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In just a few short weeks, tattoo enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Wheeling Island Casino for the third annual Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention. We caught up with Dennis Gilbert, the convention’s founder, … Read more

We put up posters and paintings in our homes to make them lovely and livable, why should we not do the same thing for the streets we walk down every day? The Wheeling Art Commission’s … Read more

If you like history, cemeteries, and performance art, then you’ll want to head to Greenwood Cemetery this Sunday, Sept. 24 for the return of the Friends of Wheeling’s cemetery tour. Volunteers dressed in period-appropriate clothing … Read more

Looking for something to do? Find out what’s happening this week in the Wheeling area!

Herons and zebras and owls, oh my! Not to mention rabbits and robins, pythons and penguins, cheetahs and chickadees, and bobcats and bison. You can see all of above and more at the Society of … Read more

Next week, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will return to the Capitol Theatre stage for their season opener. The theme of this season’s lineup is Music at Play – a call to embrace the fun and … Read more

Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of Wheeling’s history and range from family snapshots to professional portraits to after-disaster documentation. Occasionally, there … Read more

Oglebay is gearing up to entertain approximately 3,000 guests at its third annual Fall Food Truck Festival – and you’re invited! Saturday, September 16 has been in the planning stages for the last year, and … Read more

It was Shakespeare who said ” all the world’s a stage,” and the city of Wheeling is no exception. While Wheeling maintains a strong theatrical following at the Capitol Theatre, Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre, and … Read more

Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED), is excited to announce that applications are now open for the upcoming cohort of CO.STARTERS, a ten-week program tailored for both aspiring and existing … Read more

Mark your calendars and gather your friends because the Ohio County Family Resource Network is back with the much-anticipated 3rd annual Where in Wheeling Scavenger Hunt fundraiser! Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure … Read more

Wheeling Heritage is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. This move highlights its commitment to preserving its rich heritage while fostering continued growth and … Read more

If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably already seen Logan Schmitt’s work. From rabbits to bobcats to bears (oh my!) Logan illustrates … Read more

Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned wagon train! Hundreds of people traveling by Conestoga wagon and dressed in pioneer garb spent … Read more

The Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild has been fostering the art of woodcarving for over four decades. This non-profit club, based out of the Oglebay Institute has a dual mission – to promote the art of woodcarving … Read more

The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors is excited to announce its upcoming fundraiser, Reverse Raffle. This fun event will take place in the meeting room at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack on … Read more

On Saturday, September 9, the Ohio County Public Library will host its 2023 Wheeling Reads: One Book, One Community Finale Festival, the culmination of a season of programming and events based on author Jennifer Haigh’s novel, … Read more

In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in the community today. From immigration to politics, industrialization to crime, take a step back in … Read more

Looking for a blast to the past?  Whether checking out a massive collection of Snoopy and the Gang or exploring over 500 different Monopoly variations – including the initial prototypes from Marx and other manufacturers … Read more

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, logos, … Read more

Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce that applications for their partnership grant program will be accepted through September 30. The non-profit organization offers five partnership grants that provide funding to projects that align with their … Read more

In a celebration of artistic ingenuity and community spirit, the Ohio County Public Library (OCPL) welcomed attendees to an eagerly awaited event on Tuesday, August 22. The library was buzzing with excitement as guests gathered … Read more

These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted a fix, you’d have to go to a bar – or a counter, to be … Read more

Can you imagine the menu from your favorite childhood restaurant? Does it conjure up memories and have your go-to order? While they can seem almost ubiquitous in our day-to-day life, restaurant menus are a type … Read more

As a teacher, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as we head back to school. There’s the thrill of shopping, setting up my classroom, and the anticipation of teaching a new group … Read more

Thought of in 2013, brought to fruition in 2014, and named the West Virginia Beer Festival of the year a mere eight years later, Mountaineer Brewfest has become an end-of-summer staple for craft beer lovers. … Read more

Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both breeze into town as well as venture away with ease. Given our setting and history, … Read more

Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the preservation of Wheeling’s historic buildings. Previously, Wheeling Heritage received a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant … Read more

Public art is transformative for cities like Wheeling. It helps support local artists and visually tell a story about what makes our city unique and what’s most important to us. Not to mention it turns … Read more

Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing organization for the city of Wheeling and Ohio County, West Virginia. The Wheeling CVB is … Read more

If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air conditioning. While today these objects seem essential to our everyday lives, the 1960 census reminds … Read more

Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond. Today, we’re sharing an essay submitted by Matthew Rafa, the co-market chair of the Warwood … Read more

Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past, friendly community, and incredible architecture. Recently, a new local non-profit has formed to highlight the … Read more

The highly-anticipated return of the Wheeling Arts Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable as the stage is set for a day of musical enchantment and artistic exploration at Wheeling Park … Read more

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2023-2024 season, titled Music at Play. The season centers around the six-concert Capitol Series, consisting of three Masterworks concerts and three Pops concerts. Designed to appeal to a broad audience, … Read more