Mission Possible: Wheeling University’s Challenger Learning Center Inspires Tomorrow’s Space Explorers
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...
WEERock: Silver Rail Bar & GrillCrin Joy April 5, 2024It was four years ago in 2020 when the world got quiet due to COVID-19 restrictions and live music had...
The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter EggsKate Wietor March 29, 2024Originally published April 5, 2023 Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky!...
This Group is Preserving South Wheeling, One Building at a TimeRosemary Ketchum January 3, 2024Ritchietown Renaissance, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving South Wheeling’s historic resources and heritage, recently received a rather large...
The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus ClubKate Wietor September 19, 2023Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...
Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream IndustryKate Wietor August 21, 2023These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted...
Every Community Needs a Hero—and a Couple of Bucks!Rosemary Ketchum August 3, 2023Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past,...
What Do a Ceramic Crock, a Beer Glass, and Old Letterhead Have in Common?Ryan Stanton July 18, 2023While teaching the history of Wheeling at Wheeling Park High School, I often use artifacts that I have collected to...
Find Out Where You Can Have Fitness, Food, and Fun Under One Roof!Karin Butyn July 17, 2023“The vision is for this to be a place where you can grab a drink with friends after doing something...
This New Group is on a Mission to Preserve South Wheeling’s Historic BuildingsEllen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023Much of Wheeling is experiencing a season of renewal. Both historic renovations and new builds can be seen in various...
Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In TownKate Wietor February 21, 2023This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project,...
West Virginia’s First Trade School Was Located Right Here in WheelingRosemary Ketchum January 20, 2023The very first vocational school in West Virginia was located right here in Wheeling – South Wheeling to be exact....
New Cocktail Bar Opens in South WheelingEllery McGregor August 24, 2022A decent cocktail can be hard to find – but not anymore! You can now enjoy an incredible cocktail with...
These Dedicated Parishioners Are Keeping Ukrainian Traditions Alive in WheelingAdam Marquart August 12, 2022After the war broke out in Ukraine in February of 2022, the country quickly received international attention and an outpouring...
Preserve WV AmeriCorps Positions Open in Wheeling – Weelunk’s Outgoing AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her ExperienceKate Wietor August 10, 2022It’s bittersweet to write this, but my time in Wheeling is coming to a close. Just one year ago, I...
Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant ProgramBetsy Sweeny July 20, 2022Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as...
The South Wheeling Woman Who Became A Baseball LegendKate Wietor April 4, 2022Rose Gacioch, a groundbreaking athlete from South Wheeling is well known for her time in the All American Girls Baseball...
South Wheeling Residents Hoping to Save the Historic Hobbs House from DemolitionProvided April 1, 2022South Wheeling residents are banding together in an effort to spare the historic Hobbs House from demolition. One of the...
The Secret Lives of Wheeling’s PigeonsKate Wietor January 5, 2022Pigeons. Doves. Rats with wings. All names for Columba livia— our humble city pigeon. Have you seen the flock of...
New Bar with a Long History Opens in South WheelingMelissa Rebholz October 19, 2021As the new Silver Rail Bar and Grill opens in South Wheeling under the ownership of Steven Mitchell and Ezra...
Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Walking Tour of Schmulbach Brewery ComplexWheeling Heritage Media July 20, 2021If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach, check out this bonus video! In this episode, Betsy Sweeny and...
South Wheeling Residents Sparking Change in Their NeighborhoodRosemary Ketchum January 4, 2021Wheeling is made of many different neighborhoods. Each with its own distinct culture and history. South Wheeling, which was once...
Tradition Lives On: Wheeling Food Tour, One Year LaterRich Wooding September 30, 2020They came from places like Galicia in Ukraine and Zahle in Lebanon. Or Italy or Ireland or Poland or Germany....
South Wheeling Historic District Listed on National Register of Historic PlacesWheeling Heritage Media March 9, 2020outh Wheeling was added to the National Register of Historic Places last week as a historic district. The new district...
Walter of Wetzel Street: The Wheeling Foundations of an International Labor LegendNick Musgrave September 3, 2018On Sept. 1, 1907, two German immigrants, Valentine and Anna Reuther, welcomed their second child to the world. A healthy...
Culture and Community Growing in South WheelingJosh Smith September 26, 2016The city of Wheeling, W.Va. has a rich and colorful history. Wheeling was home to many prosperous businesses including iron,...
