Latest Articles - Page 47 of 80

Ohio Valley Pride – Proud of its Progress

Provided May 8, 2018

For more than 10 years, Jack Carbasho had a dream. “I’ve wanted to have a local Pride group and host...

WVNCC to hold Commencement

Provided May 8, 2018

West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate the success of its students during the 46th commencement at 7 p.m. Friday,...

‘Good Schools Welcome and Keep More Citizens’

Phyllis Sigal May 7, 2018

It’s not only students who can benefit from a great school system. Some business owners believe good schools provide an...

WJU Speaker: ‘Give Away Your Sneakers’

Provided May 6, 2018

Chris Lowney offered graduates of Wheeling Jesuit University three lessons to success and happiness during his commencement talk — give...

‘Aaron the Animal’ Wins Manning Award for Academic Excellence

Provided May 6, 2018

Wheeling Jesuit graduate Aaron Fajerski did not allow his visible and invisible disabilities prevent him from earning a bachelor of...

Preschool, Pre-K a Full Day at Corpus Christi

Provided May 6, 2018

Corpus Christi School will be offering an extended day option for preschool and pre-K students next fall. This additional program...

WLU Commencement Student Speaker Named

Provided May 6, 2018

West Liberty University graduating senior Abigail Reeves, 22, has earned the honor of being the student speaker for Spring Commencement,...

Oglebay to Host Mother’s Day 5K

Provided May 5, 2018

Lace up your sneakers for the Mother’s Day 5k Fun Run/Walk, slated for Saturday, May 12, at Oglebay. The race...

AN ESSAY FOR THE DAY: To Eat a Talking Pea

Colin McNickle May 5, 2018

“If peas can talk, should we eat them?” asked a very deep New York Times “think piece” a few years...

ONE TANK TRIPS: Tomlinson Run State Park

Laura Jackson Roberts May 4, 2018

The warm weather is finally returning to our area. With it comes the opportunity to get out of your house...

Six Students Selected for Honors Music Recital

Provided May 4, 2018

West Liberty University’s Division of Music will hold its annual Honors Recital, at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in Elbin...

Catholic Charities W.Va. Race for Hope Set

Provided May 3, 2018

Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) eighth annual Race for Hope will be held Saturday, May 5, in Elkins, W.Va. The...

Do Your Bidding; Drink Some Chocolate; Check Out Some Tin

Weelunk Staff May 3, 2018

MMM … CHOCOLATE Do you like freshly baked, cooked, grilled and melted chocolate? How about chocolate beer? If so, then...

Cinco de Derby! Multi-Themed Weekend on Tap

Daniel Dorsch May 3, 2018

From sombreros to starships to derby hats, those looking for unique opportunities for fun in Wheeling have a wealth of...

WSO Music Director Raphel Honored With Conductor Laureate Title

Provided May 3, 2018

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces Music Director André Raphel has received the honorary title of conductor laureate of the Wheeling Symphony...

Dance, Dance Dance to the Second Chance

Daniel Dorsch May 2, 2018

Let’s try again Second chances in life are all too rare. How often is a person given the chance to...

Chef Shares Recipes for Succcess

Steve Novotney May 1, 2018

Chef Chris Kefauver won’t fib. He makes visits to local middle and high schools in order to recruit students to...

Wheeling Threads: An Artistic Endeavor in Community Spirit

Laura Jackson Roberts April 30, 2018

There’s a lot of talk on social media about Wheeling. It often falls into two areas of discussion: the Wheeling...

Park Players ‘On the Town’

Provided April 30, 2018

Experience a classic Broadway production when the Park Players of Wheeling Park High School present the spring musical, On the...

Summer FEST to Benefit Homeless Teens

Phyllis Sigal April 29, 2018

One in 30 adolescents, aged 13-17, experiences one form of homelessness unaccompanied by a parent or guardian over a course...

‘Sport of a Lifetime’: Tennis Club Sets Plans for Season

Provided April 29, 2018

The Wheeling Oglebay Tennis Club has a full slate of activities scheduled for area youth and adults for the spring...

A Win-Win Nursing Partnership Unveiled

Provided April 29, 2018

Weirton Medical Center and West Virginia Northern Community College have a new partnership: the Future Nurses Program, which is meant...

POSTSCRIPTS FROM THE EDGE(WOOD): Taking the Cow Path to Culture

Christina Fisanick April 28, 2018

Route 88 meanders through the Ohio Valley countryside, connecting the city of Wheeling to Oglebay Park and small, rural towns...

Mentorship Turned Friendship Leads Teachers to National Certification

Provided April 28, 2018

One of the most important factors that ensures a student gets a good education is the quality of the teacher....

