OV Power Yoga’s New Class Offerings Build Compassion and Resiliency

Provided December 31, 2021

As the world continues to experience the effects of the ongoing pandemic – one of the most traumatic global events...

The Blacksmith Shop You’ve Missed While Sitting in Traffic on National Road

Emma Wiley December 31, 2021

Originally published August 30, 2021 If you’ve driven down National Road recently, you may have noticed a bit of history...

First Look: Elle & Jack’s Opens in Downtown Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz December 30, 2021

Originally published May 1, 2021  Late in December of 2020, 150 people shared a post on Facebook. The photo of...

Why Wheeling: Tyler and Jack

Rosemary Ketchum December 29, 2021

Originally published April 6, 2021  We’ve all picked up a few hobbies over the past year, and scrolling listings on...

Music and Movement Merge with the WSO on the Go Yoga Series

Provided December 28, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces WSO on the GO Yoga Series to run from January to May 2022.  Classes will...

Lunch With Books Winter Program Schedule

Provided December 28, 2021

Lunch With Books is the Ohio County Public Library’s flagship program for adult patrons. These lunchtime programs feature authors, poets,...

This Unassuming Park Was Once A Lively Wheeling Attraction

Bethany Leone December 28, 2021

Originally published November 9, 2021 If you are looking for a bit of vanished history, drive the winding roads from...

Pre-Civil War Ledger Found in Downtown Wheeling Building…Here Are Some of the Names Inside

Emma Wiley December 27, 2021

Originally published July 30, 2021 In April 2020, while many people were working from home and shutting down shops and...

Holiday Traditions: The Students Who Spread Holiday Cheer Through Sound

Elizabeth Stanley December 22, 2021

The holidays are upon us here in Wheeling, and Wheeling Park High School’s Festival of Sound is an annual tradition...

QUIZ: What West Virginia Book Are You?

Anna Cipoletti December 22, 2021

Take this quiz to determine which WV-centric book is the right fit for you, your Secret Santa, or one of those hard-to-buy-for relatives.

Home for the Holidays? Get Some Fresh Air With One of These Walking Tours

Alex Panas December 20, 2021

The holidays are here, a time when many Wheeling ex-pats return home to spend time with family and friends. While...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade Part 2

Laura Carroll December 17, 2021

A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...

Wheeling Heritage Releases Housing Survey Results

SponsoredAlex Panas December 16, 2021

The results are in – Downtown Wheeling is the place to live! That’s according to the results collected through Wheeling...

WEEREAD: Watercolor in Nature by Rosalie Haizlett

Anna Cipoletti December 14, 2021

Are you or someone you know a budding artist who loves the outdoors? Do you need a present or project...

Christmas in the Valley to Benefit the Augusta Levy Learning Center

Provided December 13, 2021

Full Moon Productions is proud to present, Christmas in the Valley to benefit the Augusta Levy Learning Center. This holiday...

Did the Term “Charley Horse” Originate in Wheeling?

Kate Wietor December 13, 2021

Did you know you can pitch story ideas to us? One reader recently sent us a note about a topic...

The Small Art Studio That’s Raising Big Money for Charity

Alex Panas December 10, 2021

It started in 2018 when a group of art enthusiasts packed into a small East Wheeling garage to bid on...

Give Back This Holiday Season at One of These Wheeling Organizations

Jessica Broverman December 8, 2021

The holidays call for merriment, family traditions and snow flurries in the air. One holiday tradition your family can start...

Ohio County Family Resource Network Hosts Mobile Food Pantry and Vaccination Clinic This Thursday

Provided December 7, 2021

This Thursday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lots C and D of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack,...

Get in the Christmas Spirit With the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s Televised Concert

Provided December 7, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces A Not-So-Silent Night with the WSO. The concert, conducted by John Devlin, will feature guest mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the...

QUIZ: Which Wheeling Gilded Age Dance Will You Be Attending?

Kate Wietor December 6, 2021

Answer these questions to decide which Wheeling dance you would have attended if you were around during the Gilded Age.

This Local Florist Wants To Help Make The Holidays Magical

Sarah Clark December 3, 2021

Are you looking for new ways to beautify your home this holiday season? Have you always dreamed of making your...

On the Market: Historic Woodsdale Home With Plenty of Charm

SponsoredProvided December 1, 2021

Whether you’re in the market for a large, historic Wheeling home or if you just like getting a behind-the-scenes look...

The 25-Acre Farm That’s Creating a Demand for Local Food

Melissa Rebholz November 30, 2021

Full diet community supported agriculture (CSAs) have been in practice for quite some time around the world. The idea is...

