Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in Wheeling Karin Butyn March 10, 2023 Editor's Note: As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In this profile, we highlight the inspiring story of Jeanne Carter wh...
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. ...
Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in Wheeling? Here’s Where You Can Go. Alex Walton October 7, 2022 As cities throughout the United States look toward revitalization in the future, the City of Wheeling and its surrounding areas are doing the same. Especially with advancements in technology and the growing pop...
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. ...
Marvel Over These Five Homes For Sale In Wheeling Provided May 20, 2022 Summer is on the horizon and there are some hot new properties available for homebuyers in Wheeling this season. Whether you want a gigantic family home with an in-ground pool, a sleek city apartment within wal...
This Architect Designed Many of Wheeling’s Iconic Buildings Kate Wietor May 16, 2022 What do the Wheeling Clinic, Capitol Theatre, and Twelfth Street Parking Garage have in common? Bricks? Terracotta? Cartouches? Well yes, but in addition, they are three of the many buildings designed by the ar...
New Program Redefines Wellness for Older Adults Jessica Broverman April 26, 2022 The Stifel Fine Arts Center is in the midst of one of its greatest programs yet. The Full Life Art and Wellness Program through Oglebay Institute is for adults over the age of 65 that want to have fun and learn...
On the Market: Historic Woodsdale Home With Plenty of CharmSponsored Provided December 1, 2021 Whether you’re in the market for a large, historic Wheeling home or if you just like getting a behind-the-scenes look at gorgeous real estate, then look no further than 21 Bethany Pike in Woodsdale. This turn o...
Settle Into Your New Home Before the HolidaysSponsored Provided November 17, 2021 While the holiday season might not sound like the best time to buy a new home, you can find some great homes at even better prices during the winter months. After a very competitive year for potential buyers, t...
Fall In Love With These Homes For Sale In WheelingSponsored Provided October 12, 2021 Even as the leaves are falling, great new listings are still out there in a variety of Wheeling neighborhoods! In fact, early fall can be the perfect time to consider buying a new home. Why is this? Many famili...
Bottled Treasure: Discovery Leads to Investigation Alex Warren July 14, 2020 The Stratford Springs Bottling Company may have been closed for over 50 years, but their glass bottles can still be found. One Wheeling family discovered a massive collection in their own backyard.
COVID-19: Sidewalk Chalk Inspirational Messages Offer Hope Phyllis Sigal March 23, 2020 Editor's note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelu...
Little Library Kiosk Whisks You Away to Story Land Nora Edinger November 19, 2019 There are LIBRARIES. And, there are libraries One of the latter — a wee kiosk of books and stripey art — popped up in recent days in the Woodsdale neighborhood of Wheeling. The work of middle schooler Jayma ...
Out of the Ashes Come Bricks and Mortar … Augusta Levy Breaks Ground for New Facility Provided October 7, 2019 The Augusta Levy Learning Center broke ground today, Monday, Oct. 7, for the new “Fortress for Heroes,” at 210 Anthoni Avenue in Wheeling, next to Springhill Suites, located in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling...
Jewish Community Celebrates 170 Years of Worship Christina Fisanick July 31, 2019 Following the second wave of Jewish migration to the United States during the 1840s-80s, the early Jewish community in West Virginia was comprised mainly of German and other central European Immigrants. German ...
Eagle Scouts Pour Sweat Equity Into Pig Path, Picnic Shelter Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 26, 2019 “Do a good turn daily.” That excellent advice is the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America. Local Eagle Scouts have taken that motto to heart over the past few months by working together to upgrade two separate g...
Woodsdale Students Code Robots to Victory Steve Novotney January 26, 2017 Pictured above Left to Right: Campbell Koegler, Alex Taylor, Grant Kenamond, Kathryn Prather, Max Hill Four of these five fifth graders prefer C3PO over R2D2, and they know more than most do about robot...
Duvall’s Has Kept Me Watching For 49 Years Bill Hanna September 7, 2015 2 One of the mainstay, small, family owned businesses in Wheeling is Duvall TV and Appliance located at 1125 National Road. The place has been here (not always at its current location) since Harry Duvall founded ...
Neighborhood Memories Alive In Woodsdale Steve Novotney February 7, 2015 13 By Steve Novotney Weelunk.com (Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles that will include profiles on each of Wheeling’s established neighborhoods.) This is a tough tale for me to tell...