Woodsdale Turns Lemons Into Lemonade Into Cash

Provided April 27, 2018

It was a sunny Saturday in April when Woodsdale Elementary School parents, students and staff raised $4,300 in an age-old...

Corpus Christi Expands its Green With New Recycling Focus

Provided April 27, 2018

Saving the earth is everyone’s job, and Corpus Christi School believes it is important to teach these responsibilities to its...

Soul Music Comes to Pat’s Down on Main Street

Provided April 27, 2018

Pat’s Down on Main Street is continuing its Sundae series with ezra & the reletivs along with special guests Poetic...

Adventures Run the Gamut From Pickleball to Studio Tour to Mindfulness

Weelunk Staff April 26, 2018

We’ve got our usual great selection of music and theater around the area, but why not try your hand at...

Cassidy Elected to West Virginia Humanities Council

Provided April 26, 2018

The West Virginia Humanities Council elected three new members to its board of directors at its spring board meeting on...

Two Chances to Enjoy WLU Choirs

Provided April 26, 2018

Springtime brings two chances to enjoy beautiful music as West Liberty University’s College of Arts and Communications presents choral concerts...

Join Weelunk for the Amazing Raise: ONE DAY, BIG CHANGE

Weelunk Staff April 25, 2018

Did you read the one about the T-shirt guy who donates all his proceeds to good causes? How about the...

WEELUNK in a Nutshell

Weelunk Staff April 25, 2018

Dear Reader, This article has been removed from Weelunk.com. Since acquiring Weelunk in 2019, Wheeling Heritage has worked diligently to ensure...

Catholic Charities West Virginia Announces Opening of Weirton Office

Provided April 25, 2018

Catholic Charities West Virginia has opened a new office in Weirton, which will provide emergency assistance and case management services....

‘Adventures in Mindfulness’ May Lead to Peace, Happiness

Phyllis Sigal April 24, 2018

What is happiness? The question itself brings a pause and a chuckle from Cory Muscara, a mindfulness expert who will...

Super Runners Lace Up for CASA Superhero 5k

Daniel Dorsch April 24, 2018

Every child needs a hero to look up to, but neglected or abused children need superheroes. On a chilly Saturday...

Cartwright to Star In Unique Show

Steve Novotney April 23, 2018

It was the very first time he saw glow sticks, and Lionel Cartwright will never forget the moment. For good...

Kate Hennessey, Granddaughter of Dorothy Day, to Speak at WJU April 25

Provided April 22, 2018

Wheeling Jesuit University will welcome Kate Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, to campus on Wednesday, April 25, when she will...

Roberts Ruminates: Beans and Weenies

Laura Jackson Roberts April 21, 2018

I didn’t drink coffee until my first child was born. For 27 years of my life, I got by on...

Bestselling Author to Speak at Wheeling Jesuit’s Commencement

Provided April 21, 2018

Chris Lowney, one-time Jesuit seminarian, the author of the bestselling book, Heroic Leadership, will give the Commencement address on Saturday,...

Zieggy Tribe ‘Wanted’ by FBI

Phyllis Sigal April 20, 2018

It was a pretty cool day for the Ziegenfelder Co. and its tribe — as cool as the sweet treats...

Got Wanderlust?

Phyllis Sigal April 20, 2018

“Wanderlust” — a strong desire to explore. Wanderlust Snowshoe offers the means to explore ourselves. It’s “life changing,” said Joelle...

National Speakers Announced for Wetzel County ‘Hope Through Recovery’ Event

Provided April 19, 2018

In an effort to address the many issues currently plaguing our state and local communities, the Wetzel County Board of...

Dougherty Named to National Trust ’40 Under 40′

Provided April 18, 2018

Jake Dougherty, the executive director of Wheeling Heritage, has been named to a national list of honorees by the National...

Miller on ‘Band-Aids and Buckets’ and School Bond Issue

Steve Novotney April 18, 2018

Ohio County Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Miller views the proposed 15-year, $42 million bond issue that will appear on the...

Celebrate Earth Day Weekend With Oglebay Institute

Provided April 17, 2018

Celebrate Earth Day weekend with naturalists from Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center, by participating in a series of events...

50th Anniversary Screening Set for Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Provided April 17, 2018

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the film release of Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The...

The Wheeling Ambulance: A Civil War Hero

Christina Fisanick April 16, 2018

Even though no battles were fought here, Wheeling was an important site during the American Civil War. Camp Carlisle on...

WJU Students To Be Recognized at Bishop’s Dinner

Provided April 15, 2018

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will recognize three Wheeling Jesuit University seniors during the 24th Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools...