Kaleidoscope Activity Day to Benefit the Gabriel Project

Haley Steed December 2, 2015

People of the Ohio Valley rejoice: Kaleidoscope Activity Day is back, with a new home at West Liberty University’s Gary...

Ohio Valley Pride: Then and Now

Matt DiLorenzo December 1, 2015

Having grown up in Wheeling, there are countless memories I continue to cherish. One that stands out in my mind...

What’s Happening in #Moundtown

Amanda Paliswat November 30, 2015

Exciting things are happening in the Greater Moundsville area! A new Visitor Center, a photo contest, and upcoming holiday events...

Everyday Struggles of a Common Theater Nerd

Josee Robertson November 29, 2015

Anyone who has been associated with the life of theater knows this emotional roller coaster, the ever-ticking clock counting down...

Nardone: “But then T.W.B.A.I. took over.”

Steve Novotney November 29, 2015

T.W.B.A.I. Team. Win. Brotherhood. All. In. “It’s a way of life,” insisted Mark Nardone, the assistant athletics director at Wheeling...

Harshman Brings Santa To Mountain State

Steve Novotney November 28, 2015

His ideas arrive at moments sometimes unexpected, and on occasion the plot lines are delivered by a friend or a...

We’re All In This Together: Keep it Local

Laura Jackson Roberts November 27, 2015

Shopping local is a big deal in Wheeling. We take pride in our entrepreneurs and artisans, and for the next...

Thankful for Dr. John McCullough

Steve Novotney November 26, 2015

He tucks himself away in a small office uncharacteristic of a university president, even if he is an interim; that’s...

The Ex-Pat’s Guide to New Wheeling

LeeRoy November 25, 2015

The Wheeling Ex-Patriot Do you call Wheeling, WV home, but currently live somewhere else?  If yes, we here at Weelunk.com...

Holiday Spirits Available At Good Mansion Wines

Steve Novotney November 25, 2015

Turkey and stuffing with yams, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cream peas, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie? But...

In My Own Words

Susan Jones November 24, 2015

Weelunk.com is proud to call John Marshall High School a partner.  Look forward to many more blog entires like these...

Wheeling Christmas Parade in Photos

Wallis November 23, 2015

Downtown Wheeling on Friday night evoked some of its former glory, as thousands of people thronged its sidewalks in a...

Ziegenfelder’s Twin Pops Are Tops

Steve Novotney November 22, 2015

She knew what Daddy did but seldom was offered a taste of what he did. That’s because, if Lisa Allen,...

Storch, Kessler To Address Diversity

Lee Chottiner November 21, 2015

  One thing you can say about West Virginia: It’s homogenous. But is that a good thing? The next program in...

Symphony On Ice Tradition Continues Dec. 3

Steve Novotney November 21, 2015

To buy tickets and receive a $2.00 Weelunk Discount click on the link above and use Promo code:  2office   ...

A Mid November Morning

Lauren Cuff November 21, 2015

A pewter sky branches almost bare a few burnt orange leaves stretch sway tear free from branch flit dance fall...

From One ‘Show’ to Another Show Tonight

Steve Novotney November 20, 2015

“This will not be the last time you hear from me,” said Carrie Eller, the owner of Under the Elder...

Digital Storytelling Class Focuses On Wheeling

Christina Fisanick November 19, 2015

Bringing Archives to Life  A Weelunk partnership with Archiving Wheeling. For more great Wheeling stories visit www.archivingwheeling.org. Most history lovers...

Weelunk Weekender

LeeRoy November 19, 2015

Very tough decision to make Friday night.  Here’s a suggestion: Have the grandparents take the kids to the parade while...

CCHS Seeking Host Families For Chinese Students

Steve Novotney November 18, 2015

Students, teachers, and administrators at Wheeling Central Catholic High School will soon gain firsthand knowledge about how the other side...

Italian Music & Dance Workshop Features International Singer

Erika Donaghy November 18, 2015

Come enjoy the music and dance of Italy right here in Wheeling. An Italian music and dance workshop with international...

Community Mural Painted in East Wheeling

Katie Hinerman November 17, 2015

Community members in East Wheeling are collaborating to change their environment and change their lives. On Nov. 2, individuals gathered...

A Really Good Sign For Wheeling

Steve Novotney November 17, 2015

Frank O’Brien and his staff members at the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau spend the vast majority of their time...

First State Capitol Gets Solarized

Glynis Board November 16, 2015

Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story here: Listen   Standing in downtown Wheeling, “the original...

I’ll Be There for You… Always

Tyler Keller November 15, 2015

  Apparently it’s a rarity– the friendships we have now will be short-lived — at least that’s what we’re told. ...

