History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to WheelingEmma Wiley September 5, 2023Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...
Celebrate the Art of Woodcarving at the Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild’s Annual ShowWeelunk Staff September 1, 2023The Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild has been fostering the art of woodcarving for over four decades. This non-profit club, based out...
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Announces Reverse Raffle FundraiserProvided August 31, 2023The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors is excited to announce its upcoming fundraiser, Reverse Raffle....
Join the Celebration: Wheeling Reads Finale Festival 2023Provided August 31, 2023On Saturday, September 9, the Ohio County Public Library will host its 2023 Wheeling Reads: One Book, One Community Finale Festival,...
ICYMI – Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious BrewerWheeling Heritage Media August 29, 2023In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in...
Feel Like a Kid Again at the Kruger Street Toy & Train MuseumKarin Butyn August 28, 2023Looking for a blast to the past? Whether checking out a massive collection of Snoopy and the Gang or exploring...
Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details?Emma Wiley August 25, 2023Wheeling has thousands of interesting, unique, and funky details around town…but how often have you taken the time to look...
Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Applications Accepted Through Sept. 30Provided August 24, 2023Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce that applications for their partnership grant program will be accepted through September 30. The...
Vondel Bell’s Latest Mural Celebrates Literary and Science Icons at OCPLWeelunk Staff August 23, 2023In a celebration of artistic ingenuity and community spirit, the Ohio County Public Library (OCPL) welcomed attendees to an eagerly...
Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream IndustryKate Wietor August 21, 2023These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted...
From Tea Rooms to Pitas: Four Menus from Historic Wheeling RestaurantsEmma Wiley August 18, 2023Can you imagine the menu from your favorite childhood restaurant? Does it conjure up memories and have your go-to order?...
Step Back in Time With Vintage Wheeling School MemorabiliaRyan Stanton August 16, 2023As a teacher, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as we head back to school. There’s the...
Raise a Glass at Mountaineer Brewfest This SaturdayKarin Butyn August 14, 2023Thought of in 2013, brought to fruition in 2014, and named the West Virginia Beer Festival of the year a...
Have You Heard These 10 Songs About Wheeling?Kate Wietor August 11, 2023Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...
Wheeling Heritage Receives Second Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park ServiceWheeling Heritage Staff August 10, 2023Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...
Wheeling Seeks Artists for New Mural ProjectProvided August 9, 2023Public art is transformative for cities like Wheeling. It helps support local artists and visually tell a story about what...
Heritage Music BluesFest is a Recipe for FunSponsoredWheeling CVB and Jeremy Morris August 9, 2023Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing...
Wheeling’s Cool History of Air ConditioningKate Wietor August 7, 2023If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air...
What Local Farmers Markets Mean to Our CommunityMatthew Rafa August 4, 2023Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond....
Every Community Needs a Hero—and a Couple of Bucks!Rosemary Ketchum August 3, 2023Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past,...
Check Out the Lineup for the Wheeling Arts Festival This SaturdayProvided August 2, 2023The highly-anticipated return of the Wheeling Arts Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable as the...
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Music at Play, the 2023-2024 SeasonProvided August 1, 2023The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2023-2024 season, titled Music at Play. The season centers around the six-concert Capitol Series, consisting...
A Familiar Face Opens Up a New Business in Downtown WheelingJustice Hudson August 1, 2023In recent years, the City of Wheeling has seen private and public funding funnel into the region supporting several new...
Second Annual Sunflower Event Happening This Weekend in WellsburgJustice Hudson July 28, 2023Are you thinking about what to do this weekend? Dreaming of getting out of the city to get some fresh...
YNST Magazine Takes Home $7,064 at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of HandsJustice Hudson July 27, 2023Four business owners competed in the third and final Show of Hands event over the 2023 season. Tacet Coffee, Moonlight...
The Highly-Anticipated Return of the Son’s of Italy Sausage SandwichKate Wietor July 27, 2023Since 1983, the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival has been a late-July staple in Wheeling. Inspired by the West Virginia...
Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest TraditionAnnalese Aderholt July 26, 2023When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...
