Meet The Guy Bringing DIY Punk Energy to Wheeling’s Waterfront Hall

Makayla Carney December 6, 2023

The early 90s was a heyday for the DIY punk scene in Wheeling. In 1993, a band called Lincoln came...

“A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas” Returns for its Fifth Year at Towngate Theatre

Provided December 5, 2023

Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer as the Bridge & Tunnel Collective proudly presents the return of “A...

Local Library Adds Artistic Touch to Library Cards

Provided December 5, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library in downtown Wheeling is seeking multiple artists to be a part of a new project...

Find Out Which Businesses Will Kick Off the 10th Year of Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2023

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands event scheduled for Wednesday,...

Explore Hundreds of Locally-Made Gifts at Handmade Holiday This Weekend

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 1, 2023

Wheeling Heritage will host its fifth Handmade Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 2 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

The Magic of Tradition at E. Black & Son Nursery

Kelly Strautmann November 28, 2023

Originally published 11-30-19. The holidays are all about traditions, and I have one that is very special. It started when...

What’s the History of Wheeling’s Windmill?

Makayla Carney November 27, 2023

If you’re a fan of cute kitsch, like me, then you’ve probably spent some time on roadsideamerica.com pining after things...

Weelunk’s Itinerary for Small Business Saturday

Alex Panas November 22, 2023

While holiday shopping seems to be getting earlier each year, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday remain the official start...

Wheeling Chef Shares Two Methods for Preparing a Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Melissa Rebholz November 21, 2023

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it’s time to start prepping for what will be the centerpiece of many...

Century-Old Trademark Illustrations Provide a Glimpse into Wheeling’s Advertising Past

Emma Wiley November 16, 2023

Look around your house or town…what types of brands can you recognize solely from their trademark? What brands scream Wheeling? ...

Lights, Floats, and Memories: Recollections from Wheeling’s Parade

Karin Butyn and Sarah Clark November 15, 2023

Festive decorations adorn. Colorful lights aglow. Friends and families gather. As of Friday, November 17th, it will be “beginning to...

Wheeling Symphony Board Announces “Set the Table” Fundraiser

Provided November 9, 2023

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors along with title sponsor Fiesta Tableware Company announces Set the Table – a unique fundraiser to support the...

Find Out How You Can Help Save This Wheeling Music Legacy

Melissa Rebholz November 8, 2023

Over four years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, I stumbled upon a hidden gem on the...

Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast with These Essentials from the Public Market

Provided November 6, 2023

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the folks at Grow Ohio Valley are encouraging the community to consider adding...

SMART Center Finds a New Home Downtown

Wheeling Heritage Media November 3, 2023

Earlier this year, Libby and Robert Strong made a life-changing decision. After more than a decade of operating their science...

Spend Your Next Happy Hour at the Newly-Renovated Bridge Tavern

Ellen Brafford McCroskey October 31, 2023

November promises to be a big month for The Bridge Tavern & Grill as they celebrate their grand reopening following...

Throwing a Halloween Bash? Take Some Tips from Party Planners of Wheeling’s Past

Makayla Carney October 27, 2023

Halloween is fast approaching, right around the corner, in fact. Hopefully, you’ve got a few plans to celebrate (if not,...

Desmone Architects Selected to Lead Wheeling Gateway Center Project

Provided October 24, 2023

Visit Wheeling, WV, in conjunction with Wheeling Heritage, The City of Wheeling, Ohio County, and The Regional Economic Development Partnership...

Sow the Seeds of Community: Ohio County Public Library Launches Seed Library

Provided October 24, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library is excited to announce a new seed collection as an extension of its already successful...

Myth or Legend: Wheeling’s Flatwoods Monster

Will Wallace October 20, 2023

Originally published Oct. 28, 2020 On a September night in 1952, Kathleen May found herself in an odd situation. After...

Creepy Cryptids of West Virginia

Makayla Carney October 19, 2023

Picture this: It’s the middle of the night you’re walking through the woods, or you’re driving up a curvy road....

Clay School Community Block Party on Tap for Thursday

Provided October 17, 2023

The City of Wheeling, along with other project stakeholders, invites the community to join them at a community block party...

QUIZ: What Should You Carve on Your Pumpkin?

Wheeling Heritage Media and Emma Wiley October 17, 2023

Don’t know what to carve into your pumpkin this year? Weelunk has you covered with Wheeling inspired designs that will make your creations the talk of the town this fall!

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Performs on Restored Holocaust Instruments for Violins of Hope

Provided October 16, 2023

On October 19, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will partner with the national organization Violins of Hope for a powerful performance honoring victims...

Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce to Co-Host 2023 Economic Outlook Conference

Provided October 16, 2023

The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce is working together with the Regional Economic Development Partnership (REDP), the West Virginia University...

Three Random Patents and Inventions that Started in Wheeling

Emma Wiley October 16, 2023

Ever have an idea for an invention? The first patent law in the US was the US Patent Act in...

13 Things to do on Friday the 13th

Emma Wiley October 13, 2023

Are you ready for a Friday the 13th filled with chills, thrills, and adventure? We have you covered with 13...

Celebrating a Decade of Opportunity: Apply for the Next Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands program is hitting a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th year of empowering local...

Discover Wheeling’s Witchy History

Makayla Carney October 11, 2023

Spooky season is upon us. Pumpkins are just waiting to be carved, horror movies are playing on Netflix, and candy...

The Wheeling Flood That Created a Beautiful Disaster

Natalie Kovacs October 10, 2023

Can you imagine the Ohio River filled with floating pumpkins, gourds, and corn shucks? Well, that’s precisely what many Wheeling...

Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates Bring Countrified-Rock To Wheeling This Month

Provided October 5, 2023

West Virginia and Kentucky-based twang-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates return to Wheeling on Friday, October 13 for...

An Insider’s Guide to the Rocky Horror Shadow Cast Experience at the Capitol Theatre

Makayla Carney October 4, 2023

Get ready, Wheeling. Gold shorts and feather boas are coming your way. On October 8, THE “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

From Wheeling to Minden: The Unexpected Link in ‘Impossible Town’ Film

Alex Panas October 3, 2023

“Impossible Town” is a new feature-length documentary that follows Dr. Ayne Amjad’s journey to confront a cancer crisis in the...

Ohio County Public Library Launches Library of Things Collection

Provided October 2, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library has announced a brand new collection called the Library of Things, set to launch on...

Wheeling Gateway Center Announces Project Team Finalists

Provided September 29, 2023

Contact: Frank O’Brien Executive Director 304.233.7709 fobrien@wheelingcvb.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wheeling, WV – Sept. 29 – Visit Wheeling, WV, in...

Meet the Minds Behind The Pine Room Podcast

Lindsay Ammirante September 29, 2023

It began simply as a dad having some friends over to watch sports via a single outdoor television with one...

This Bygone Event Proves That Wheeling Has Always Loved a Good Drag Show

Kate Wietor September 27, 2023

It could be said that Wheeling is a town with theatrical flair and giving hearts. These days, Wheelingites gather funds...

Towngate Remembers One of its First Performers with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Makayla Carney September 26, 2023

The year was 1969, and the Towngate Theatre was about to stage its first-ever show: Cat on a Hot Tin...

Breaking Boundaries in Body Art: Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention 2023

SponsoredAlex Panas September 25, 2023

In just a few short weeks, tattoo enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Wheeling Island Casino for the...

History Comes Alive at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Provided and Alex Panas September 21, 2023

If you like history, cemeteries, and performance art, then you’ll want to head to Greenwood Cemetery this Sunday, Sept. 24...

You Won’t Want To Miss This Wild and Wonderful Art Exhibit in Wheeling

Provided and Phyllis Sigal September 20, 2023

Herons and zebras and owls, oh my! Not to mention rabbits and robins, pythons and penguins, cheetahs and chickadees, and...

What the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Wants You to Know About Their New Season

SponsoredAlex Panas September 20, 2023

Next week, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will return to the Capitol Theatre stage for their season opener. The theme of...

The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus Club

Kate Wietor September 19, 2023

Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...

Get Your Food Truck Fix This Weekend at Oglebay

Karin Butyn September 13, 2023

Oglebay is gearing up to entertain approximately 3,000 guests at its third annual Fall Food Truck Festival – and you’re...

A Journey Through Wheeling’s Theater History

Karin Butyn September 12, 2023

It was Shakespeare who said ” all the world’s a stage,” and the city of Wheeling is no exception. While...

CO.STARTERS Program Invites Entrepreneurs to Turn Ideas into Action

Wheeling Heritage Staff September 11, 2023

Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED), is excited to announce that applications are now open...

Discover Wheeling’s Hidden Gems at the ‘Where in Wheeling’ Scavenger Hunt

Provided September 8, 2023

Mark your calendars and gather your friends because the Ohio County Family Resource Network is back with the much-anticipated 3rd...

Wheeling’s Downtown Historic District Expanded

Provided September 6, 2023

Wheeling Heritage is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places....

Why Wheeling: Logan Schmitt

Adam Payne September 6, 2023

If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably...

History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to Wheeling

Emma Wiley September 5, 2023

Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...