The Road From Small Town to Published Author: Two Marshall County Natives Release Books Kelly Strautmann June 27, 2020 Author’s note: It was a pleasure to write about two people from my small hometown — a younger schoolmate and friend, and my own brother. Cameron, West Virginia, a tiny town about 30 miles south of Whee...
“Moundsville” — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in Documentary Nora Edinger December 5, 2018 The odds are good you’ll see someone you know on screen if you attend the Friday premiere of a feature documentary focused on Moundsville. Marc Harshman, state poet laureate, is among those interviewed. So is E...
The I-68 Energy Corridor- Part 2 Steve Novotney January 18, 2018 1 (Editor’s Note: This is the second of two reports that will update Weelunk readers on the current status of the proposal to extend U.S. Interstate 68 from the Morgantown area to Moundsville.) There are obsta...
The I-68 Energy Corridor- Part 1 Steve Novotney January 17, 2018 1 (Editor’s Note: This is the first of two reports that will update Weelunk readers on the current status of the proposal to extend U.S. Interstate 68 from the Morgantown area to Moundsville.) Bob Miller was r...
Krishna Gold: Part 1 Steve Novotney August 19, 2017 10 (Writer’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories that will concentrate on the development and history of the New Vrindaban community in Marshall County.) (more…)...
Local ‘Slash’ Parent Earns Her College Degree Steve Novotney June 18, 2017 7 Her father passed away when she was only 6 years old, and she’s raised her two daughters without a father even close to being in the picture. Wheeling resident Amy Jo Hutchinson was forced to fill both roles...
Kennel Owners Uncertain About Their Future Steve Novotney April 7, 2017 5 UPDATE: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice did veto Senate Bill 437 today in Wheeling and now the legislation will initially return to the Senate for override consideration. If Senate leadership refuses to pick...
The Warrior Trail Is A Hike Like No Other Jesse Mestrovic November 11, 2016 1 The Warrior Trail is a path that was used used for 5,000 years by Native Americans, and is now used by hiking and backpacking enthusiasts. The original route was used as a commerce trail going from the Monongah...
Relax In The Trees At Grand Vue Park Steve Novotney October 21, 2016 Some may believe it’s one of those plans, one commissioned by a branch of government simply so officials could profess their eyes are on the future of the area over which they govern, but that definitely does n...
Weelunk Weekender Jeremy Morris July 22, 2016 Yes! It's gonna a be a hot one. It wouldn't be Italian Festival without a lot of humidity and a little bit of rain, or is it a lot of rain and a little bit of humidity? Either way there is plen...
A Day On The Grand Vue Adventure Course Kathleen Wack June 20, 2016 Looking for a fun adventure for your family? It’s touted as the “Playground for All Ages,” but it’s really called the "Aerial Adventure Course" at Grand Vue Park. The park is located in Moundsville, and as Gra...
Winners of the Marshall County Photo Contest Jesse Mestrovic February 29, 2016 The Greater Moundsville Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the conclusion of the first ever Marshall County Photo Contest, which ran from November 23 to February 15. Thank you to everyone wh...
