Explore The Many Islands of the Ohio RiverTaylor Abbott April 19, 2023The Ohio River is one of the most picturesque and fascinating waterways in the United States. The river’s scenic beauty,...
Wheeling Haunts Episode One: Haunting on the IslandWheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2022Are you ready for some spooky history? Weelunk and Wheeling Heritage Media are proud to present the first episode of...
A Brief Look at Wheeling’s Boating HistoryEllery McGregor September 7, 2022As we approach the end of a long, hot Wheeling summer, the Ohio River is seeing a surge in people...
Mary B. Greene: The Ohio River’s Leading Lady (Part 2)Taylor Abbott March 4, 2021By 1946, Mary was in her late 70s but still very much an active presence on the Gordon C. Greene....
Mary B. Greene: The Ohio River’s Leading Lady (Part 1)Taylor Abbott March 3, 2021“When you marry a riverman, you marry the river too. That’s the code of steamboatin’.” -Mary B. Greene Owning steamboats...
A River Runs Through It: Making a Houseboat into a HomeTaylor Abbott December 1, 2020“Cozy, isn’t it?” “Cozy?!… A good fart would give you a concussion!” That hilarious exchange came from none other than...
A River Runs Through It: The Thomas FamilyTaylor Abbott September 28, 2020Author’s Note: It is an honor to be invited and share this story of my ancestral journey with our Weelunk...
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: Steamer Disaster on the Ohio on July 4, 1882Taylor Abbott July 20, 2020On July 4th, 1882, the steamboat Scioto would make its final journey down the Ohio River. Taylor Abbott, a descendant of the boat's captain, tells the story of the disaster that would grip the nation.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: A Tale of Two CapitalsTaylor Abbott June 20, 2020Editor’s note: Throughout Wheeling’s history, one aspect has remained a constant — the Ohio River. From the birthplace of the...
Surfing the Ohio River: A Look at Inland SurfersNora Edinger June 2, 2020Bryan Murray has surfed in the zone. Deep inside a tube of rushing water and light. So removed from the rest...
Out Deep, Where the Submariners GoRich Knoblich October 8, 2017Note: This is a fictional tale. Rich Knoblich, WV storyteller and a regular winner of the Liar Contest at the...
Catfish Fishing on the Ohio RiverEarl Nicodemus February 15, 2017A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work! – Unknown Cover picture – Russ Cook...
