WSO on the Go Partners with Woman of Impact Nominee to benefit the American Heart Association

Provided August 11, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that WSO on the GO has teamed up with Jill Kloss Spangler, Certified Yoga Instructor,...

Henry Episode 5 Recap: Prohibition in a “Rum Soaked City”

Katherine Leary August 10, 2021

Today, the concept of prohibition seems almost ludicrous – making alcohol illegal sounds like an idea that was destined for...

The Young Wheeling Doctor Who Captured WWI Through Photography

Emma Wiley August 9, 2021

Dr. Raymond A. Tomassene was only 24 when he departed New York City on the ocean liner, La Touraine, bound...

Second Artisan Center Shop Opens at Oglebay on Monday

Provided August 6, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – Aug. 6, 2021 – The Wheeling Artisan Center Shop, operated by Wheeling Heritage,  will open its second...

Plan a Perfect Summer Picnic in Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz August 6, 2021

There is something so special about eating a meal outside on a perfect summer day, and there is no shortage...

WATCH: The Public Market and the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media August 4, 2021

The first week of August celebrates farmers across the country with National Farmers Market Week. As local produce becomes more...

Alex Weld to Step Down at Wheeling Heritage; Search Initiated for New Executive Director

Provided August 3, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – August 3, 2021 – Wheeling Heritage’s Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Alex Weld will...

Henry Episode 4 Recap: Wide Open Wheeling

Katherine Leary August 3, 2021

Throughout the episodes of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” we’ve learned about the history of...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Full Interview with Wheeling Mayor, Glenn Elliott

Wheeling Heritage Media August 3, 2021

This week’s bonus content for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer” is the full interview with...

Finding Home Away from Home in Wheeling

Angela Hawk August 2, 2021

I remember the moment I began thinking seriously about moving to Wheeling. It was two years ago. My husband, Bart,...

OV Power Yoga Hosts Donation-Based Yoga Series for a Good Cause

Provided July 30, 2021

Connecting with the community is a key concept in yoga practice, so as her studio has grown, OV Power Yoga...

Kids Grow Farmers Market Promotes Farming, Entrepreneurship and Fun!

Alex Panas July 29, 2021

While some kids spend their summers leisurely enjoying their time away from the classroom, the kids enrolled in the Laughlin...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Collection of Handwritten Business Notes

Wheeling Heritage Media July 28, 2021

Our bonus content for this week is footage of Hal Gorby and Ryan Stanton going through a collection of Henry...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Patriotic WWII Workers Edition

Emma Wiley July 28, 2021

Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...

Henry Episode 3 Recap: The Mysterious Death of Hamilton Forsythe

Katherine Leary July 27, 2021

True crime has never been a more popular genre. At-home sleuths love to travel back in time to investigate and...

Gear Up For Wheeling’s Grecian Festival

Alex Panas July 26, 2021

Summer is festival season in Wheeling, and this week organizers from St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are gearing...

5 Things You Won’t Want To Miss at Wheeling’s Italian Heritage Festival

Alex Panas July 23, 2021

The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival always draws a crowd, and this year, event organizers are expecting another great...

Sights From the Wheeling Heritage Trail

Daniel Caron July 21, 2021

One of Wheeling’s greatest assets is the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Whether you are getting your heart rate up on a...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Walking Tour of Schmulbach Brewery Complex

Wheeling Heritage Media July 20, 2021

If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach, check out this bonus video! In this episode, Betsy Sweeny and...

Fifth Annual Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium to be Held in Wheeling

Provided July 20, 2021

The Wheeling Academy of Law and Science (WALS) Foundation, through its Reuther-Wheeling Library and Labor History Archive, in partnership with...

Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of Wheeling

Katherine Leary July 20, 2021

Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies.  But did you know that at...

Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Announces 2021 Class of Inductees

Provided July 16, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va., July 15, 2021 — Members of the Wheeling Hall of Fame Board announced the names of 10 individuals...

Wheeling CVB Joins Forces with Nationally-Recognized Influencers

Jessica Broverman July 14, 2021

Many folks in the Friendly City know that Wheeling is a great place to be, and thanks to the Wheeling...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Arion Drinking Horn

Wheeling Heritage Media July 13, 2021

If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach and brewing, here is a bonus video covering a subject not...

Henry Episode 1 Recap: Schmulbach’s Lasting Legacy

Katherine Leary July 13, 2021

Many immigrant groups have made their mark on Wheeling and influence it to this day. But did you know that...

House Hunting? Check Out These 5 Homes for Sale in Wheeling

SponsoredProvided July 12, 2021

Looking for a new home, but don’t have a clear vision for what you want? This month’s featured homes offer...

City of Wheeling Introduces Love Your Neighborhood Mini Grant Program

Provided July 9, 2021

WHEELING, W.VA. – The City of Wheeling is encouraging residents to beautify their communities via a new mini grant program...

WATCH: The Henry Podcast Preview

Wheeling Heritage Media July 9, 2021

Produced by Wheeling Heritage Media, our podcast takes a deep dive on Henry Schmulbach, a German brewer in Wheeling, whose...

Join Us As We Revisit Our Podcast About Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer

Katherine Leary July 9, 2021

It has been almost two years since the release of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,”...

Summer Fun: Paddling the Wheeling Water Trail

Jessica Broverman July 7, 2021

There is a reason why waterways are a staple piece in cities all over the world. We resonate with them...

How a Warwood Medical Couple Became Internationally Decorated Floriculturists

Emma Wiley July 5, 2021

Over the years, Wheeling has been home to numerous award-winning people in various fields—from singers to actors to artists and...

Bug Out at the Ohio County Public Library!

Alex Panas July 2, 2021

If you’ve been following along with the Ohio County Public Library’s latest programming, then you already know it’s been the...

WATCH: Juneteenth Celebration 2021 – Wheeling, WV

Wheeling Heritage Media June 30, 2021

On June 19th, 2021, Wheeling, WV, hosts their 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration. Citizens met in Market Plaza to hear speeches...

COMIC: A Short History of Edith Lake Wilkinson

Natalie Kovacs June 30, 2021

In our latest comic, check out a short history of Edith Lake Wilkinson, an artist who was born and raised...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Summer Edition

Emma Wiley June 29, 2021

Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...

The Mysteries of Mabel: Journalist, Working Woman, and Mother

Emma Wiley June 28, 2021

Mabel Hull first became a mystery due to a collection of her scrapbooks at the Ohio County Public Library. The...

Wheeling’s Beloved Cobbler Closing Shop But Opening New Opportunity

Rich Wooding June 25, 2021

If you’ve walked down Market Street recently, you may have noticed a new “for sale” sign in one of its...

Wheeling Will Soon Be Home to New Playground for Children of All Abilities

Jennifer Materkoski June 23, 2021

The children of Wheeling will soon have a new place to play. In a joint venture with Miracle League of...

Get Your OM on for International Yoga Day in Wheeling

Jennifer Materkoski June 21, 2021

International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 to highlight the benefits of this ancient practice. Here in Wheeling,...

How Red Food and Drink Became a Staple of Juneteenth

Betsy Sweeny June 19, 2021

From red meat to red velvet, red foods and drinks have been a staple since before the time of slavery....

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”...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...