert Strong at the SMART Centre Market to check out their impressive collection of fossils, telescopes, and other interact...
Santa is Coming to Town Tonight at Wheeling’s Winter on the Plaza Haley Steed November 16, 2022 While no one is quite sure how the holiday season got here so fast, it is undeniably upon us. Yuletide Guidelines and Principles, states that spreading holiday cheer is a public service, and the City of Wheelin...
The Friendlier City Project Presents: A Queer Thanksgiving! Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 14, 2022 The Friendlier City Project is hosting its first Queer Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wheeling Yacht Club, 2 - 5th Street in North Wheeling. The event is open to l...
Two Popular Chefs Compete for a Good Cause at Nail City Chefs Fundraiser Ellery McGregor November 7, 2022 An exciting event that we are looking forward to this month is the inaugural “Nail City Chefs: Battle of the Blades” competition and fundraiser! This action-packed live event will feature two popular local chef...
Wells Township Haunted House Promises Spooky Fun for All Kaden Bednarek October 31, 2022 Do you find enjoyment and interest in the circus, an insane asylum, and watching twitch streams? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find at Wells Township Haunted House. Located 40 minutes from downtown Pittsb...
David Sings 2022: Musical Revue and Halloween Night Masquerade at Clientele Provided October 27, 2022 Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween this year? Then head to Clientele Art Studio for the second annual "David Sings" musical theatre revue and Halloween masquerade. In 2021, the inaugural David Sings e...
Grow Ohio Valley Invites You To Their Annual Harvest Festival Alex Walton October 21, 2022 Grow Ohio Valley is thrilled to host its 5th annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 a.m. to dark. The festival will take place at the Lincoln Meadow Farm on 800 Grandview Street in Wheelin...
This Local Trainer Wants You to Get Fit and Be Festive This Season Allison Hickey October 21, 2022 For us adults, Halloween often brings to mind toasting a festive pumpkin beer with friends, sneaking candy from the kids’ trick-or-treat bags, and, of course, sipping on plenty of pumpkin spice lattes. While I ...
New Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming to WesBanco Arena Provided October 19, 2022 The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several talented artists earlier this year. The exhibit, which is comprised of 10 4x8...
The Time an Eccentric Art Collector Visited Sears Roebuck & Co. in Wheeling Kate Wietor October 18, 2022 When was the last time you had an opportunity to purchase artwork? Living in Wheeling, it’s a pretty easy thing to do. From gallery shows to student art exhibitions to craft fairs, it seems like there is always...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Three: Music at the McLain Wheeling Heritage Media October 17, 2022 If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it out! Happy Monday! It’s time for another episode of Wheeling Haunts, a new podcast produc...
This Local Farmer Transformed His Homestead Into a Fall Destination Jessica Broverman October 14, 2022 Prepare to celebrate the Autumn season surrounded by sunflowers, berries, and ghouls! Fourth-generation farmer Eric Freeland has opened his acreage up to the community for photography opportunities, fo...
Want to Help Make Wheeling More Dog-Friendly? Here’s How! Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2022 Wheeling Heritage invites the community to attend ‘The Dog-Friendly Wheeling Workshop’ to learn how being a pet-friendly Downtown can be a powerful way to engage and renew the community. The workshop will be he...
Think Pink Breast Cancer Event Raises Money for Local Individuals Jennifer Materkoski October 12, 2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those in the Ohio Valley looking to show their support can do so on Thursday, October 13 at the Think Pink event from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wheeling Park’s White Palace.&n...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Two: Fulton Frights Wheeling Heritage Media October 10, 2022 If you haven't listened to episode one of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it out! This week on the Wheeling Haunts podcast, Cassie and Alex head to Fulton to learn more about some f...
Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in Wheeling? Here’s Where You Can Go. Alex Walton October 7, 2022 As cities throughout the United States look toward revitalization in the future, the City of Wheeling and its surrounding areas are doing the same. Especially with advancements in technology and the growing pop...
Wheeling Haunts Episode One: Haunting on the Island Wheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2022 Are you ready for some spooky history? Weelunk and Wheeling Heritage Media are proud to present the first episode of Wheeling Haunts. Episode One: Haunting on the Island features the Phillips-McLure House, loca...
The Pine Room Podcast Wins Show of Hands Provided September 30, 2022 After four local business made their pitches, The Pine Room Podcast secured the most votes making them the latest winner of Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands. The newly developed business took home more than $6...
Show of Hands Returns Sept. 28; Who Will Win? Wheeling Heritage Media September 26, 2022 Wheeling Heritage's Show of Hands returns this week with a fresh lineup of local businesses. The community-supported crowd-funding event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 on the third floor of the Wheeling Ar...
Centre Market’s New Manager Has Big Plans For Its Future Jessica Broverman September 21, 2022 This year has offered nothing but growth and positive change throughout Wheeling. From the new construction of downtown housing complexes, the launch of new transportation thanks to Bird scooters, and several n...
Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio This Weekend Provided September 20, 2022 The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform live at Clientele Art Studio this weekend. The show is set for Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Will Wallace, owner of Clientele A...
Library Announces New Program Focusing on Civic Empathy Through History Seán Duffy September 20, 2022 The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, WV is pleased to announce the recent installation of an extremely important new exhibit and project. Titled “Civic Empathy Through History,” the project has been crea...
Help Bring More Free, Live Music to Wheeling! Wheeling Heritage Staff September 20, 2022 Wheeling Heritage is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Wheeling starting in 2023. Supported by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a social impact funder at the intersection o...
Fuel Up With Food From These Local Food Trucks Jennifer Materkoski September 16, 2022 What’s not to love about a food truck? From the fun of getting something out of the ordinary to the fast, made-to-order food, it’s no wonder they’re skyrocketing in popularity. Want to try what the Ohio Valley ...
YSS to Honor Women’s Giving Circle at Good Samaritan Tribute Dinner Provided September 12, 2022 Each year, Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) recognizes an individual or group for their dedication to bettering the lives of children and families in our community. The annual Good Samaritan is honored a...
Laughlin Memorial Chapel Celebrates 150 Years of Service Ellery McGregor September 12, 2022 This September marks the 150th anniversary of the historic Laughlin Memorial Chapel on 18th St. in East Wheeling! The Chapel is celebrating the occasion with a fundraising event being held at the Scottish Rite ...