Take a Hike, Ohio Valley Laura Jackson Roberts November 17, 2020 Updated 11-16-20: In honor of National Take a Hike Day, we’re taking a look back at some of the Ohio Valley’s most unique spots for exploring the great outdoors. As we continue to navigate through the coronavir...
It’s Spring! The Outdoors Are Open … Go Explore the Ohio Valley Jesse Mestrovic March 20, 2020 Parks are a great place to practice social distancing and a great way to free your mind — especially right now. The City of Wheeling Parks & Recreation Department would like to encourage people to stay a...
City of Wheeling Seeks Input From Area Bicyclists Phyllis Sigal March 13, 2020 Is hopping on a bike your favorite way to commute to work Or is it your favorite weekend pastime with a pack of buddies? Or, do you just occasionally hit the trails on two wheels? Jesse Mestrovic Jesse M...
City of Wheeling Hopes to Score Bankshot Basketball System Provided November 8, 2019 The City of Wheeling’s Parks and Recreation Department hopes to expand recreational opportunities at the 36th Street Park via a Bankshot Basketball System. Director of Parks and Recreation Jesse Mestrovic ex...
WHEELING@WORK: Service, Enthusiasm Highlight Mestrovic’s Parks and Rec Role Cassie Bendel September 30, 2019
River Valley Health Foundation Helps Citizens Access Better Health Care Ellen Brafford McCroskey September 17, 2019 If you have ever found yourself alone and facing a critical health diagnosis, you know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the maze of treatments, procedures and appointments. Such challenges are what...
Getting Along Swimmingly With ‘Miss Pudgie’ Nora Edinger August 5, 2019 You may be 5 and full of the moxie only a fine pair of water wings can bring, but don’t think you’ll be getting away with anything at Grandview Pool. Miss Pudgie is watching and can act faster than the fitte...
Eagle Scouts Pour Sweat Equity Into Pig Path, Picnic Shelter Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 26, 2019 “Do a good turn daily.” That excellent advice is the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America. Local Eagle Scouts have taken that motto to heart over the past few months by working together to upgrade two separate g...
Bike Share Program Coming to Wheeling Provided February 25, 2019 Residents and visitors alike will soon have access to a new feature in the community that will enhance recreational and wellness opportunities. Launching in the spring, Wheeling will be home to West Virginia’s ...
More Than Meets the Eye at Oglebay Thanks to National Training Center Kelly Strautmann January 31, 2019 A lot of things come to mind when you think of Oglebay — the Festival of Lights, the Good Zoo, Oglebayfest — just to name a few. But there is something else that takes place at Oglebay in the off-season that br...
Happy Trails to Oglebay Laura Jackson Roberts November 6, 2018 Right now, people are walking in Oglebay Park. Some walk with dogs, some run through the woods. Some walk with a cane or motor along in an electric power-chair. Parents push strollers, and kids run ahead, aroun...
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...
KAYAKING OUR CREEKS (Part 2): Below the Surface Laura Jackson Roberts August 9, 2018 2 While there’s no denying the beauty of our local waterways and the rising popularity of recreational kayaking, there’s also no denying that our creeks and rivers show the effects of pollution. Sewage, acid mine...
KAYAKING OUR CREEKS (Part 1): Paddling With Care Laura Jackson Roberts August 8, 2018 I recently paddled Wheeling Creek for the first time. I’ve paddled other rivers like the Youghiogheny, the South Branch and the Cheat. I’ve meant to do Wheeling Creek — it was just a matter of logistics. All ou...
Playground Facelifts Continue in Wheeling Steve Novotney May 25, 2018 Many children and parents in the city of Wheeling were pleasantly surprised during their first trip to their neighborhood playground this spring because several of the facilities were refurbished with brand new...
