Behind the Stall at Oglebay StablesBrittany Friend July 7, 2025If you’ve ever wanted to take a break from everyday life, breathe in fresh air, or reconnect with nature in...
Where Roots Run Deep: Loveland Community Garden is Growing More than Just VegetablesShawna Safreed June 30, 2025Tucked between the neighborhood streets of 3rd and Richland Avenue in the Warwood community lies the Loveland Community Garden. What...
Growing Up Warwood: A Neighborhood Officially HonoredRiley Carpenter June 25, 2025There’s something about Warwood that stays with you. For me, it’s playing outside between neighbors’ houses, pulling out bags and...
A New Way to Sip and Stroll: Introducing PODA to Downtown WheelingIsabella Droginske May 16, 2025The warm summer winds have moved in on Wheeling and with them come Heritage Port concerts, food festivals, and major...
Vigilant Bookstore’s Next Chapter: Progress at the Historic FirehouseAdeline Boggs April 11, 2025Chuck and Vera Wood, the owners of the Vigilant bookstore, purchased the old North Wheeling Firehouse at 650 Main Street...
Wheeling’s Lesser Known Comics Publisher, David CampitiLiam Buchanan April 9, 2025When we think of American comics, our minds tend to gravitate toward the superhero oriented books that have been published...
Welcome Spring with Fitness and Fresh Bites at Flying Spoon, Wheeling’s Yoga CafeLiam Buchanan March 5, 2025As winter fades and spring begins to bloom, it’s the perfect time to recharge your body and nourish your soul....
McColloch’s Leap: Historic Revolutionary War Monument Restored in WheelingJay Frey February 28, 2025Major Samuel McColloch’s “leap” stands as one of the most famous acts of pioneer heroism in the Upper Ohio Valley....
Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation Gives Wheeling’s Past a New FutureLiam Buchanan February 17, 2025It’s been nearly 12 years since local grassroots efforts to preserve one of Wheeling’s oldest surviving cemeteries began. Overlooking the...
Discover Elegance and Empowerment at Moonlight Intimate ApparelRiley Carpenter February 3, 2025Step into Moonlight Intimate Apparel in Wheeling’s Centre Market and experience more than just a lingerie store—it’s a destination where...
Elmhurst: A Legacy of Friendship and Philanthropy in WheelingRiley Carpenter January 24, 2025Nestled in the scenic Pleasant Valley of Wheeling, West Virginia, Elmhurst: The House of Friendship is more than just an...
Why Wheeling: The Viles Family (The Christmas House)Olivia Beihl January 22, 2025From the Festival of Lights to the iconic Wheeling Christmas Parade, our city has a plethora of Christmas Time activities....
Founding Families of Wheeling: The Dimmey Family Journey and LegacyBarb Hudson January 15, 2025Immigration stories are woven into the fabric of Wheeling’s history. Many in the Wheeling community have stories to share about...
After 24 Years, Wheeling’s Imperial Teacher Store Says GoodbyeAdeline Boggs January 13, 2025Imperial Teacher Store, 24 Years of Serving Local Teachers After 24 incredible years, the Imperial Teacher’s Store is closing its...
Witness to Disaster: The Story of Warwood’s Forgotten 1925 Train DerailmentBarb Hudson January 3, 2025It was a rainy October afternoon in 1925 when Warwood became the site of a devastating train derailment. This disaster...
Nollaig na mBan: Celebrate Women’s Christmas in WheelingRiley Carpenter December 27, 2024Nollaig na mBan: A Tradition of Rest, Reflection, and Reconnection As the busy holiday season comes to a close, women...
Aliens, Art, and Acts of Kindness: Wheeling’s Maria Kipp ConnectionAngela Hawk December 23, 2024In early August, a message popped up on my Facebook from my old graduate school friend, Nicole: “Hi Angela, I...
Help Shape the Magic: Your City of Lights Sweepstakes!Wheeling Heritage Staff December 20, 2024A Transformed Downtown, Ready to Shine As Wheeling prepares to celebrate the 40th Fantasy in Lights Parade next year, there’s...
A Season of Spectacular Shows at the Capitol TheatreCourtney Mellor December 18, 2024The historic Capitol Theatre continues to host an impressive array of events this winter and spring. From festive holiday performances...
Wheeling Symphony 95th Anniversary: Celebrating Nearly a Century of Music and CommunityBarb Hudson and Kai Harris December 11, 2024A Humble Beginning: The Vision of Eleanor D. Caldwell In a small living room nearly a century ago, Eleanor D....
6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market: This Saturday, December 7Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2024Wheeling’s favorite holiday shopping event is back and bigger than ever! The 6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market, sponsored by Wheeling...
Oglebay’s Festival of Lights: 40 Years of Innovation and Community SpiritIsabella Droginske December 2, 2024Oglebay’s Festival of Lights celebrates four decades of lighting up the Upper Ohio Valley and bringing innovation to the community....
Shop Small in Wheeling: Making Your PlanAdeline Boggs November 27, 2024With the Holiday Season upon us, Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! This year, the annual holiday lands...
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence: Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet MetalSarah Clark November 25, 2024The journey of what is now one of the nation’s top 15 roofing contractors began with humble roots, marked by...
