Scientist’s Award Is Out of This World

Nick Musgrave August 15, 2018

While many industries award top leaders in their fields with lifetime achievement awards, these awards are almost always terrestrial. But...

Show of Hands Looking for Applicants

Provided August 14, 2018

Do you have an idea for a new business, a business expansion or a project that will impact Wheeling? If...

What Really Happened That Tragic Night of Aug. 14, 1878?

Ryan Stanton August 14, 2018

Henry Schmulbach: entrepreneur, beer baron, philanthropist and socialite. These are all words that describe one of Wheeling’s most influential and...

Katy Wack Not Immune to Hard Work

Laura Lynn Brown August 13, 2018

Katy Wack started to love astronomy and exploration on a grand scale when her dad took her outside in their...

Symphony Auxiliary Looking for Volunteers

Provided August 12, 2018

The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary will have a student volunteer training session at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at The Capitol...

AS I SEE IT: Adventures of the Dog-Catcher’s Wife From the Shotgun Seat

Ellen Brafford McCroskey August 11, 2018

People either love my husband or hate him, depending upon the circumstances of their introduction. Doug has been the Ohio...

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Sets Auditions

Provided August 11, 2018

The Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra will hold auditions for those interested in joining the Philharmonic at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug....

Barger’s Career Rooted in Oglebay’s Hillsides

Phyllis Sigal August 10, 2018

“It gives me chills thinking about Brooks.” Andy Barger stood — as tall as a small tree at 6-foot-4 —...

KAYAKING OUR CREEKS (Part 2): Below the Surface

Laura Jackson Roberts August 9, 2018

While there’s no denying the beauty of our local waterways and the rising popularity of recreational kayaking, there’s also no...

EVENTS: Got the Blues? Hungry? There’s a Festival for That

Weelunk Staff August 9, 2018

GOT THE BLUES? Taste of the Blues kicks off the 18th annual Heritage Music BluesFest at noon Friday, Aug. 10,...

KAYAKING OUR CREEKS (Part 1): Paddling With Care

Laura Jackson Roberts August 8, 2018

I recently paddled Wheeling Creek for the first time. I’ve paddled other rivers like the Youghiogheny, the South Branch and...

WLU Announces New Master Degree Programs

Provided August 7, 2018

West Liberty University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission for two much-needed master degree programs, the Master of...

Farm to Fork Takes Leap Through History

Stacey Miller Sacco August 7, 2018

A property with nearly 250 years of Wheeling history hosted the Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary’s annual Farm to Fork dinner this...

CO.STARTERS: Small Business Program Seeks Entrepreneurs

Provided August 7, 2018

Wheeling Heritage and Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) are now accepting applications for the second session of CO.STARTERS, a program...

Wee Asked Butch Maxwell

Phyllis Sigal August 6, 2018

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

Symphony Celebrates Music of Woodstock at Labor Day Concert

Provided August 5, 2018

Get out your tie-dye! Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s annual Labor Day program, Music Under the Stars, will feature guest artist Jeans...

‘Crosscurrents’ Showcases Regional Artistic Talent

Provided August 5, 2018

A staple of Oglebay Institute’s art exhibition season, Crosscurrents is now open at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. For more than 30...

PHYLosophy: Memories … A Matter of Record

Phyllis Sigal August 4, 2018

Flashback: It was late summer 1977 when I snagged that cool job at National Record Mart’s brand-new store in downtown...

BluesFest: Another Strong Lineup of Stellar Acts

Provided August 4, 2018

Several years ago, Robert Lockwood Jr. (who happened to be blues master Robert Johnson’s stepson) was up in arms about...

New Store Is Music to Wheeling’s Ears

Daniel Dorsch August 3, 2018

Music lovers in Wheeling can rejoice — a new musical experience is here. At the heart of downtown, at 40...

Celebrate Youth 2018 a Resounding Success

Daniel Dorsch August 3, 2018

Worth the wait A cloudy morning did nothing to deter the hundreds of youngsters who waited patiently in line for...

EVENTS: CHEERS TO FIRST FRIDAY!

Weelunk Staff August 2, 2018

FIRST FRIDAY Gallery Hop, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Artworks Around Town, features the work of 19 members of...

Valley Cheese a Hidden Gem at Centre Market

Phyllis Sigal August 1, 2018

Inwardly, Janet Hedinger must be saying “cheese” all the time — because, outwardly, “The Cheese Lady” seems to never stop...

A Spiritual Legacy – Women Religious in Wheeling

Jon-Erik Gilot July 31, 2018

Wheeling’s history is intertwined with the Catholic Church. From dozens of schools, parishes and institutions to the oldest hospital in...

Catholic Charities Celebrates With Communities a Year After Devastating Flood

Provided July 31, 2018

A year has passed since a rare nor’easter-type storm dropped torrential rains and caused major flash flooding over an eight-county...

Families Invited to Celebrate Youth at Wheeling Park

Provided July 30, 2018

Celebrate Youth — a family tradition that began in 2008 — this year is set for 10 a.m. to 4...

