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    We Wish You a ’70s Christmas

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 6, 2020
    Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...
    OV Hip Hop

    Getting to Know the OV Hip-Hop Scene

    Glynis Board June 5, 2020
    Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

    Learning to Do Better — Lessons on Race Relations From Ron Scott Jr.

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 4, 2020
    Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

    The Inspiration, Wisdom, And Courage Of Ann Thomas

    Steve Novotney June 3, 2020
    Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...
    Blackout Tuesday

    Blackout Tuesday

    Weelunk Staff June 2, 2020
    Weelunk was formed around a central tenet: “Do Something.” Right now, what we are doing is standing in solidarity with...
    Surfing the Ohio River

    Surfing the Ohio River: A Look at Inland Surfers

    Nora Edinger June 2, 2020
    Bryan Murray has surfed in the zone. Deep inside a tube of rushing water and light. So removed from the rest...
    Wheeling Steel Cans

    Wheeling Steel’s Roots Still Run Deep in the Ohio Valley

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 1, 2020
    Wheeling Steel opened in 1921 & during its time in Wheeling, WV its name changed several times leaving a history that runs deep throughout the OH valley.
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 18

    Nora Edinger May 31, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Rocket Boys

    WEEREAD: Rocket Boys

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 30, 2020
    Sixty-odd years ago, no one expected kids from Coalwood, West Virginia, to be whip-smart. Coalwood produced football stars and coal...
    Marsh Wheeling Stogies

    Female Rollers: The Great Depression and the Infiltration of Women in Production

    Alex Warren May 29, 2020
    The Great Depression (1929-1941) is commonly thought of as a time of doom and gloom, with high unemployment, reduced wages...
    Unicycle

    Corey Kidd Finds Balance During COVID-19 … On a Unicycle

    Phyllis Sigal May 27, 2020
    Nope, she didn’t want to join the circus as a kid. But, as an adult, Corey Kidd decided to take...
    Community Gardens Wheeling

    Community Gardens: Green and Growing in Wheeling

    Laura Jackson Roberts May 26, 2020
    With Victory Gardens springing up all over the Ohio Valley and residents reconnecting with the land and the time-honored tradition...
    Doughboy

    Wheeling’s Doughboy: A Monument to Peace in Remembrance of Conflict

    Nick Musgrave May 25, 2020
    For nearly 90 years a silent guardian has kept watch over Wheeling Park. Originally dedicated on Memorial Day of 1931,...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 17

    Nora Edinger May 24, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Wee Read

    WEEREAD: Quiet Dell

    Stacey Miller Sacco May 23, 2020
    A Small West Virginia Town Hides a Big Secret By 1931, the Great Depression had most of the nation in...
    COVID-19 Wine

    Wine Sales Soar in Wheeling Amid Pandemic

    Jessica Broverman May 22, 2020
    Wine is a staple in almost any home — a glass of merlot with dinner or a nice white wine...
    Wheeling Feeling Gallery

    Wheeling Heritage & Wheeling Feeling Launch Collaboration to Support Entrepreneurs

    Provided May 20, 2020
    WHEELING, W.Va. – May 20, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage and The Wheeling Feeling are collaborating to support entrepreneurs. Today, the...
    Avenue Eats

    The Service Industry and COVID-19: A Varied ‘Menu’ of Thoughts

    Jessica Broverman May 20, 2020
    As food and beverage facilities are at the top of the list for essential businesses, servers have been on the...
    apple pie

    Tough Times Produce Tasty Treats 

    Betsy Sweeny May 19, 2020
    Now’s the time to learn from our Appalachian roots and make do with what we have. With the shelter-in-place order,...
    Laughlin Home

    Victory Gardens: Then and Now

    Laura Jackson Roberts May 18, 2020
    There’s nothing new about the idea of victory gardens in the United States. Since World War I, Americans have taken...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 16

    Nora Edinger May 17, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    covid essay

    AS I SEE IT: Things to Remember — COVID-19 Edition

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 16, 2020
    Back in 1970-71 in Miss Sharon Miller’s third-grade classroom at Valley Grove School, we budding writers were asked to hone...
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    COVID Reopening a Tricky Business

    Nora Edinger May 15, 2020
    As West Virginia reopens from a COVID-19 shutdown that began in mid-March, three area businesses gave Weelunk a peek at...
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    NATIONAL NURSES WEEK: Chante Gonzales, Wheeling Hospital

    Kelly Strautmann May 13, 2020
    Editor’s note: We owe our nurses everywhere a big thank you and more appreciation than ever for helping us through this...
    Victory Garden

    GROW OV Plants the Seed for Local Victory Gardens Campaign

    Laura Jackson Roberts May 13, 2020
    As spring trickles into the Ohio Valley, most residents remain isolated in their homes. It can be difficult and frustrating,...
    Remote Schooling

    Tips for Remote School Success: We Are Learning Together

    Stacey Miller Sacco May 12, 2020
    Editor’s note: We’ve been at home with our kids for over seven weeks now, and heading to the end of...
    COVID-19 Sign

