This Local Farm is Rooted in Sweet History Candace Nelson January 30, 2023 Nestled away in the rolling hills of Wellsburg’s countryside sits Family Roots Farm, a 250-year-old homestead that specializes in sweets. Homesteaded by Henry Hervey in the 1770s, the Brooke County farm h...
I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned… Adam Marquart January 25, 2023 If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven i...
Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Kicks off Leadership Wheeling 2023 Provided January 24, 2023 The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome its 2023 Leadership Wheeling class with its first session on Tuesday, January 24. Leadership Wheeling is a long-running program put on by the Wheeling Area Cha...
Four Black-Owned Businesses to Compete in the Next Show of Hands Provided January 18, 2023 Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Black-owned businesses will be competing for the next Show of Hands event on Feb. 8 in honor of Black History Month. This special edition of Show of Hands will featur...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners Building Kate Wietor January 11, 2023 The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The dry cleaning business and laundromat had a good 95-year run, and saw three generations of family leadership. ...
Under the Elder Tree: Wheeling’s Modern-Day Apothecary Haley Steed January 10, 2023 If you've never paid a visit to Under the Elder Tree, you should know that it is truly a place for everyone. Carrie Eller, the shop's owner and modern-day apothecary, has created a space for those who are in se...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug Company Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023 SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move forward came with an unexpected trip backward in time. SMART Centre Market owners Libby and ...
Centre Market’s Reestablished Commission Working Towards Market Improvements Crin Joy January 5, 2023 In mid-2021, the City of Wheeling reinstated the Centre Market Commission to assist in efforts to preserve, improve, and invigorate the historic shopping area. It has been over a decade since there has been a c...
Jason Koegler To Lead Grow Ohio Valley as New Executive Director Jason Koegler December 20, 2022 Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Yesterday, we heard ...
Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason Koegler Danny Swan December 19, 2022 Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Here are Danny’s ref...
New Management, Same Vibe at The Public Market Molly Sovich December 17, 2022 It's been more than three years since The Public Market first opened its doors in Downtown Wheeling. Since then, the market has been bridging the gap between community and local, healthy and natural foods. This...
Bridgeway Capital ACRE Program to Launch New Cohort in Wheeling Provided December 13, 2022 Program provides small-town creatives with support and resources to achieve business stability The Alliance for Creative Rural Economies (ACRE), a program of Bridgeway Capital’s Creative Business Accel...
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation Projects Alex Panas December 3, 2022 Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from Wheeling Heritage. The organization announced this week that it will...
Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar! Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022 Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of drink crafting, menu building, and renovations at their historic Market Street location, Vue 42 o...
Local Photographer Shares Her Tips For Getting The Perfect Family Photo Riley Carpenter November 21, 2022 With the holidays right around the corner, you might be wondering if the kids or your spouse will cooperate for family photos this year! We know how it can be, whether you get professional portraits taken with ...
Wheeling’s Beloved Science Center Is On The Move! Hanna Perry November 18, 2022 If you’re familiar with Centre Market, then you’ve probably paid a visit to Libby and Robert Strong at the SMART Centre Market to check out their impressive collection of fossils, telescopes, and other interact...
These Popular Toys Were Made Right Here in Glen Dale, W.Va. Candace Nelson November 11, 2022 If you’ve ever pedaled around your neighborhood on a red, yellow and blue plastic Big Wheel, you know the joy of a Marx toy. Or, maybe you’ve bobbed and weaved during a game of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots...
The Time an Eccentric Art Collector Visited Sears Roebuck & Co. in Wheeling Kate Wietor October 18, 2022 When was the last time you had an opportunity to purchase artwork? Living in Wheeling, it’s a pretty easy thing to do. From gallery shows to student art exhibitions to craft fairs, it seems like there is always...
