The Night Nathan Brooks Canceled HalloweenSteve Novotney October 31, 2015(Publisher’s Note: Please see my comment after the story for some thoughts from Weelunk’s publishers. – Rochambeau) (Editor’s Note: Kim...
Frederick’s Evolution an Example for WheelingSteve Novotney October 30, 2015I’ve never been a spa guy. Ball cap, old jeans, long johns, flannel shirts, wool socks, and in pajamas for...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy October 29, 2015Weelunkers love Halloween, and the clocks fall back an hour this weekend. So, there’s an extra hour to Do Something...
Only in Wheeling: Not Another Teen MovieSteve Criniti October 29, 2015I’m not much of a golfer. Ok, that’s an understatement at best and a bald-faced lie at worst. I probably...
Goodwin Looks to Grow Mountain State TourismSteve Novotney October 28, 2015It’s her home. She knows it well. And she knows there’s no place like her home. Amy Goodwin, the deputy...
Eat Drink and Be ScaryGeorge October 27, 2015Editor’s Note: This is the second contribution from George Kellas. George won the Show of Hands event in September. His...
A Judge’s Passionate Plea For ActionSteve Novotney October 27, 2015Recently I was contacted via email by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jim Seibert because, on his way home one recent afternoon,...
Hunger in the Valley: How eating right can change a regionLee Chottiner October 26, 2015 This article is presented via a Weelunk partnership with Dateline:Wheeling. For more great Lee Chottiner stories, poetry, and images...
Wheeling’s Haunted ConfluenceRich Knoblich October 25, 2015Note: This is a fictional tale. Rich Knoblich, WV storyteller and a regular winner of the Liar Contest at the...
Niles Aims For The Moon With New AlbumSteve Novotney October 24, 2015It doesn’t suck. And believe it or not, that’s the highest compliment musician Adrian Niles has ever offered when discussing...
Renovating Wheeling – Making New From OldEmily Goodman-Shortall October 24, 2015As small cities go, Wheeling is something of a hidden architectural gem. Many of its buildings are listed on the...
City Charter Changes: Who, What & WhySteve Novotney October 23, 2015It has been nearly a quarter of a century since the city of Wheeling’s Charter has been completely reviewed and...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy October 22, 2015Feature Photo by Jimmy Schulte. Join these crazy guys this weekend for some “bangin’ good food and beer” at the...
The Greenest City in West Virginia?George October 22, 2015Editor’s Note: This is the first contribution from George Kellas. George won the Show of Hands event in September. His...
Grand Vue Park Is Reaching New HeightsSteve Novotney October 21, 2015Installing a zipline attraction at Grand Vue Park in 2012 was a huge surprise to the people of the Upper...
Wheeling Symphony Announces College Concert SeriesMichael Hires October 21, 2015Officials from the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and Wheeling Jesuit University today announced the College Concert Series, which is now in...
Archive Bloggers Have Fun With Wheeling HistorySteve Novotney October 20, 2015They admit it. When they make a new discovery about the history of Wheeling, they do a little dance. And...
How Can You “Do Something” for Non-Profits?Sarah Cuff Koegler October 19, 2015On Thursday, Oct. 22, OVConnect will host a gathering meant to “connect” an impressive list of local non-profits with community members who...
The Bumbling Wine-Drinker: Oglebay Institute Hosts “The Art of Wine”Laura Jackson Roberts October 18, 2015For a blogger, there’s really no finer assignment than a wine-tasting, a confluence of culture, camaraderie, flavor, and food. It’s...
Murder 101: Public Must Assist Wheeling PoliceSteve Novotney October 18, 2015He was from Cleveland, and so was his friend. And so were the people chasing him. From Cleveland, they were....
Thornton Clicking & Collecting Wheeling HistorySteve Novotney October 17, 2015Jim Thornton misses the dark room. It was his personal red-light district, where the developer and fixer in the dishes...
‘Wild Escape’ – Why The Highlands Theme Park FizzledSteve Novotney October 16, 2015It was supposed to be a $200 million, three-section, 100-acre theme park and not just a waterpark. Outdoor and indoor...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy October 15, 2015The weather will cool down in Wheeling this weekend, but things are still “hot” on the to-do scene. DO SOMETHING....
Corpus Christi Gearing Up For Annual RaceSteve Novotney October 15, 2015All participants will be teenagers or younger, and their primary intent is to help assure the future of the quality...
Don’t Miss The West Liberty Culture Fair TodayRochambeau October 14, 2015West Liberty University celebrates global diversity with its annual Culture Fair to be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.,...
