United Way Teams up with Bordas and Bordas for “Match Madness”

Provided March 11, 2021

Contact: Jessica Rine (304) 312-1110 jrine@unitedwayuov.org WHEELING, WV – United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley today launched their Match...

Local Group Seeking Nominations for Champion of Children Awards

Provided March 10, 2021

Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Phone: (304) 232.5600 E-Mail: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com   Wheeling, WV – Nominations are now being accepted for...

Boiled Tongue and Pine Apple Cheese?: A 1852 McLure House Dinner Menu

Emma Wiley March 8, 2021

Food is an integral part of human life. Not only is it what fuels and energizes our day, but food...

Your Guide to Socially-Distant Getaways Near Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz March 5, 2021

For many of us, the pandemic has put a pause on big vacation plans. However, that doesn’t mean that you...

Mary B. Greene: The Ohio River’s Leading Lady (Part 2)

Taylor Abbott March 4, 2021

By 1946, Mary was in her late 70s but still very much an active presence on the Gordon C. Greene....

Mary B. Greene: The Ohio River’s Leading Lady (Part 1)

Taylor Abbott March 3, 2021

“When you marry a riverman, you marry the river too. That’s the code of steamboatin’.” -Mary B. Greene Owning steamboats...

Community Needs Assessment Partnership Enters Next Phase

Provided March 2, 2021

Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Telephone: 304-232-5600 Email: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com WHEELING – Individuals who have accessed or provided community support services...

COMIC: What’s the Wheeling Celtic Celebration All About?

Natalie Kovacs March 2, 2021

With the 25th Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration just days away, you might find yourself looking forward to drinking a green...

Genealogical Research – Newspapers, Military Records, and More! (Part 4)

Anna Cipoletti March 1, 2021

Click here for part 1, part 2, or part 3. In this fourth and final installment of our genealogical research...

Lunch With Books Program Sheds New Light on Historic African American Leaders of Jim Crow Wheeling

Seán Duffy and Erin Rothenbuehler February 27, 2021

As Black History Month 2021 draws to a close, we celebrate the fact that our history never ends – it...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!

Emma Wiley February 26, 2021

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

Wheeling Celtic Celebration is Going Virtual

Alex Panas February 25, 2021

The 25th Annual Celtic Celebration will take place virtually on Saturday, March 6 beginning at noon. Since 1997, the event...

The Blue Triangle Branch of the YWCA

Emma Wiley February 25, 2021

The local Wheeling branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is well-known around the city for its services and...

Bridge Street Middle School Black History Month Event

Jennifer Materkoski February 24, 2021

This Black History Month, administrators at Bridge Street Middle School are putting a new spin on the traditional in-school celebration....

Genealogical Research – Using the U. S. Census (Part 3)

Anna Cipoletti February 23, 2021

Click here for part 1 or part 2. In this installment of our genealogical research series, we are going to...

New Partnership Seeks to Elevate Hospitality in Wheeling

Rosemary Ketchum February 22, 2021

Some exciting things have been happening in Wheeling. If you live anywhere near Carmel road in Woodsdale, you may be...

Wheeling’s Jazz Giant: Leon “Chu” Berry

Reggie Watkins February 19, 2021

Wheeling has a reputation for being a country music hub. So much so that along the way the city earned...

Genealogical Research – Finding Birth, Death, and Marriage Records (Part 2)

Anna Cipoletti February 17, 2021

Click here for part 1. Vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, are considered “the milestones of life and...

COMIC: Whats Up With All the Birds in North Wheeling?

Natalie Kovacs February 15, 2021

Sometimes while stopped at a red light on my way home from work, I become transfixed by the dusk sky....

Foodlust in February

David Comack February 14, 2021

an open letter to food lovers on a very COVID Valentine’s Day “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add...

The First Wheeling Wedding?

Emma Wiley February 13, 2021

“I do hereby Certify that I have this day solemnized the Right of marriage between Mr. John McIngtur (McIntyre properly)...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors Names Bryan Braunlich as Executive Director

Provided February 11, 2021

(Wheeling, WV) – Roanne Burech, President of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors, announced today that Bryan Braunlich...

Wheeling Health Right – Just Wing It

Jennifer Materkoski February 11, 2021

During the last year, hardly any small business or organization has been spared from the effects of COVID-19. Non-profit organizations...

Rysing Star Dance Academy Opens Studio Where All Dancers Can Shine

Joelle Moray February 10, 2021

Lots of people have skills and education. Lots of people have dreams and passions that have nothing to do with...

Weelunk’s Favorite WV Podcasts

Weelunk Staff February 9, 2021

Whether you want to learn about history, indulge in true crime stories, or hear what your favorite local entertainers have...

