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    Holiday Helpers

    Holiday Helpers: Giving Back to the Ohio Valley

    Rosemary Ketchum November 23, 2020
    The holidays look quite a bit different this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of the habits and routines...
    Apples

    Apple Season in West Virginia

    Melissa Rebholz November 20, 2020
    We’ve slowly transitioned into the apple season here in West Virginia as the popular fall storage fruit steals the spotlight...
    Sarahs

    Wheeling Restaurants Heating Up as Cooler Weather Settles In

    Jessica Broverman November 18, 2020
    While Wheeling receives the perfect combination of all four seasons, any person in the area can tell you it gets...
    Raven Rocks Header

    Take a Hike, Ohio Valley

    Laura Jackson Roberts November 17, 2020
    Updated 11-16-20: In honor of National Take a Hike Day, we’re taking a look back at some of the Ohio...
    Mingo Statue

    Reexamining Wheeling’s Mingo Statue

    Emma Wiley November 16, 2020
    The Mingo statue has long been a recognizable landmark on Wheeling’s landscape. It has been featured on the cover of...
    WVAM Webinar

    WVAM Fall Workshop Series – November Webinar on Podcasting

    Provided November 14, 2020
    West Virginia Association of Museums Crystal Wimer (304) 813-8569 museumsofwv@gmail.com   [Clarksburg, WV] — West Virginia Association of Museums is...

    Surveys of Dimmeydale and Elm Grove to Begin

    Provided November 13, 2020
    CONTACT: Betsy Sweeny Director of Heritage Programming Wheeling Heritage 304-232-3087 bsweeny@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Nov. 13, 2020 – The neighborhoods...
    John and Camille

    Why Wheeling: John and Camille Devlin

    Rosemary Ketchum November 11, 2020
    According to The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, “the arts and culture sector contributes $1.5 billion to West Virginia’s economy, representing...
    Bill Hogan

    Remembering Bill Hogan

    Weelunk Staff November 10, 2020
    Bill Hogan’s posts on Weelunk mirrored his personality in every word, phrase and sentence. Whether he was recalling life in...
    Stages

    Stages Continues to Create, Despite Hardship

    Rosemary Ketchum November 9, 2020
    “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” —Edith Head Owning a small business is...
    WEEread

    WEEREAD: Who’s Telling Appalachia’s Story?

    Anna Cipoletti November 7, 2020
    Since it's release in 2016, J.D. Vance's memoir Hillbilly Elegy has received both praise and criticism. Borne out of a need to respond to Hillbilly Elegy, Appalachian Reckoning and What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia tackle issues that have plagued the region long before Vance came on the scene. Have you read any of these books? What are your thoughts on the role that they play in telling our story as Appalachians?
    Bluebeard

    How a Wheeling Pastor Helped Catch a Serial Killer

    Will Wallace November 4, 2020
    Reverend Herman Haas barely acknowledged what he saw that spring day in 1895. His parishioner, the newlywed Caroline Huff, had...
    May Hornbrook

    The Forgotten Wheeling Suffragist: May Hornbrook

    Emma Wiley November 3, 2020
    When Wheeling residents think of a local suffragist, their minds probably jump to Dr. Harriet B. Jones, the first woman...
    Making Magic

    New Flower Shop, Making Magic, Wins Show of Hands

    Wheeling Heritage Media November 2, 2020
    After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. Despite...
    Village of Power

    The People of Power, WV

    Emma Wiley November 2, 2020
    Connections to place are powerful. The former residents of Power, West Virginia know this all too well. What do you...
    Telltale Lilac Bush

    WEEREAD: The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales

    Anna Cipoletti October 31, 2020
    Let’s face it: Halloween is going to look different this year. Maybe you’re forgoing your annual costume party or your...
    Spooky Stories

    Ghostly Campfire Tales for Halloween

    Jessica Broverman October 31, 2020
    For thousands of years, storytelling has played an integral role in connecting one another and building communities. We engage in...
    Halloween Candy

    Celebrating Halloween Safely Amid COVID-19

    Jennifer Materkoski October 30, 2020
    With 2020 still in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are looking at Halloween a little differently this...
    Sleepout

    10th Annual Wheeling SleepOut to Build Community Support for Youth Facing Homelessness

    Provided October 29, 2020
    WHEELING, W.Va.  —  While many older teens are worrying about online classes, COVID and college applications, some are wondering whether...
    Crystals

    The History and Modern Application of Witchcraft and Crystals

    Jessica Broverman October 27, 2020
    “Witchcraft is the practical application of magic.” We have all heard mystical tales of witches, warlocks and paganism. The spells...
    Show of Hands

    Show of Hands Voting is Open

    Alex Panas October 26, 2020
    Starting today through Nov. 1, four local entrepreneurs are depending on the community to participate in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual Show...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 39 & Epilogue

    Nora Edinger October 25, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Blue Church

    Myth or Legend? Rev. John Armstrong’s Final Resting Place

    Rosemary Ketchum October 24, 2020
    You don’t have to spend much time in Wheeling before you begin to overhear stories about the “old days”. Mobsters,...

