WEEREAD: Mountaineers are Always Free Anna Cipoletti June 18, 2021 On Sunday, June 20, West Virginia will celebrate the anniversary of its statehood. With its official motto “Montani Semper Liberi” (“Mountaineers are Always Free”), it’s little surprise that the Mountaineer was...
EVENTS: Things to do in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff June 17, 2021 Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening this week in the Wheeling area!
Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley Alex Panas June 17, 2021 Editor's Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The bill was signed at 3:30 p.m. on June 17, 2021.&n...
Wheeling, Westsylvania?: The Forgotten History of the “Almost” West Virginias Emma Wiley June 16, 2021 West Virginia Day is almost upon us and it is the 158th anniversary of West Virginia officially becoming a state. Approximately two years after deciding not to secede during the Civil War, West Virginia became ...
The Hunt is On! Scavenger Hunt Planned for July 24 in Downtown Wheeling Provided June 15, 2021 Contact: Claudia Raymer Executive Director 304-232-5600 OhioCountyFRN@yahoo.com Wheeling, WV – The pandemic has hit local non-profit fundraisers hard over the last year. The Ohio County Family Resource Ne...
Find Out Who Makes Wheeling’s Best Charcuterie at the Battle of the Boards Alex Panas June 15, 2021 A classic meat and cheese tray has been a staple at get-togethers for quite some time, but recently folks have been turning this relatively simple party fare into works of art. Charcuterie boards have taken the...
Community Organizers Plan Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration Provided June 14, 2021 Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – June 7, 2021 – Wheeling’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration will...
From One ‘Delphia To Another: How I Caught the Wheeling Feeling Michael Robertson June 14, 2021 The conversation started right after this past Labor Day weekend, and looking back I’m still not quite sure if I was being serious. “What if we moved to Wheeling?” Ten years ago, I hadn’t even heard of Wh...
Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details? Emma Wiley June 11, 2021 Wheeling has thousands of interesting, unique, and funky details around town...but how often have you taken the time to look up? We have provided a scavenger hunt of ten of our favorite architectural features, ...
Library’s Summer Reading Program Will Color Your World Provided June 9, 2021 Where the Red Fern Grows, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Anne of Green Gables, The Color Purple, Half of a Yellow Sun, A Clockwork Orange... more than just book titles, it's words on pages that color our world. R...
This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2021 Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian Wheeling, a vase for your celery was the way to let your dinner guests know you had ...
Wheeling Symphony is “Turning Toward Home” with 2021-22 Season Provided June 8, 2021 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2021-22 season, “Turning Toward Home,” which will include a five-concert subscription series in the Capitol Theatre, a three-concert SoundBites series and the rep...
WEEREAD: Hippie Homesteaders Anna Cipoletti June 8, 2021 A writer and sculptor born in Huntington, Carter Taylor Seaton has long been a part of the arts and crafts movement in West Virginia. In 2016, Seaton was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the West Vir...
Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes You Won’t Want to MissSponsored Provided June 7, 2021 This month, we’re featuring homes that feature a variety of styles and locations throughout Wheeling. Are you dreaming of a large home on the river with a spacious lawn and a boat dock? Wheeling has it! How abo...
Stifel Crosscurrents Exhibition Attracts Artwork from Across the Mountain State and Beyond Provided June 5, 2021 Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at the Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. A staple in OI...
Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2021 “Pride in Wheeling Day” Provided June 4, 2021 Have you missed connecting in the community? If so, we have an opportunity for you to support both community service projects and LGBTQ+ Pride. Orrick is hosting its annual “Pride in Wheeling” day in just a few...
Top Fishing Spots, According to Local Fishing Enthusiasts Rich Wooding June 4, 2021 If you want to know the best places to wet a line and reel in some big fish in the Wheeling area, ask the local experts. It’s no surprise that the Ohio River is an attractive spot to cast a line, but more speci...
This Wheeling Bridge is the Oldest Surviving Bridge in West Virginia Emma Wiley June 2, 2021 The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge has become part of many Wheeling residents’ daily routines, connecting commuters to downtown and providing access to the main Elm Grove strip. Hundreds of cars pass over the Ston...
