Growing Up in Wheeling: The Woodsdale Mafia

Mike Quinn October 7, 2017

I was a pretty good boy and a good student at Woodsdale until I joined the mafia in the seventh...

Valley Views & Varmints: A Land of Giants

Laura Jackson Roberts October 6, 2017

I swore to myself I’d never publish this piece. Truth be told, I like you guys a lot—and I appreciate...

The 40th Annual Oglebayfest Is This Weekend

Lindsey McGlaughlin October 5, 2017

The Ohio County Fair, the Phil Maxwell Artists’ and Gourmet Market in Mansion Woods, the Rathskeller, a parade and fireworks...

Next Week at the Wheeling Symphony

Bryan Braunlich October 4, 2017

Internationally Renowned Pianist Returns to Wheeling Symphony Orchestra For Evening of Celebrated French and Russian Composers Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces...

Come Learn About the Public Market

Weelunk Staff October 3, 2017

The Public Market Meeting is this Wednesday!  Join us for an opportunity to hear more about the Public Market project, engage...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Sherrie McCutcheon Dunlevy

Carl Adams October 1, 2017

James met up with Sherrie McCutcheon Dunlevy at Wheeling Coffee and Spice for a great conversation. The topics range from...

Knox and His New Fort

Steve Novotney September 30, 2017

“Tom Beck.” Those were the first two words Kyle Knox blurted after being asked how he has found himself as...

The 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of the WV Flying Corps

Stacey Creely September 29, 2017

The Linsly School invites local media to attend the celebration of Louis Bennett, Jr. and The 100th Anniversary of the establishment...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Brew Keepers

Carl Adams September 29, 2017

James and Sara drink a few pints with her brother Josh Fulton along with partners Kevin & Carolyn Ayers from...

Tunes Set for Inaugural Oktoberfest

Steve Novotney September 28, 2017

Even polka found a place at No. 4 in the entertainment lineup for Saturday’s inaugural Oktoberfest at Centre Market, and...

People’s University Fall Schedule

Weelunk Staff September 25, 2017

FALL 2017 PEOPLE’S UNIVERSITY: West Virginia History through Archives–Preserving the Mountain State’s Stories   From documents that record the formation of...

McLain Flats Adding to Downtown Living

Steve Novotney September 24, 2017

She was involved in a conversation that concerned living in the downtown Wheeling area and whether or not the potential...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Bennett and Katy McKinley

Carl Adams September 23, 2017

James joins Bennett and Katy McKinley at their home to talk about their creative and successful business ventures. A curious...

Oktoberfest at Center Market

Allison Skibo September 22, 2017

City, United Way Announce Oktoberfest at Center Market The City of Wheeling is partnering with the United Way of the...

Living On $3.87 Per Day Not A SNAP

Steve Novotney September 21, 2017

$3.87. That’s the daily budget I spent the past two days so I could eat. Why? To prove a point....

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens 88th Season with Broadway Blockbusters

Carl Adams September 19, 2017

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces the first concert of the 2017-2018 season, Blockbuster Broadway, conducted by Music Director André Raphel. The performance will be held...

Miller Tackles Stadium Fix to Begin Year 2

Steve Novotney September 17, 2017

It was crooked and it was obvious. Wheeling Island Stadium was broken, and no one knew how much it was...

Head, Hands, Heart: Real Hope.

Wendy Scatterday September 16, 2017

Across West Virginia in cities and towns Sunday, September 17, 2017 is WV Day of Hope: A Celebration of Prevention and Recovery. ...

Wheeling Travel Agency Gets A Facelift

Steve Novotney September 15, 2017

It’s contagious, this progress thing in the downtown area of Wheeling, and now Patrick Viola is in the middle of...

Valley Views & Varmints: The Menace with the White Tail

Laura Jackson Roberts September 14, 2017

The first time I meet her, something comes over me. I’m compelled to approach her. She looks soft and kind,...

My Summer of Golf

Weelunk Staff September 13, 2017

The leadership of Oglebay Park and the Wheeling Park Commission decided to DO SOMETHING this year about the state of...

An Uber Ride in Wheeling

Steve Novotney September 13, 2017

Harry. No one knows it, but that’s his real name and now his “driver” name with Uber even though his...

Race for Education Inspires Fitness and Giving at CCS

Miranda Shaner September 12, 2017

Corpus Christi School, is preparing for their seventh annual Race for Education in Garden Park on Oct. 13, 2017. The race is...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Jeremy Larance

Carl Adams September 11, 2017

James joins Jeremy Larance on the campus of West Liberty University to discuss what may be the only English department...

Construction Soon along City’s ‘Real Main Street’

Steve Novotney September 10, 2017

It is 14.5 miles in length from the border of Ohio to the Pennsylvania state line, and it flows east...