Want to Help Make Wheeling More Dog-Friendly? Here’s How! Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2022 Wheeling Heritage invites the community to attend ‘The Dog-Friendly Wheeling Workshop’ to learn how being a pet-friendly Downtown can be a powerful way to engage and renew the community. The workshop will be he...
The Pine Room Podcast Wins Show of Hands Provided September 30, 2022 After four local business made their pitches, The Pine Room Podcast secured the most votes making them the latest winner of Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands. The newly developed business took home more than $6...
Show of Hands Returns Sept. 28; Who Will Win? Wheeling Heritage Media September 26, 2022 Wheeling Heritage's Show of Hands returns this week with a fresh lineup of local businesses. The community-supported crowd-funding event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 on the third floor of the Wheeling Ar...
Centre Market’s New Manager Has Big Plans For Its Future Jessica Broverman September 21, 2022 This year has offered nothing but growth and positive change throughout Wheeling. From the new construction of downtown housing complexes, the launch of new transportation thanks to Bird scooters, and several n...
RED Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs Provided September 20, 2022 The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a 10-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed...
Fuel Up With Food From These Local Food Trucks Jennifer Materkoski September 16, 2022 What’s not to love about a food truck? From the fun of getting something out of the ordinary to the fast, made-to-order food, it’s no wonder they’re skyrocketing in popularity. Want to try what the Ohio Valley ...
Soap, Ceramics, Sweets and Sports On the Lineup for the Next Show of Hands Provided August 31, 2022 Four local small businesses have been selected from a pool of applicants for Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands. Show of Hands, a community-supported, crowd-funding event, is set to take place September 28 ...
10 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day in Wheeling Alex Panas August 26, 2022 There are national "holidays" for just about anything - from national jelly bean day to pretend to be a time traveler day, there’s truly something for everyone. And today, it’s all about the dogs! Nati...
New Cocktail Bar Opens in South Wheeling Ellery McGregor August 24, 2022 A decent cocktail can be hard to find - but not anymore! You can now enjoy an incredible cocktail with hand-muddled, fresh ingredients imported from around the globe and mixed to perfection right here in Wheeli...
Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream Industry Kate Wietor August 22, 2022 These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted a fix, you’d have to go to a bar – or a counter, to be more specific. Before the dawn of at-home electri...
VIDEO: Sarah’s On Main is Making the Best Bread in WV Wheeling Heritage Media August 5, 2022 Want to try the best bread in West Virginia? Luckily, all you have to do is make a trip over to Sarah’s on Main to get a taste of the renowned salty bread that was recognized earlier this year by Food and Wine ...
Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program Betsy Sweeny July 20, 2022 Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as our organization was considering how to provide gap funding to historic ...
Open Streets Workshop Comes to Centre Market Alex Panas July 19, 2022 When was the last time you took a stroll through the Centre Market neighborhood in Wheeling? What was that experience like? How could it be improved? These are some of the questions that the City of Wheeling, a...
Wheeling’s Cool History of Air Conditioning Kate Wietor July 12, 2022 If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air conditioning. Today, these objects seem essential to our everyday lives, but the 1960 census r...
Four Local Entrepreneurs Hope To Take Home The Top Prize at Show of Hands Wheeling Heritage Media June 29, 2022 On Wednesday, June 29, four local business owners will take the stage at the next Show of Hands, a community-supported crowdfunding event hosted by Wheeling Heritage. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. ...
Wild and Wonderful Women Event to Rock Heritage Port This Weekend Jessica Broverman June 16, 2022 Celebrate the women of West Virginia in luxury at Wheeling’s annual Paint the Town Pink event hosted by Crittenton Services Inc. Each year, Crittenton Services hosts Paint the Town Pink with a theme in mind,...
Show of Hands Returns This Month With Four New Entrepreneurs Provided June 6, 2022 Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on June 29. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Artisan Center, 1400 Main Street, invites attendees to pay $5 to...
