Oglebay Institute Honors Student Artists

Provided January 19, 2019

The 30th annual Regional Student Art Exhibition opened earlier this month with a public reception and awards ceremony at OI’s...

Cogan, Gross To Be Honored for Social Justice Work

Nora Edinger January 18, 2019

Editor’s note: Among the events in this weekend’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Wheeling residents Tim Cogan and...

Pennies From Heaven … Thanks to Kenny?

Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 16, 2019

Call it karma, or cause and effect, or the result of living by the Golden Rule. However you label it,...

Unique Grand Vue Park Lodging at the Height of Luxury

Ben Bolock January 15, 2019

These are not your childhood’s tree houses. Think hot tub. Think accessible. Think wood-burning fireplaces. Think luxury. Now is there...

First Day on the Job for Travis Henline

Provided January 14, 2019

Wheeling Heritage is exploring the creation of a Wheeling museum, and today, history specialist Travis Henline started his job as...

WSO to Welcome Music Director Candidate Silas Huff

Phyllis Sigal January 14, 2019

Editor’s note: We are changing up our WEEasked series a few times over the next several months, asking specific questions...

The Good and the Ugly: Ye Olde Alpha Customers Donate $6K to YSS in Ugly Server Contest

Provided January 13, 2019

Here’s a tip: If you want to raise the most money for a good cause, wear red velour overalls festooned...

AS I SEE IT: Cold Hands Helped by Warm Hearts

Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 12, 2019

If you happened to be in the area of 20th and Eoff streets in Center Wheeling recently, you may have...

Wheeling Leaves Its Mark on Twain

Christina Fisanick January 11, 2019

On Jan. 10, 1872, one of America’s most celebrated storytellers took the stage at Wheeling’s Washington Hall. An Intelligencer reporter...

Small Cells, Big Improvements in Digital Age

Nick Musgrave January 9, 2019

Nearly all of us have endured the dreaded “stadium slowdown” on our mobile devices. Though perhaps we should be paying...

Drumming Up Better Health

Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 8, 2019

“My goal is to help at least one person every day to be positive and focused on their health,” says...

West Liberty University Theatre Production Picked for Regional Honor

Provided January 7, 2019

West Liberty University’s Hilltop Players learned recently that its production of “The Secret in the Wings” was picked for competition...

Wheeling Makes History at 12th Night Costume Ball

Phyllis Sigal January 7, 2019

Ebenezer Zane posed for a photo with sister Betty, and her son-in-law Ebenezer Martin stopped by to say hello before...

Symphony to Celebrate Super Heroes at Action-Packed Concert

Provided January 6, 2019

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present “Superheroes!” with guest vocalists Megan Pachecano and Colin Eaton, conducted by music director finalist...

The Rev. Charles L. Currie S.J. Dead at 88

Provided January 5, 2019

The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) mourns the passing of the Rev. Charles L. Currie S.J., who died...

WLU Looking for a Few Good Singers

Provided January 5, 2019

Community members who enjoy singing are invited to join the choir at West Liberty University this year. “The WLU Community Choir...

Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh to Host Burns Dinner

Provided January 5, 2019

“For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne. We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang...

Social Activism Alive and Well in Wheeling

Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 4, 2019

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it is the only...

Recovery Center Puts the UNITY in CommUNITY

Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 2, 2019

“People are making positive choices every single day when they walk through our doors,” says Mary Hess, executive director of...

‘Shaking the Family Tree’: A Recovering Alcoholic’s Memoir

Provided December 31, 2018

Editor’s Note: Dallas H is the author of “Shaking the Family Tree,” an anonymous personal memoir/poetry offering of a recovering...

POSTSCRIPTS FROM THE EDGE(WOOD): Christmas Tree Prey for Praying Mantises

Christina Fisanick December 29, 2018

When I woke up that morning, they were everywhere. Hundreds of tiny insects were swarming in the dim morning light...

Soccer Team Getting a Kick Out of Culture

Phyllis Sigal December 28, 2018

“At the end of the day, we’re all the same — humans.” — Diego Gattesco That’s exactly why Diego Gattesco...

Twelfth Night Ball Celebrates Past, Looks to Future

Christina Fisanick December 26, 2018

The great City of Wheeling turns 250 years old in 2019. Yes, Wheeling is older than the United States. It...

AN ESSAY FOR THE DAY: Wrapping Up a New Christmas Tradition

Colin McNickle December 25, 2018

A tradition nearly 33 years in the making is about to be wrapped in the extended McNickle family this Christmas....

Wee Asked Kris Kringle AKA Robert Gaudio

Phyllis Sigal December 24, 2018

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

AS I SEE IT: Farewell, Red D — Jamboree In The Hills ‘Hiatus’ Marks the End of an Era

Ellen Brafford McCroskey December 22, 2018

For the first time in many years, Santa will not be leaving four-day passes to Jamboree In The Hills in...

