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...

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...

Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes You Won’t Want to Miss

SponsoredProvided June 7, 2021

This month, we’re featuring homes that feature a variety of styles and locations throughout Wheeling. Are you dreaming of a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...