Cottages Have Been Offering Overnight Hospitality to Oglebay Guests for 80 YearsChristina Fisanick August 17, 2018Although Oglebay Park is widely known for its rolling vistas, hiking trails, and golf courses, sometimes guests like to spend...
EVENTS: Good Times Brewing in WheelingWeelunk Staff August 16, 2018The fifth annual Mountaineer Brewfest, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews, will be held Saturday, Aug. 18,...
SAY VEGGIES! Grow OV Celebrates $50,000 Grant With CommunityNick Musgrave August 15, 2018The inviting smells of freshly cooked food and the sound of string music filled the air at the corner of...
WLU Breaks Ground for Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice FacilityProvided August 15, 2018West Liberty University broke ground earlier this week on its newest campus improvement, the Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice Facility....
Scientist’s Award Is Out of This WorldNick Musgrave August 15, 2018While many industries award top leaders in their fields with lifetime achievement awards, these awards are almost always terrestrial. But...
Show of Hands Looking for ApplicantsProvided August 14, 2018Do 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, 2018Henry 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 WorkLaura Lynn Brown August 13, 2018Katy Wack started to love astronomy and exploration on a grand scale when her dad took her outside in their...
Symphony Auxiliary Looking for VolunteersProvided August 12, 2018The 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 SeatEllen Brafford McCroskey August 11, 2018People either love my husband or hate him, depending upon the circumstances of their introduction. Doug has been the Ohio...
Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Sets AuditionsProvided August 11, 2018The 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 HillsidesPhyllis 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 SurfaceLaura Jackson Roberts August 9, 2018While 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 ThatWeelunk Staff August 9, 2018GOT 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 CareLaura Jackson Roberts August 8, 2018I 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 ProgramsProvided August 7, 2018West 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 HistoryStacey Miller Sacco August 7, 2018A 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 EntrepreneursProvided August 7, 2018Wheeling Heritage and Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) are now accepting applications for the second session of CO.STARTERS, a program...
Wee Asked Butch MaxwellPhyllis Sigal August 6, 2018WEEasked 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 ConcertProvided August 5, 2018Get 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 TalentProvided August 5, 2018A 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 RecordPhyllis Sigal August 4, 2018Flashback: 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 ActsProvided August 4, 2018Several 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 EarsDaniel Dorsch August 3, 2018Music lovers in Wheeling can rejoice — a new musical experience is here. At the heart of downtown, at 40...
Celebrate Youth 2018 a Resounding SuccessDaniel Dorsch August 3, 2018Worth 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, 2018FIRST 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 MarketPhyllis Sigal August 1, 2018Inwardly, Janet Hedinger must be saying “cheese” all the time — because, outwardly, “The Cheese Lady” seems to never stop...
A Spiritual Legacy – Women Religious in WheelingJon-Erik Gilot July 31, 2018Wheeling’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 FloodProvided July 31, 2018A 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 ParkProvided July 30, 2018Celebrate 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, TherapistsNora Edinger July 30, 2018Editor’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 NomineesJanet Boyle July 29, 2018YWCA 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, 2018Oglebay 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 NeighborhoodEllen Brafford McCroskey July 28, 2018When 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 WorlsPhyllis Sigal July 27, 2018Every 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 StoryChristina Fisanick and Laura Roberts July 27, 2018As friends and writers, we share many experiences together. Some are pleasant diversions, like sipping beers on our decks; banal...
WJU Names New PresidentProvided July 25, 2018Msgr. 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’tChristina Fisanick July 25, 2018Imagine 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 OrrickNora Edinger July 24, 2018Editor’s note: In a continuing series about the greening of Wheeling, Weelunk moves from the eco-efforts of individuals to what...
Wee Asked Charlotte KargesPhyllis Sigal July 23, 2018WEEasked 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, 2018The 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 FestivalProvided July 22, 2018Maria 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 ConferenceProvided July 22, 2018While 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 TimeProvided July 21, 2018The 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 ScholarshipsProvided July 21, 2018Wheeling 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 SittingChristina Fisanick July 21, 2018Edgewood-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 StrayLaura Jackson Roberts July 20, 2018Camille 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 AirWeelunk 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 BodyLaura Jackson Roberts July 18, 2018In 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, 2018Would you like to see an ethnic restaurant open in downtown Wheeling? If so, what kind? And what sort of...