Wheeling Heritage’s Handmade Holiday Spring Market Has Something For Everyone Wheeling Heritage Staff May 3, 2022 Wheeling Heritage will host Handmade Holiday Spring Market on Saturday, May 7 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan Center. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature more than 30 juried ar...
More Than Vinyl – Wheeling Record Store Branches Out Tucker Riggleman April 19, 2022 When we imagine the classic record stores of the ’70s and ’80s, we picture plenty of vinyl, cassettes, stereo equipment and band posters – a gathering place for the musically obsessed and fringe artists of the ...
Local Landscaper Wins Show of Hands, Here’s What He Had To Say Alex Panas April 6, 2022 On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, more than 200 people gathered at the Wheeling Artisan Center to celebrate the return of Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands program. This community-supported crowdfunding event provi...
Four Businesses To Compete At Show of Hands This Wednesday Wheeling Heritage Staff March 28, 2022 After a two-year hiatus, Show of Hands will return as an in-person event this Wednesday on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four entrepreneurs will pitch their plans to expand their businesses th...
Midge’s Kitchen Wins Show of Hands Provided November 1, 2021 After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. More than 500 votes were received during the week-long voting period, with Melissa Rebholz, owner of Midge’s...
Wheeling Heritage Accepting Applications for Show of Hands Provided August 30, 2021 Wheeling business owners and entrepreneurs will soon have the chance to win more than $4,000 to help make their ideas a reality. Applications are now open for Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands, a community supp...
Stages Continues to Create, Despite Hardship Rosemary Ketchum November 9, 2020 “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” —Edith Head Owning a small business is tough. Navigating a global pandemic as a small business? Very tough. Wheeling has seen it’s fair share ...
City of Wheeling CARES About Small Businesses Nora Edinger July 27, 2020 Does a hairstylist working on her own qualify for a new round of federal assistance to small businesses? Can a corner store get reimbursed for more than $3,000 spent on plexiglass shields, disposable gloves and...
Support Black-Owned Businesses in the Wheeling Area Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2020 As our community continues to support our Black neighbors by condemning institutional racism and advocating for positive change, many wonder how they can do more. One way is to support small businesses owned by persons of color. Weelunk has compiled a list of Black-owned businesses ranging from hair salons to construction companies that you can support in the Wheeling area.
Boutiques Pivot to Remain Viable During Pandemic Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 8, 2020 Brick-and-mortar storefronts deemed “non-essential” have been impacted dramatically by the COVID-19 pandemic. The unexpected closure of many local boutique shops has their owners scrambling to reinvent small-sc...
DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: Open Wheeling Storefronts End One Era, Start Another Nora Edinger March 11, 2020 The recent closure of downtown fixtures Braunlich’s appliance store and the multi-faceted Outdoor Store may be yet another marker that Wheeling’s mid-century era has come to a close. But that’s no cause for ...
Shop Small on Saturday and Carry a Big Bag Nora Edinger November 29, 2019 Sometimes you just want to shop in your jammies. Sometimes you need everything from an ice scraper to almond butter, and only a big box will do. Other times, you want to smell those coffee beans grinding, ru...
No Shortage of Good Food … and Dinosaurs … at Upcoming Show of Hands Phyllis Sigal October 22, 2019 One is shooting for a "dino-mite" win. Another is no chicken in this match. A third is really working it for the dough. And the fourth one is hoping for a big serving of votes with a cool side of cash. At wh...
Building a Stronger Community — One Gnome at a Time Kelly Strautmann August 17, 2019 There is a place in Wheeling where you can meet new friends and be creative. Where a beautiful resident tortoiseshell cat named Reese will greet you and make you feel welcome. It’s a place where owners Beth ...
Javersak: Job Sea Change the Historic Rule for Wheeling Nora Edinger August 14, 2019 Editor’s note: In continuing coverage of Wheeling employment and business, Weelunk asked local historian David Javersak to put recent job losses in long-time perspective. For a specific examination of health ca...