Myles Designs For Wheeling’s Times

Steve Novotney September 9, 2017

It’s not often when one’s work is seen by thousands each day for an extended period of time, but that...

WLU 48 Hour Film Fest Set for Next Week

Maureen Zambito September 8, 2017

Plans are underway for the annual West Liberty University 48-Hour Film Festival presented by The Highlands to be held Sept. 15...

“Appraisal Fest” Welcomes Celebrity Appraisers and Auctioneers

Misty Klug September 7, 2017

Bring your treasures to Cabela’s at the Highlands September 9 for verbal appraisals.  Join celebrity appraisers and auctioneers Tim Luke and Greg...

Job Opportunity: Downtown Wheeling

Weelunk Staff September 6, 2017

Weelunk hears from a lot of “ex-pats” who follow our stories. Some express an interest in moving back, but “no...

Yes Virginia, There is a West Virginia

LeeRoy September 6, 2017

A mountaineer’s conundrum If you are a West Virginia native and you have either traveled out of state or lived...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Jessica Rine

Carl Adams September 4, 2017

James has a nice chat with Jessica Rine from OV Connect & the United Way at St. Clair Lanes then...

My Town: Kid Catholic

Bill Hogan September 3, 2017

May Devotions were held at 7:30 in the evening and were charming.  The grade school kids would bring flowers they...

Bringing Him Home: DeFranco Family Hosts Fundraiser for Their Son

Laura Jackson Roberts September 2, 2017

While you’re reading this, a little boy waits. He’s on the other side of the world, right now, in China....

Augustine’s New Life Working Out

Steve Novotney August 31, 2017

She was unhappy and didn’t own her own career, so Tammy Augustine fixed it with a few swift decisions. The...

WALS Foundation Will Host “Jobs First Agenda” Community Discussion Series

Rochambeau August 30, 2017

Starting Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm, the WALS Foundation will present: The “Jobs First Agenda” Community Discussion Series at the...

Indie Rocker Joshua Lee Brings Hello June To Wheeling

Bridge and Tunnel Collective August 29, 2017

Indie Rocker Joshua Lee Brings NPR Favorite Hello June To Wheeling Wheeling Indie-Rockers Joshua Lee & The Noises will bring...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Ezra John Hamilton

Carl Adams August 27, 2017

James and co-host Sara Fulton chat with musician Ezra John Hamilton. Ezra gets into all aspects of pursuing a career...

Greenwood Cemetery Tour 2017

Judi Hendrickson August 26, 2017

Sunday, September 10, 2017 is the date of the next Friends of Wheeling historic tour of Wheeling’s Greenwood Cemetery. Costumed characters...

It’s A French Thing

Brian Thomas August 25, 2017

Troves of wine line the brick walls. Built during the Victorian Era, the interior’s many rooms ornately furnished with brass...

My Town: Charley Trades in his Dice for the Stock Market

Bill Hogan August 24, 2017

It was in the late ‘forties when I first met Charley. He had one of a large number of Italian...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Episode 1

LeeRoy August 23, 2017

Weelunk had the great pleasure of meeting someone new Monday evening. James Wodarcyk would fit right in at Weelunk headquarters...

Wheeling Welcomes Uber!

Weelunk Staff August 22, 2017

Just over a year ago, Uber first launched in West Virginia, helping residents in Charleston and Morgantown get access to...

City Launches Website Photography Contest

Allison Skibo August 22, 2017

The City of Wheeling is launching a photography contest in line with the development of its municipal website. The contest...

The Wheeling Bluegrass Festival Has Arrived

Slaid Boone August 22, 2017

Oglebay Institute is presenting the Wheeling Bluegrass Festival (WBF) on the grounds of the Stifel Fine Art Center on Saturday,...

Philanthropy Takes Center Stage

Paul Daugherty August 21, 2017

On Thursday, August 24th and Friday, August 25th, Wheeling, WV and the northern panhandle will be hosts to leaders from...

A “SMART” Way to Watch the Eclipse

Brian Thomas August 20, 2017

On Monday the 21st of this month, the Ohio Valley will witness a rare, celestial event known as a solar...

Krishna Gold: Part 1

Steve Novotney August 19, 2017

(Writer’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories that will concentrate on the development and history of...

A Wheeling Company Rises to Meet the Masses

J.E. York August 18, 2017

As I waited at the Wheeling Coffee shop on Washington Avenue, the creator and owner of Eat In Now, Joshua...

McCamic Named Good Samaritan

Jeremy Morris August 17, 2017

Youth Services System’s Board of Directors holds the Good Samaritan Dinner each year to recognize the accomplishments of someone who...

‘Edgers’ Set for Wheeling YWCA Benefit

Steve Novotney August 17, 2017

They are called, “edgers,” and yeah, there’s a reason. These people get on an elevator at the bottom of an...