A Fishy Family Feast Is Christmas Eve Tradition

Nora Edinger December 21, 2018

On Monday, with Christmas Eve still a week away, local descendants of the Cerra family were already preparing for a...

Christmas Isn’t Christmas Until Nativity Time

Vivienne Padilla December 19, 2018

The marathon between Thanksgiving and the beginning of January has started. The never-ending cooking, baking, buying, wrapping, cleaning and decorating...

Cheryl Pompeo: Happily Dancing Through 55 Years

Adelaide Estep December 18, 2018

Everyone is happier when they’re dancing.”  — Cheryl Pompeo ——————————————————————————————————————— Not all teachers go by the book. In fact, I...

Variety’s Mission: Change a Life

Stacey Miller Sacco December 17, 2018

  Charlie LaVallee and Zach Marsh are on a mission, and they need the help of everyone in Wheeling to...

Weelunk Writer Takes Readers on a Sparkling Tour of Oglebay

Christina Fisanick December 16, 2018

Everyone who knows me knows that I love all things Oglebay — the history, the lakes, the lodge, the rolling...

Introducing West Liberty University’s Fall Class of 2018

Provided December 15, 2018

West Liberty University graduates changed a rainy December day into a sunny moment as they celebrated fall commencement at 11...

A VIEW FROM THE MOON: The Golden Anniversary of the Apollo 8 Earthrise Image

Robert E. Strong December 15, 2018

For the vast majority of the human tenure on this planet, the surface of the Earth — or very near...

Art Scene Blossoming in Wheeling

Kelly Strautmann December 14, 2018

It’s no secret when you live in Wheeling — art is everywhere in this small city. It is evident today,...

Recovery Coach Certification Now Offered Locally

Ellen Brafford McCroskey December 12, 2018

“Transformed people transform people.” Those words coined by spiritual author Richard Rohr are the motto of the Center for Addiction...

Couple Trades Big Pay for Big Blessings

Nora Edinger December 11, 2018

Editor’s note: As part of a continuing series on how Wheeling residents express their spirituality, today’s post features a young...

Wee Asked Nini Zadrozny

Phyllis Sigal December 10, 2018

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

WLU Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15

Provided December 9, 2018

West Liberty University will graduate 140 students at Fall Commencement 2018, which will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec....

WJU Lacrosse Team Spreads Christmas Cheer

Provided December 9, 2018

The Wheeling Jesuit University men’s lacrosse team held their sixth annual Christmas gift drive this past weekend, donating all gifts...

Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools Students Team Up to Fight Hunger

Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools December 8, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article was written to represent all Northern Panhandle Catholic Schools, by Joyce Bibey, the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens...

Eckhart House: Tea, History and Hospitality

Phyllis Sigal December 7, 2018

In the early 1900s, Sarah Kleeh sat in the upstairs window seat watching the wealthy ladies across the street point...

“Moundsville” — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in Documentary

Nora Edinger December 5, 2018

The odds are good you’ll see someone you know on screen if you attend the Friday premiere of a feature...

Betsy Delk and Her Band of Merry (Snow) Men

Phyllis Sigal December 4, 2018

Ladies and gentlemen! Allow me to introduce you to the Queen of Cookies, the Dutchess of Decorating, the Countess of...

‘Good’ Evolves Into ‘The Best’ at Good Mansion Wines

Phyllis Sigal December 3, 2018

Good Mansion Wines, with its Old World flavor, is always evolving into something new, says Dominick Cerrone, owner of “Wheeling’s...

A Gift of Community and Inspiring Others to Give

Matthew Rafa December 2, 2018

In my last article, The Decline of Community, I spoke to the need to get involved and give to the...

BILL HOGAN’S MUSINGS: Let’s Give Thanks for Thanksgiving

Bill Hogan December 2, 2018

I believe it is beautifully ironic that my favorite holiday is identified with the unglamorous turkey. I remember that when we...

The Children of Wheeling and Willesden Lane

Ryan Norman December 1, 2018

It was soggy and gray as I headed for The Capitol. I was going to see a performance that I...

A Taste of Japan in the Heart of Wheeling

Daniel Dorsch November 30, 2018

In Wheeling’s historic Centre Market, a unique corner offers both newcomers and longtime patrons a literal taste of Japan. From...

Iafrate Fighting for a Better Church

Nora Edinger November 29, 2018

Editor’s note: As part of a continuing series on how Ohio Valley residents express their spirituality, Weelunk recently visited with...

EVENTS: From Miracles to a Nutcracker, Holiday Favorites Abound

Weelunk Staff November 29, 2018

MIRACLE ON MARKET STREET The treasured holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be staged at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre,...