Routines Interrupted, But Work Continues for Augusta Levy Clients, Therapists

Nora Edinger July 30, 2018

Editor’s note: The Augusta Levy Learning Center will reopen in temporary quarters above the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley...

YWCA Looking for Tribute to Women Award Nominees

Janet Boyle July 29, 2018

YWCA Wheeling is looking for women who make a difference in the Ohio Valley. The organization is calling for people...

Parcel Players to Stage ‘Sir Not-So-Brave’

Provided July 29, 2018

Oglebay Institute’s Parcel Players will stage “Sir Not-So-Brave,” an original play by Wheeling native Zachary Michael. It will be staged...

AS I SEE IT: It’s All Good in the Neighborhood

Ellen Brafford McCroskey July 28, 2018

When I was in first grade, I spent what seemed like an eternity home from school recovering from chicken pox....

Spirit of Oglebay Award Goes to ‘Mr. Oglebay’ — Randy Worls

Phyllis Sigal July 27, 2018

Every morning, Randy Worls wakes up with one thing on his mind: How to continue improving Oglebay and Wheeling parks....

Weelunk Writers Drum Up Some Fun and a Story

Christina Fisanick and Laura Roberts July 27, 2018

As friends and writers, we share many experiences together. Some are pleasant diversions, like sipping beers on our decks; banal...

WJU Names New President

Provided July 25, 2018

Msgr. Kevin M. Quirk, chair of the Wheeling Jesuit University Board of Trustees, has announced that Dr. Michael P. Mihalyo...

Oglebay – The Park That Almost Wasn’t

Christina Fisanick July 25, 2018

Imagine Wheeling without Oglebay Park. … At one point that nightmare was nearly reality. As one of the largest self-sustaining...

TIME TO GREEN UP: ‘Greening the O’ at Orrick

Nora Edinger July 24, 2018

Editor’s note: In a continuing series about the greening of Wheeling, Weelunk moves from the eco-efforts of individuals to what...

Wee Asked Charlotte Karges

Phyllis Sigal July 23, 2018

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

Brooke Hills Playhouse Announces Cast for ‘Charlotte’s Web’

Provided July 23, 2018

The Brooke Hills Playhouse has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Charlotte’s Web,” Joseph Robinette’s funny and poignant...

‘Fun with Fillo’ — Cooking Demos Return to the Grecian Festival

Provided July 22, 2018

Maria Kayafas and Patty Papadimitriou Dunlevy will present cooking shows at 2:30 p.m. on July 25, 26 and 27 at the Wheeling...

WLU Earns Wellness Gold at National Conference

Provided July 22, 2018

While attending the National Conference of the American College of Sports Medicine held in Minneapolis recently, Dr. Jason Metz, West...

Elmhurt’s Shrimp Boil Promises a Good Time

Provided July 21, 2018

The spacious grounds of Elmhurst, The House of Friendship assisted living residence in Wheeling will rock with a down-home, southern...

WLU PA Students Receive Wheeling Hospital Scholarships

Provided July 21, 2018

Wheeling Hospital has once again presented two scholarships to West Liberty University students enrolled in the Master of Science in...

POSTSCRIPTS FROM THE EDGE(WOOD): The Fine Art of Porch Sitting

Christina Fisanick July 21, 2018

Edgewood-Woodsdale is a neighborhood with sittable porches. Although we have few vast verandas, many of our porches easily accommodate a...

All In a Day’s Work: Wheeling Symphony Musician Rescues Stray

Laura Jackson Roberts July 20, 2018

Camille Rolla is a Pittsburgh-based pianist. She’s very talented. Recently, she subbed with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for a concert...

EVENTS: There’s Magic in the Air

Weelunk Staff July 19, 2018

“SUMMER AT HOGWARTS” Harry Potter fans take note! There will be a free two-hour interactive program for teens and older...

Sjogrens Syndrome Betrays The Body

Laura Jackson Roberts July 18, 2018

In this series, we’ll talk to Ohio Valley residents who struggle with autoimmune problems and share their stories. Series author...

Survey Asks: What Do YOU Want in Downtown Wheeling?

Provided July 17, 2018

Would you like to see an ethnic restaurant open in downtown Wheeling? If so, what kind? And what sort of...

TIME TO GREEN UP: Fifth-Graders ‘Sucked’ Into Recycling

Nora Edinger July 17, 2018

Editor’s note: In part two of a continuing series of stories on how Wheeling is “greening up,” we look at...

TIME TO GREEN UP: Merrimans ‘Bin’ There, Recycle That

Nora Edinger July 16, 2018

Editor’s note: Today begins a series of stories on how Wheeling is “greening up.” In two stories this week, Weelunk...

Mystery Theatre Offers Free Show

Provided July 15, 2018

Mystery Theatre Unlimited will present a hilarious musical-comedy, murder-mystery to Wheeling Park’s Amphitheatre starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17....

Roberts Ruminations: Intruder Alert

Laura Jackson Roberts July 14, 2018

When Shawn woke me up the other night at 1 a.m., I’d been in the middle of a dream about...