    Haunting Tales from a Local Paranormal Investigator

    Miranda Tharp October 21, 2020
    It’s that time of the year where everyone is watching scary movies, going to haunted houses, and doing all the...
    Mental Health

    Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Rosemary Ketchum October 19, 2020
    Has this year felt as long to you as it has to me? Your answer is probably, yes. As we...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 38

    Nora Edinger October 18, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Sarahs on Main

    Former Show of Hands Winners Adapt to Changing Times

    Jennifer Materkoski October 16, 2020
    In just a few weeks, Wheeling Heritage will present its next round of Show of Hands. The crowd-funding event is...
    Wheeling Heritage

    Wheeling Heritage Receives POWER Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

    Provided October 15, 2020
    Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – October 15, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage is...
    WEEread

    Recommended Reading: WV Books for Middle School and Young Adult Readers

    Anna Cipoletti October 13, 2020
    As the kids settle into the new school year, check out these books to keep their minds active and explore...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 37

    Nora Edinger October 11, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    wheeling instagram

    15 Wheeling-Based Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

    Jessica Broverman October 10, 2020
    Whether you have been here for years, new to town, or just passing through, Wheeling truly has something for everyone...
    show of hands

    Get to Know Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands Contestants

    Alex Panas October 9, 2020
    The latest round of Show of Hands is set to begin on Oct. 26. The virtual event will showcase four...
    Volunteers

    Volunteers Doing Their Part to Build a Better Wheeling

    Alex Panas October 8, 2020
    What started as a small volunteer group for Wheeling Heritage has blossomed into a city-wide effort to revitalize Wheeling. Volunteer...
    YWCA Wheeling

    YWCA Wheeling Explains Racism as a Public Health Crisis

    Provided October 7, 2020
    Eliminating racism, Empowering women, the YWCA Wheeling has been committed to equity and inclusion for 114 years. Since the death...
    WEEread

    Recommended Reading: WV Books for Kids

    Anna Cipoletti October 6, 2020
    As the kids settle into the new school year, check out these books to keep their minds active and explore...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 36

    Nora Edinger October 4, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Jessica

    Exploring Wheeling – Fall Edition

    Jessica Broverman October 3, 2020
    There is a moment in every person’s life where they hear a phrase that will be echoed into countless days...
    River Valley Health

    River Valley Health Foundation Announces November 2, 2020 Annual Grant Deadline

    Provided October 1, 2020
    River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. 1226 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Contact: Cynthia Morrison (412) 298-2423; cynthia@rivervalleyhf.org RIVER VALLEY HEALTH...
    wheeling cultural food tour

    Tradition Lives On: Wheeling Food Tour, One Year Later

    Rich Wooding September 30, 2020
    They came from places like Galicia in Ukraine and Zahle in Lebanon. Or Italy or Ireland or Poland or Germany....
    wheeling intelligencer

    10 Silly Suffrage Snippets from The Wheeling Intelligencer

    Emma Wiley September 29, 2020
    On March 10th, 1920, West Virginia became the 34th state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that...
    Thomas Family

    A River Runs Through It: The Thomas Family

    Taylor Abbott September 28, 2020
    Author’s Note: It is an honor to be invited and share this story of my ancestral journey with our Weelunk...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 35

    Nora Edinger September 27, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

    Why Wheeling: One Couple Trades Virginia for the Friendly City

    Rosemary Ketchum September 25, 2020
    Writer’s Note: For years, the state of West Virginia has been in population free fall. People leave our state for...
    Show of Hands

    Four Small Businesses to Compete in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual ‘Show of Hands’

    Provided September 24, 2020
              Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org   WHEELING, W.Va. –...
    Nelson Jordan Center Wheeling WV

    WATCH: Nelson Jordan Center

    Wheeling Heritage Media September 22, 2020
    As city officials are determining what the future holds for the Nelson Jordan Center, it’s important to understand the value...
    Nelson Jordan Center

    Nelson Jordan Center a Place of Refuge

    Ron Scott Jr. September 22, 2020
    Weelunk is committed to telling Wheeling’s story. Our goal is to encourage conversation and engage everyone in what’s happening here....
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 34

    Nora Edinger September 20, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Library

    Ohio County Public Library Reopening Monday with Expanded Hours

    Provided September 19, 2020
    The Ohio County Public Library is pleased to announce that it will open its doors to patrons by appointment beginning...
    Wheeling Artisan Center

    Keep Calm and Create with an Exclusive Gift Box from the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop

    Wheeling Heritage Staff September 18, 2020
    WHEELING, W.Va. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage’s Artisan Center Shop will be selling a limited quantity of Keep...
    Day of Hope

    Rally, Virtual Service to Mark 2020 WV Days of Hope

    Provided September 18, 2020
    WHEELING, W.Va.  —  With the theme “You Can Touch a Life,” the 2020 West Virginia Days of Hope will take...
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