Step Back In Time With These Vintage Holiday Shopping Ads

Kate Wietor November 26, 2021

The tree at Market Plaza has been lit and the annual Christmas parade has been had – Wheeling’s holiday season...

A Doggone Good Boy Helps Locals Heal

Sarah Clark November 23, 2021

What is more comforting than the affection of a four-legged friend? There probably isn’t much. That’s why the Ohio Valley...

Wheeling Heritage Welcomes Five New Board Members

Provided November 22, 2021

Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members and officers. Art Burnside, Doug Carl, Dean...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade Edition

Laura Carroll November 19, 2021

A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...

Best Selling Author Silas House to Speak at Wheeling Library

Provided November 18, 2021

Acclaimed multi-award-winning and “New York Times” best-selling novelist, Silas House, will be the featured guest at Lunch With Books at...

Settle Into Your New Home Before the Holidays

SponsoredProvided November 17, 2021

While the holiday season might not sound like the best time to buy a new home, you can find some...

Wheeling Heritage Names New Executive Director

Provided November 16, 2021

Wheeling Heritage announced today that Scott Schenerlein has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit organization. He will assume the...

Winter on the Plaza Returns This Week!

Provided November 15, 2021

Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 17! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on...

Why Were People Selling Their Ashes in 1808?

Kate Wietor November 12, 2021

I’ve been spending a lot of time combing through Wheeling’s first newspaper, the Wheeling Repository. While looking for something else...

Annual Stifel Holiday Tea Set For Tuesday, Nov. 16

Provided November 10, 2021

Welcome the holiday season with an afternoon tea at the historic Stifel Mansion. An annual tradition, the Stifel Holiday Tea...

Try a Plant-Based Meal at One of These Wheeling Eateries

Jessica Broverman November 10, 2021

With several fantastic local restaurants in and around Wheeling, finding a delectable meal is not a difficult task. Each neighborhood...

The Karate Kid on the Big Screen at Towngate

Provided November 9, 2021

“The Karate Kid,” the movie that gave us “wax on, wax off,” is featured on the Towngate Theatre big screen...

Grammy-Nominated Artist To Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio This Saturday

Provided November 9, 2021

The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform live at Clientele Art Studio this weekend....

How a Stolen Statue Ended Up in Wheeling During the Civil War

Emma Wiley November 8, 2021

On July 2, 1864, George Washington arrived in Wheeling—65 years after his death. Well…his statue did. During the Civil War,...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens SoundBites Series With Grammy-Winner Sasha Cooke

Provided November 5, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the first concert of its chamber orchestra series, The Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation presents  SoundBites...

These Vintage Dance Cards Provide a Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Social Scene in the Late-1800s

Kate Wietor November 5, 2021

What was your 18th birthday like? Maybe it was a mad dash to the convenience store for lottery tickets. Perhaps...

Why Wheeling: Isaiah Alford

Angela Hawk November 2, 2021

Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to...

Midge’s Kitchen Wins Show of Hands

Provided November 1, 2021

After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. More...

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Two New Wheeling Businesses

Jennifer Materkoski November 1, 2021

Those with a sweet tooth have two new places in Wheeling to get a fix: Bite Me Bakery and Lucky...

The Friendly Ghost Who Loved The Theatre

Alex Panas and Natalie Kovacs October 31, 2021

According to local lore, if you visit the historic Towngate Theatre in Centre Market you might have an encounter with...

Why Were Victorian Wheelingites So Disappointed by This Famous Ghost?

Kate Wietor October 27, 2021

Unless you were living under a rock in 1862, you were aware of the ghost that was haunting theatres far...

Online Show of Hands Voting Begins Today!

Alex Panas October 25, 2021

Starting today through Oct. 31, four local entrepreneurs are depending on the community to participate in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual Show...

Quiz: What West Virginia-based Book Are You? (Halloween Edition)

Anna Cipoletti October 22, 2021

Too many book recommendations and not enough time? Our helpful quiz can help you determine which spooky West Virginia book suits you best.

15 Ways To Celebrate Spooky Season in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman October 20, 2021

As the days get shorter and leaves start to hit the ground, many of us are ready for some spooky...

Wheeling Heritage Launches a Downtown Housing Survey

Provided October 19, 2021

Wheeling Heritage has launched a survey to learn about the types of housing people would like to see in downtown...

Crazy 8s Improv Troupe Performs at Towngate Theatre

Provided October 19, 2021

In addition to a full season of community theater and children’s theater, Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre hosts a variety of...