Wheeling Family Launches a Summer Swim Pass Program for Kids Laura Lynn Brown June 1, 2021 Chip Calissie grew up in South Wheeling enjoying carefree summers, playing ball with friends and going to the 36th Street pool most days. His mom worked at the pool; later, he and his sister worked there. They ...
Local Preservation Program Makes a National Impact Rich Wooding May 28, 2021 There are countless buildings across the country that require a specific skill set to restore them to their former glory. Many of these skilled professionals receive their education from Belmont College, locate...
WATCH: Restoring the Scottish Rite Cathedral Wheeling Heritage Media May 27, 2021 For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of this extraordinary East Wheeling cathedral. A monumental structure, its imposing nature is reflected on the interior ...
12 Interesting Sights from Inside the Scottish Rite Bekah Karelis May 27, 2021 For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of their beloved East Wheeling cathedral. Now under new ownership, Roxby Development has plans to maintain and develop t...
QUIZ: Which Historic Wheeling Building Are You? Emma Wiley May 26, 2021 Wheeling has a plethora of outstanding historic buildings in various stages of preservation and redevelopment—take this quiz to learn which historic building you are!
Win Cicada Art from the Ohio County Public Library Provided May 25, 2021 What do cicadas and people have in common? People's University at the Ohio County Public Library is teaming up with Wheeling artist Bob Villamagna to answer that question for one lucky livestream viewer. As ...
Is it Wine O’clock in Wheeling? Celebrate National Wine Day on May 25 Jessica Broverman May 25, 2021 Whether you like your wine sweet or dry, red or white - there is a wine for everyone! You might be interested in the history of what is in your glass, or maybe you only enjoy a glass while sitting poolside. Per...
Men of Change Organize Community Bike Ride at Heritage Port Alex Panas May 24, 2021 Warmer weather means bike season in Wheeling, and the Men of Change are kicking it off with a community bike ride to promote fellowship and wellbeing. The event will be held this Saturday, May 29 beginning at 1...
Rededication of the Wheeling Doughboy Monument Provided May 22, 2021 The rededication of Wheeling's "Spirit of the American Doughboy" monument will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2 pm at Wheeling Park. The ceremony, which will be conducted by Wheeling's Amer...
Secret Gardens Tour and Outdoor Garden Market June 12 Provided May 21, 2021 WHEELING, W.Va. (May 18, 2021) - The Museums Committee of Oglebay Institute is once again hosting its popular garden tour for its spring fundraiser. The Secret Gardens Tour and Garden Market takes place Saturda...
Dozens of Wheeling Individuals Identified Through History’s Mysteries Project Emma Wiley May 21, 2021 In February 2021, Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library teamed up to reach out to the Wheeling community to identify unknown people in historic photographs. History’s Mysteries is a di...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Serenades Live Audiences in Chamber Orchestra Season Finale Provided May 20, 2021 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the final concert of its 2020-2021 chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation presents SoundBites Vol. II: Sunday Serenades. The event will be held at ...
WATCH: Progress at The Fort Henry Club Wheeling Heritage Media May 19, 2021 When the doors first opened at the Fort Henry Club on December 23, 1890, it was the definition of luxury. What was previously a private residence known as the Howell Mansion was transformed by architect E.B. Fr...
YWCA Takes Boutique to the Streets on May 22 Provided May 18, 2021 WHEELING, W.Va. – May 13, 2021 – YWCA Wheeling’s Y Not Repeat Boutique is holding a sidewalk sale on May 22, 2021, in front of the YWCA building at 1100 Chapline Street. The sidewalk sale features great pric...
Grow Food, Not Lawns: Tips for a Healthy Backyard Garden Melissa Rebholz May 18, 2021 With the final freeze of the season behind us, it’s time to start planning those backyard gardens! Gardening is a great hobby for many reasons. Not only is it an affordable way to eat more fresh fruits and vege...
Wheeling’s Real Life M*A*S*H Couple Emma Wiley May 17, 2021 While many people have undoubtedly watched the wildly popular 70s sitcom, M*A*S*H, most probably don’t realize that Wheeling has its own real-life MASH couple—Sam and Della Nazzaro. Sam Nazzaro and Domenica “De...