    Wheeling Heritage Seeking Community Response to COVID-19

    Phyllis Sigal May 11, 2020
    Wheeling Heritage is asking members of the community to share their experiences they’ve had during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is asking anyone interested in sharing their story to visit wheelingheritage.org/covid-19 and submit text, audio, video or images.
    Polio Survivor

    Polio Survivor Recalls Earlier Pandemic Era

    Nora Edinger May 11, 2020
    Today, it’s easy enough for Wheeling residents to check the day’s infection and death tallies for COVID-19, the pandemic of...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 15

    Nora Edinger May 10, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    WEEread

    WHAT WEE ARE READING

    Wheeling Heritage Media May 9, 2020
    Some of us have more downtime now than we did before we began to shelter in place during the pandemic....
    Lady Gaga Donation to Wheeling Hospital

    Lady Gaga’s Foundation Makes Sweet Donation to Wheeling Hospital Staff

    Phyllis Sigal May 8, 2020
    A delivery of sweets made their way to Wheeling Hospital thanks to Lady Gaga, her mom Cynthia Germanotta and the Born This Way Foundation.
    Boutiques

    Boutiques Pivot to Remain Viable During Pandemic

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 8, 2020
    Brick-and-mortar storefronts deemed “non-essential” have been impacted dramatically by the COVID-19 pandemic. The unexpected closure of many local boutique shops...
    Nurse Header

    The Year of the Nurse: National Nurses Week Carries Extra Significance in 2020

    Kelly Strautmann May 6, 2020
    Editor’s note: Look for Weelunk’s Q&A stories with several Ohio Valley nurses in the coming days in honor of National...
    Pepperoni Roll Header

    HILLS AND HOLLOWS: West Virginia’s Wild and Wonderful Food Traditions

    Kyle Knox May 5, 2020
    Disclaimer: Weelunk cares about your health and safety. This article is intended to provide information on the history and traditions...
    Amy Gamble

    Wheeling’s Women Are Slam Dunks

    Stacey Miller Sacco May 4, 2020
    Wheeling loves sports. This is evident by the high participation in every Ohio Valley Athletic Conference event. You know it...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 14

    Nora Edinger May 3, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Header

    A Letter to My Daughters in the Time of COVID-19 — (That They Should Probably Never Read)

    Kelly Strautmann May 2, 2020
    Everything moved so fast in March. On a Monday we were saying, “You know, this has the potential to get...
    Chapline Street Row

    Ten Ways to Celebrate Preservation Month While Socially Distancing

    Betsy Sweeny May 1, 2020
    While we can’t all flock to our favorite historic theatres and restaurants yet, here’s ten ways you can celebrate preservation month while social distancing.
    fire fighters

    Wheeling on the Forefront: Fighting Fires for Over 200 Years

    Alex Warren April 29, 2020
    Essential. Lifesaving. Game-changers. First responders and emergency preparation in Wheeling date back to the city’s founding, and their significance to...
    CFOV Header

    Emergency Impact Fund Grants Announced

    Provided April 28, 2020
    In just three short weeks, CFOV’s Emergency Impact Fund has provided grants totaling $97,373 to area nonprofits! The fund, created...
    Staying Inspired

    Staying Inspired: Keeping the Human Spirit Alive during COVID-19

    Jessica Broverman April 28, 2020
    At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...
    MacKenzie Davis

    Nursing Alumna MacKenzie Davis Enlists for COVID-19 Hotspot

    Provided April 27, 2020
    While many of us are working from home and avoiding contact with others during the pandemic, those who serve on...
    The Movement

    HELPERS: Celebrate the Helpers Among Us — Allison Hickey

    Kathy Bonenberger April 27, 2020
    At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...
    Suspended Aggravation

    SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 13

    Nora Edinger April 26, 2020
    Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...
    Christina quarantine

    Not Her First Quarantine

    Christina Fisanick April 25, 2020
    This is not my first quarantine.  In the sweltering August heat of 1979, my family and I, along with our...
    Wedding Photo

    Eloped! COVID-19 Bride, WWII Bride Can Relate

    Nora Edinger April 24, 2020
    At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...
    planting trees

    Plant a Tree for Earth Day

    Provided April 22, 2020
    The WVU Extension Service of Ohio County and Wheeling’s Parks and Recreation Department invite the public to celebrate Earth Day...
    Takeout Food Quiz

    QUIZ: Answer These Random Questions and We’ll Tell You Where in Wheeling You Should Get Takeout Tonight.

    Wheeling Heritage Media April 21, 2020
    Need help deciding on where to get takeout? Take our quiz and we'll tell you which local Wheeling restaurant to order from!
    letter to mail carrier

    North Wheeling 10-Year-Old, Mail Carrier Strike Up a ‘Penship’

    Phyllis Sigal April 21, 2020
    At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...
    3d printer medical mask

    WVNCC is 3D-Printing N95 Masks in School’s Makerspace

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 20, 2020
    Before the current COVID-19 pandemic, students used the ​West Virginia Northern Community College​ (WVNCC) Makerspace as a collaborative workspace where...
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