Wheeling Grecian Festival Returns This Week!Karin Butyn July 26, 2023It’s the time of the year when there seems to be something to celebrate every weekend in Wheeling, and this...
Get To Know The Entrepreneurs Competing at Show of Hands This WeekWheeling Heritage Media July 25, 2023Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands will return this Wednesday, July 26 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four local entrepreneurs will...
Wheeling Arts Festival Makes Its Triumphant Return on Aug. 5Provided July 24, 2023 After a five-year hiatus, the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will make its...
Is Wheeling Becoming a Donut Town?Melissa Rebholz July 21, 2023Wheeling has its fair share of culinary delights. From square pizza to fried fish, we love to sing praises for...
What Do a Ceramic Crock, a Beer Glass, and Old Letterhead Have in Common?Ryan Stanton July 18, 2023While teaching the history of Wheeling at Wheeling Park High School, I often use artifacts that I have collected to...
Find Out Where You Can Have Fitness, Food, and Fun Under One Roof!Karin Butyn July 17, 2023“The vision is for this to be a place where you can grab a drink with friends after doing something...
Party Like Barbie at Nail City Record’s Listening PartyAlex Panas July 14, 2023As adults and children alike wait in anticipation for the premiere of the Barbie movie on July 20, one local...
Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation Funds Development Firm for Wheeling Gateway ProjectProvided July 13, 2023The Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation announced that it will fund the development firm for the future Wheeling Gateway Project,...
Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year HonorProvided July 12, 2023Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....
Wheeling Native is Bringing Shakespeare HomeAdam Payne July 12, 2023Rue 151 Productions, a buoyant bunch of Shakespeare-based actors and educators, will be kicking off its Band of Bards educational...
How You Can Support Small Businesses During ConstructionWheeling Heritage Media and Alex Panas July 11, 2023As the Wheeling streetscape project continues to progress, residents and visitors can expect to see traffic cones on Main and...
100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown BuildingJustice Hudson July 10, 2023When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...
Check Out the Wheeling Alphabet Project!Alex Panas July 7, 2023Early in 2023, Wheeling Heritage embarked on a project to create a Wheeling Alphabet. The project started by asking you...
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces New Executive Leadership TeamProvided July 6, 2023On Thursday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announced its new executive leadership team. After a lengthy search, the WSO has...
This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A CenturyKarin Butyn July 5, 2023“When we say fresh, roasted coffee, we mean it,” says General Manager at Wheeling Coffee and Spice Shelly Smedley with a...
These Explosive Regulations Date Back to the 1900sKate Wietor July 3, 2023Nights can be noisy in the summer. From wild critters moving about to folks staying out late to take advantage...
WEEREAD – Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain PlaceAnna Cipoletti June 30, 2023In Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, memoirist Neema Avashia looks back on her upbringing...
Downtown Pocket Park Will Receive Extra Boost Through AARP Community Challenge GrantProvided June 28, 2023AARP West Virginia has awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Wheeling Heritage and Volunteer Wheeling to support the...
Exploring Wheeling’s Dog Parks: A Guide for Canine LoversEllen Brafford McCroskey June 28, 2023‘Tis the season for our favorite warm-weather outdoor activities. And for those of us with canine family members, that includes...
‘Great Rainbow Fairy’ Puppet Makes Appearance at Pride FestivalJustice Hudson June 27, 2023Puppets have entertained societies for thousands of years. Some were crude, like hand or sock puppets, while others were more...
YWCA Wheeling to Hold Mini-Con Event, Celebration of Comic CultureProvided June 23, 2023On Saturday, June 24 the YWCA Wheeling will be holding its 4th Annual Mini-Con, a scaled-back version of a Comic...
Welcome Summer at Grow Ohio Valley’s Block PartyProvided June 23, 2023The Public Market, an entity of Grow Ohio Valley, is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Block Party on Thursday, June 29,...
Updates at the 1400 Market Block Development: Desmone and Tipping Point Unveil New Renderings and Community PartnershipsProvided June 23, 2023Desmone and Tipping Point have announced a series of collaborative efforts with local nonprofits to maximize community impact at the...