WPHS Students Share Their Definitions of Home Provided May 15, 2021 If you read our previous article, “A Love Letter to Wheeling, My Home” by Michael Romick, then you know he spends a great deal of time discussing the elusive and evolving definition of “home” with his students ...
A Love Letter to Wheeling, My Home Michael Romick May 14, 2021 It is a foggy Friday morning as I prepare to teach one of my favorite lessons to my eleventh-grade students at Wheeling Park High School. It is a lesson exploring the meaning and many definitions of home. We ex...
Spring Has Sprung at Russell Nesbitt’s GROW Greenhouse Jennifer Materkoski May 12, 2021 Spring is officially underway and many around the Ohio Valley are looking to freshen up their landscaping and curb appeal with new plants and flowers. Now open for the season, the Greenhouse Retail Operation at...
Celebrate Bugs and People at the Library’s Latest People’s University Series Provided May 11, 2021 What do cicadas and people have in common? Both are re-emerging and reuniting this summer. Inspired by the return of Brood X or the Great Eastern Brood of periodical cicadas, the People's University at the O...
City of Wheeling’s Bike Share Ready for Riders Provided May 11, 2021 WHEELING, W.VA. – With the onset of spring and warmer temperatures, the City of Wheeling’s bike share program is ready for riders. Through a partnership with The Health Plan, the bike share program launched ...
Solving History’s Mysteries: Nurses Edition Emma Wiley May 11, 2021 Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need to be identified. Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives ha...
West Virginia Makes Historic Tax Credit Incentive Permanent Provided May 10, 2021 West Virginia’s historic tax rehabilitation credit is now permanent. Gov. Jim Justice recently signed the bi-partisan bill, which provides a 25% tax credit for those who rehabilitate income-producing properties...
The Day All of Wheeling’s Street Names Changed Emma Wiley May 10, 2021 Can you imagine the chaos if all of the street names and house numbers changed in Wheeling? The confusion, the misdirection, the lost residents? In July 1873, the Wheeling City Council passed an ordinance to do...
WEEREAD: Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and the Struggle for Control of Mother’s Day Anna Cipoletti May 8, 2021 On May 8, 1914, the United States Congress officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and the tradition is still holding strong. As of 2021, Mother’s Day will be celebrated by an estimated 8...
Farm Fresh: Check Out Grow Ohio Valley’s Spring Programs Ayron Walker May 7, 2021 As spring begins to blossom in Appalachia, it means more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy hobbies like gardening. Here in Wheeling, Grow Ohio Valley, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to bu...
Ohio County Food Security Team Expands Local Food Access Provided May 6, 2021 Wheeling, WV – While 2020 demonstrated the need for new and innovative ways to provide food to people in need, 2021 is showing no sign of slowing down. The Ohio County Food Security Team, chaired by Ohio County...
Wheeling Camping Enthusiasts Share Their Favorite Local Campgrounds Jennifer Materkoski May 5, 2021 As the weather turns warmer and summer closes in, many outdoor hobbyists are coming into their favorite time of year. The Ohio Valley and its Appalachian landscape have a lot to offer those seeking some fresh a...
West Virginia Community Can Discover Recovery in a Judgement Free Zone Provided May 4, 2021 Wheeling, W Va. – The Community Impact Coalition and partners are hosting Discover Recovery as a virtual event on May 21, from 2:30 - 5 pm. The event will be held live on Zoom and streamed to the Community Impa...
10 Ways You Can Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Wheeling Betsy Sweeny May 4, 2021 Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historic places to instill pride, promote heritage conservation, and encourage tourism. We kn...
Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes Ready for Porch-Sitting SeasonSponsored Provided May 3, 2021 Looking for a new home in Wheeling? For many folks, porches become the summer outdoor family room. Every spring, homeowners have the opportunity to create their own little piece of heaven right on their front p...
First Look: Elle & Jack’s Opens in Downtown Wheeling Melissa Rebholz May 1, 2021 Late in December of 2020, 150 people shared a post on Facebook. The photo of 1201 Chapline Street in downtown Wheeling featured the former Metropolitan Citi Grill space with mock up signage for Elle & Jack'...