Changing Leaves: A Farewell to Fall

Rich Knoblich November 14, 2015

Feature Photo by Jeremy Larence Story Photos by Rich Knoblich If all of the leaves present would please stop rustling...

Amy Blon – A Heroin Addict’s Salvation

Steve Novotney November 14, 2015

Amy Blon hopes to wake us up, and she prays she can save lives. Amy, now 27 years old, is...

I am Thankful for Beer

Erin Carenbauer Ball November 13, 2015

Editor’s Note: Weelunk is pleased to announce a partnership with Carenbauer Distributing. As you already know from this article, Carenbauer’s...

All-Business ‘Show Of Hands’ Set

Steve Novotney November 12, 2015

For the first time since ReInvent Wheeling launched the “Show of Hands” crowd-funding event, it’s all about business. While several...

Weelunk Weekender

LeeRoy November 12, 2015

Another great weekend to DO SOMETHING Wheeling, WV!   Wheeling Nailers Triple-Header Fri, Sat and Sun With home games Friday,...

Wheeling to Host Second Book Festival

Seán Duffy November 12, 2015

Two award-winning authors will speak at the second annual Upper Ohio Valley Festival of Books scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14...

Heroes Helping Heroes … That’s the Key

Steve Novotney November 11, 2015

You do not see them often but that’s because they don’t want you to, and they know how to hide....

WV Business Plan Competition Comes to WLU

Maureen Zambito November 10, 2015

West Liberty University is hosting the semi-final round of the West Virginia Business Plan Competition on Nov. 13. It is...

MiBurg Is Born

Steve Novotney November 9, 2015

A note from LeeRoy: Weelunk.com launched Nov. 1 2014, and on July 1 2015 her first baby sister was born:...

Mapping Miles of Pipelines in Ohio County

Steve Novotney November 8, 2015

The small staff of the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency is on alert 24 hours per day. Every. Single. Day....

The Ohio Valley’s (Fake) News Leader

Natasha Muhametzyanova November 7, 2015

[Note: This semester, an Honors College writing course at West Liberty University, taught by Dr. Steve Criniti, has adopted the...

More Than Meets The Eye—the YSS Wheeling SleepOut

Tammy Kruse November 6, 2015

Last year on November 7, a box truck arrived with a 20 foot tall cardboard structure of a picnic basket,...

Remembering Abby Frohnapfel

Brandi Powell November 6, 2015

When I got the call as I was waiting in line for a concert in Pittsburgh, I had no idea how much...

Local Veterans Honored with Stobbs Race

Steve Novotney November 6, 2015

An NFL game was on the tube, and Hugh Stobbs was planted in his living room Lazy Boy dozing in...

Volunteer for CASA and Change a Child’s Life

Wendy Bogers November 6, 2015

It is only natural that one’s time, especially in this fast paced multitasking society of today, is very preciously spent....

A Family Story: The Curtises of West Liberty

Earl Nicodemus November 5, 2015

One of the old families of importance to the history of West Liberty and of America was the Curtis family....

Weelunk Weekender

LeeRoy November 5, 2015

Feature Photo By Glenn Elliott.  By the Way, Glenn is running for Mayor Of Wheeling next year – check out...

OI Brings the Magic of Theater to Local Schools

Misty Klug November 5, 2015

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre takes its show on the road to bring inspiration and enrichment to children in Ohio Valley...

Only In Dr. Criniti’s Class: Mayor Pays A Visit

Maureen Zambito November 4, 2015

Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie visited West Liberty University recently to share his knowledge with Professor Stephen Criniti’s class called “Writing...

The Making Of An Unlikely Hero

Steve Novotney November 4, 2015

Mike Anderson didn’t know what to do after graduating from John Marshall High School, and that wasn’t the school’s fault...

John Marshall HS Introduces School Blog

Rick Jones November 4, 2015

After much discussion with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members, we have identified two growing problems in our high...

Wheeling Teaches Students How to Grow Justice

Glynis Board November 3, 2015

  Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting   A group of students from the University of Notre...

‘Living-Free’ Program Offers Help For Valley Residents

Steve Novotney November 3, 2015

She believes The Lord continues to work miracles and that guiding Wheeling area citizens addicted to drugs and/or alcohol into...

Wheeling Symphony Celebrates History with Masterworks II Concert

Michael Hires November 2, 2015

History is the centerpiece of the Wheeling Symphony’s Masterworks II concert that features Stravinsky’s exhilarating Firebird Suite, a celebration of...

A Seat of Frontier Justice: The Old West Liberty Courthouse

Christina Fisanick November 1, 2015

I recently spent the day in the little town of West Liberty. I have been fascinated by the history of...