A Tennis Giant: Arthur Ashe at Oglebay

Emma Wiley February 8, 2021

In July 1960, Wheeling had a 16-year-old visitor to the tennis courts of Oglebay. Few knew that this young African...

Genealogical Research – Using Local Resources to Find Your Ancestors (Part 1)

Anna Cipoletti February 6, 2021

Looking to dip your toe in genealogy but don’t know where to start? Weelunk is here to help! With a...

Cooking for One as Self-Care

Melissa Rebholz February 5, 2021

What comes to mind when you hear the term self-care?  For many folks, this may be taking time for a...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to Present Valentine’s Day Concerts, Complete with Three-Course Meals

Provided February 3, 2021

(Wheeling, WV) Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the first concert of its spring chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation...

Cumberland W. Posey: The Millionaire Industrialist You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Taylor Abbott February 2, 2021

Wheeling’s long association with the steel and coal industries is one of the defining parts of its storied history. The...

Wheeling is Feeling the Bern

Alex Panas January 30, 2021

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or actively avoiding the internet for the past week, you’ve probably seen your...

YSS Youth Mentoring Program Celebrates Mentors, Seeks Volunteers

Provided January 28, 2021

January is National Mentoring Month, and this year Youth Services System Inc.’s Youth Mentoring Network is celebrating by thanking its...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Small Business COVID Support Grant

Provided January 28, 2021

Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Jan. 28, 2021 – Wheeling Heritage...

Martha Leos: 40 Years as a Wheeling Seamstress & Tailor

Wheeling Heritage Media January 27, 2021

Fashion trends come and go, but a perfectly-tailored outfit is always in style. Wheeling seamstress and tailor Martha Leos knows...

Uncovered in Photographs: The Children Who Worked Wheeling’s Factories

Emma Wiley January 26, 2021

While Wheeling has a rich and proud history of organized labor, the issue and history of child labor is often...

WEEREAD: At Home in the Heart of Appalachia

Anna Cipoletti January 25, 2021

A poignant memoir of family and place, At Home in the Heart of Appalachia’s opening chapter begins with author John...

Art Flourishes During Pandemic – Student Artists Honored at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center

Misty Klug January 23, 2021

There is no shortage of art being created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists, of all ages, from around the globe,...

Resolve to get Involved

Jessica Broverman January 22, 2021

With the start of a new year comes new opportunities to uplift and lend a helping hand in your community....

New Deal Projects at Oglebay Park

Anna Cipoletti January 20, 2021

As a staple institution in the Wheeling community, Oglebay Park serves as a place for entertainment, recreation, history, and celebration....

Why Wheeling: Lena Slivchenko

Rosemary Ketchum January 19, 2021

Longtime trends have shown that quality community recreation is a driving force for attracting new residents to a city while...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Jennifer Materkoski January 16, 2021

Bio information provided by Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. For nearly 40 years, the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration has...

WATCH: The Before & After Building Restoration of Mugshots Coffee Shop

Wheeling Heritage Media January 13, 2021

Gabe Hays had his eye on 1109 Main Street long before he purchased it from the city in 2019. The...

The Giant Wheeling Tabernacle Built in Only Four Days

Emma Wiley January 11, 2021

In only four days between January and February of 1912—over a century ago—hundreds of Wheeling residents came together to build...

New Year Starts with New WLU President

Provided January 9, 2021

West Liberty University’s new leader, Dr. W. Franklin Evans is finding his first days in office packed with introductions and...

Wheeling’s Best Virtual Fitness Classes

Jennifer Materkoski January 8, 2021

Oftentimes the new year is a time to place a renewed focus on physical fitness and lifestyle changes. While gyms...

New Library Series Explores Physical Science

Provided January 6, 2021

The Ohio County Public Library in partnership with the Wheeling Academy of Law & Science [WALS] Foundation, both in Wheeling,...

A Love Letter to Winter Vegetables

Melissa Rebholz January 5, 2021

I haven’t always loved winter vegetables. It wasn’t until I started managing farmer’s markets in my 20’s in NYC that...

South Wheeling Residents Sparking Change in Their Neighborhood

Rosemary Ketchum January 4, 2021

Wheeling is made of many different neighborhoods. Each with its own distinct culture and history. South Wheeling, which was once...

‘Tis the Time for Calendar Updates: Funky Holiday Edition

Emma Wiley January 1, 2021

For many of us, as we turn over our calendars to the new year of 2021, it means updating with...

Small Business Program Seeks Entrepreneurs

Provided December 31, 2020

CONTACT: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org   WHEELING, W.Va. – Dec. 29, 2020 – Wheeling...