How is CO.STARTERS Fueling Entrepreneurial Growth in Wheeling?Tessa Weisenborn November 22, 2024If you drive downtown on Monday nights, after 5 PM, the lights of the newly renovated Wheeling Artisan Center and...
‘Tis the Season for Hockey and Holiday Fun with the Wheeling NailersOlivia Beihl November 20, 2024It’s that time of year again for Thanksgiving festivities with family, Christmas celebrations around the Ohio Valley, and the Wheeling...
Centre Market: Where History Meets Vibrant CultureRiley Carpenter and Kai Harris November 18, 2024Wheeling is a city that thrives on community spirit and a deep respect for its history, and nowhere is this...
Wheeling Park Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of CommunityRiley Carpenter November 15, 2024For a century, Wheeling Park has been the heart of our community—a place where generations have gathered to celebrate, play,...
Le Chic Meets Studio 27: Wheeling’s New Glam DestinationRiley Carpenter November 13, 2024Wheeling’s Newest Glam Spot: Studio 27 Hair Salon Wheeling is buzzing with the opening of Studio 27 Hair Salon! Located...
Mission Possible: Wheeling University’s Challenger Learning Center Inspires Tomorrow’s Space ExplorersKarin Butyn November 11, 2024The Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University: Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Explorers In 1985, Christa McAuliffe, a social...
Feast Local: Thanksgiving Turkeys & Sides at the Public MarketProvided November 8, 2024Grow Ohio Valley Encourages Community to Include Public Market in Thanksgiving Preparations Grow Ohio Valley is inviting the community to...
A Night Under the Stars: The 13th Annual Wheeling SleepOutShelby Hlad November 6, 2024On Friday, November 1, the Wheeling community came together under the stars for an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and...
A Wheeling Icon Celebrates 50 Years as a National Historic LandmarkEmma Wiley November 4, 2024One of the most iconic structures in the Wheeling skyline is celebrating 50 years as a National Historic Landmark: the...
Dine Al Fresco This Fall in WheelingRiley Carpenter and Makayla Carney November 1, 2024Summer may technically be over, but as long as the weather allows us to slip into our shorts, we can...
Nail City Record Celebrates 7 Years in Business This Halloween!Provided October 31, 2024Nail City Record is excited to celebrate its 7th anniversary with a spooktacular lineup of discounts, giveaways, and prize drawings....
Discovering NB Café: A New Gem in Downtown WheelingOlivia Beihl October 28, 2024As Wheeling continues to expand, so does our curiosity about new businesses in our community! One exciting new addition is...
The Unbelievable and Highly Improbable Story of The Wheeling University Women’s Rugby TeamDean Connors October 23, 2024Did you know that Wheeling University has a women’s rugby team? Even more surprising is that this team is currently...
Halloween on the Plaza Slated for FridayProvided October 21, 2024Event Includes a Screening of “Casper” WHEELING, W.VA. – Join us for some tricks, treats and a screening of the movie, Casper during...
Kick Off Your Weekend with Halloween Family Fun!Riley Carpenter October 18, 2024It’s spooky season in Wheeling, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly Halloween events to get your little goblins and ghouls...
A Whimsical Journey to the Christmas Shoppe with Jeremiah FreelandRiley Carpenter October 14, 2024As the leaves turn golden and a crisp chill fills the air, the spirit of the holidays begins to beckon....
Summer Supper Social on the PlazaMelissa Rebholz September 10, 2024Some folks see orange cones, closed streets, massive potholes and never-ending construction when they drive through downtown, but Sarah Lydick...
The Wheeling Artisan Center Then and NowMakayla Carney August 22, 2024It was decided by vote. At least partially. By calling the “heritage hotline” in 1995, the public of Wheeling could...
From City Hospital to OVMC: Generations of CareTaylor Abbott August 7, 2024Picture yourself walking through the heart of any city. What catches your eye? It’s not just the towering buildings or...
Warwood Farmers Market Celebrates Opportunities, Affordable Fresh Produce, and Community SpiritProvided July 31, 2024On July 23, the Warwood Farmers Market will celebrate the mini-grant award from the WV Farmers Market Association with a...
New Creative Crosswalks Brighten Up Centre MarketAlex Panas June 4, 2024Some art is created to last a lifetime, while other pieces are more temporary. Both enrich our lives in their...
Friendlier City Project Prepares for Second Pride on the Plaza in WheelingAlex Panas June 3, 2024With Pride Month officially underway, one local group is gearing up for a daylong celebration of LGBTQ+ acceptance, achievements, rights,...
How Meet Me in the Alley Reflects Wheeling’s GrowthAlex Panas May 31, 2024A lot can change in 10 years. Looking back to what Downtown Wheeling was like in 2014, it’s impossible not...
Hunt for Wheeling History with Ritchietown RenaissanceGriffin Nordstrom May 21, 2024May is Historic Preservation Month, and Ritchietown Renaissance Inc. is celebrating the unique architecture of South Wheeling with a photo...
Wheeling Made Music: Ananga Martin Releases New AlbumMakayla Carney May 17, 2024For those who have found themselves enjoying a courtyard music night at Later Aligator, or lounging at the Purple Fiddle...
YNST Celebrates the “New Traditions” of AppalachiaMakayla Carney May 15, 2024“There’s this throughline that connects Appalachia together,” Adam explained, “and it’s obviously the mountains.” Though a half-joke, the Applalatican mountains...