Delbrugge’s ‘Do Something’ Attitude SpreadingSteve Novotney October 13, 2015Gloria Delbrugge owns no filter. She says what is on her mind, always, and that is just one of several...
The Mabel Files: A HomecomingGerry Griffith October 12, 2015A Homecoming: Grief, and New Beginnings in the Spring of 1945 Writer’s note: Mabel Griffith passed away on September...
‘Bobo’ Shines Pink for Good ReasonsSteve Novotney October 11, 2015Feature Photo by Jeff Forster It’s not an illusion produced by drug use. There really is a pink elephant in...
In Full Bloom: Nicky’s Garden CenterChristina Fisanick October 11, 2015 On the way back from Sunday brunch at Oglebay, we decided to stop by Nicky’s Garden Center’s new location...
What Should Wheeling Bring Back From The Past?Steve Novotney October 10, 2015The past. The past. The past. The past. Over and over again people have concentrated only on the history of...
Blue Church Celebrates Hip HopRon Scott Jr. October 9, 2015Blue Church seeks to fill niche in community This Saturday the Blue Church in East Wheeling will be home to...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy October 8, 2015The Pirates had a GREAT season, but it’s hard not to feel sad after their sudden ending. Luckily we can...
Speakers Series to Address Social Action IssuesLee Chottiner October 8, 2015Time for Change: Speakers series to address social action issues in Wheeling The 2015-16 Temple Shalom Social Action Lecture...
Ronell Green – Wheeling’s Boxing ChampSteve Novotney October 7, 2015He stayed calm, and he listened; he followed the game plan; he paced himself; he was patient; he kept his...
Pitch Contest Fuels Downtown BusinessesMaureen Zambito October 7, 2015The last two West Liberty University Entrepreneurs Pitch Contest winners have since opened Downtown Wheeling businesses. Today, the two...
Locals Make Sunday A Fun DaySteve Novotney October 6, 2015Now that was my kind of “Sunday Fun Day.” But this one was different from what many may imagine. No...
Opening Night At The Symphony, In PicturesRochambeau October 5, 2015The Wheeling Symphony kicked off its latest season recently with “The Ultimate Symphonic Rock Show,” a showcase of classic rock...
The Wheeling Mob: Part 10Steve Novotney October 3, 2015Photography archived by James Thorton (Writer’s Note: This is the 10th and FINAL story in this series that has concentrated...
People, Places and Artist Tom BreidingMichael J. Iafrate October 2, 2015The music of Pittsburgh-based songwriter Tom Breiding has taken him across the country and into the heart of the music...
Weelunk Weekender: OglebayfestLeeRoy October 1, 2015We hope you agree that we usually give you a good variety of what’s going on in Wheeling every weekend....
Wheeling’s Mindbender: Craig KargesSteve Novotney September 30, 2015He was considered a nerd who hung out with some old guy, the black sheep of his family known for...
Help Chart the Future of The Blue ChurchJeremy Morris September 29, 2015On Wednesday evening a nationally recognized group of experts will be in town to help plan the future uses of...
Noted Poet First Guest In New SeriesSteve Novotney September 29, 2015He pushes poetry not only because it’s a part of his life, but also because he believes it has the...
Community University Kicks Off its New ClassMaureen Zambito September 28, 2015West Liberty University’s Community University is ready to begin a new slate of classes for students ages 50 and over....
Oglebay Institute: Boys Just Wanna Have FunLaura Jackson Roberts September 27, 2015Andy and Ben laugh at the back of the line, poking each other. The giggles aren’t so much joyful and...
Guarded Optimism Expressed For Cracker PlantSteve Novotney September 26, 2015It’s been called a “game changer” as far as employment is considered, and an announcement made by Ohio Gov. John...
Does W.Va. Need More Poetry?Glynis Board September 26, 2015Perhaps not surprisingly, West Virginia’s poet laureate, Marc Harshman, seems to thinks so. He’s been collaborating with several organizations, including...
Calabrese’s Life An Open Book For VotersSteve Novotney September 25, 2015You’ve noticed Frank Calabrese not only because he gets around town, but also because, for many years now, he’s had...
Autumn: A PoemAaron P. Kittle September 24, 2015This poem is courtesy of our friends at Elkinte.com Soon comes the eve whose dawn shall be autumn Where the...
What Should Be Done About The Crumbling Buildings?Steve Novotney September 23, 2015Most Wheeling neighborhoods have long been strong with residents who have cared for their houses and properties, but the Friendly...
