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Crosscurrents Art Exhibit Opens June 25th at Stifel Center

Provided June 24, 2020

Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents exhibition will take place again this year at its Stifel Fine Arts Center. While no opening...

The West Virginia Snakes Club and its Historic Location

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 24, 2020

First of all, where in the world did the name “West Virginia Snakes Club” come from? And is “Snake” singular...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 21

Nora Edinger June 21, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

Speakers, Performers and More Part of Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday

Phyllis Sigal June 18, 2020

Resilience. Endurance. Commitment. That’s what we’re seeing in the Ohio Valley — as is proven by the fact that a...

DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: Connors ‘Cornering’ the Market

Nora Edinger June 15, 2020

Editor’s note: In this occasional series, Weelunk has looked at downtown’s re-development — from the biggest catalysts to block-by-block changes....

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 20

Nora Edinger June 14, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

Keeping Music Live – A Musician’s Life During COVID-19

Kyle Knox June 9, 2020

Wearing a vintage concert T-shirt, singing every word to every song, dancing indiscriminately and connecting with people who enjoy the...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 19

Nora Edinger June 7, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

The Inspiration, Wisdom, And Courage Of Ann Thomas

Steve Novotney June 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

Corey Kidd Finds Balance During COVID-19 … On a Unicycle

Phyllis Sigal May 27, 2020

Nope, she didn’t want to join the circus as a kid. But, as an adult, Corey Kidd decided to take...

WEEREAD: Quiet Dell

Stacey Miller Sacco May 23, 2020

A Small West Virginia Town Hides a Big Secret By 1931, the Great Depression had most of the nation in...

Tough Times Produce Tasty Treats 

Betsy Sweeny May 19, 2020

Now’s the time to learn from our Appalachian roots and make do with what we have. With the shelter-in-place order,...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 16

Nora Edinger May 17, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

AS I SEE IT: Things to Remember — COVID-19 Edition

Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 16, 2020

Back in 1970-71 in Miss Sharon Miller’s third-grade classroom at Valley Grove School, we budding writers were asked to hone...

GROW OV Plants the Seed for Local Victory Gardens Campaign

Laura Jackson Roberts May 13, 2020

As spring trickles into the Ohio Valley, most residents remain isolated in their homes. It can be difficult and frustrating,...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 15

Nora Edinger May 10, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

A Letter to My Daughters in the Time of COVID-19 — (That They Should Probably Never Read)

Kelly Strautmann May 2, 2020

Everything moved so fast in March. On a Monday we were saying, “You know, this has the potential to get...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 13

Nora Edinger April 26, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 12

Nora Edinger April 19, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

Weelunk Introduces Interactive Multimedia & More!

Wheeling Heritage Media April 17, 2020

Finding a way to stay connected to the Wheeling community is especially important during this period of social distancing. Looking...

‘Home of the Brave’ Project Recognizes Those on the Frontlines

Provided April 16, 2020

We all know someone who is putting on a brave face right now to support our community in this time...

The Alpha: Ye Olde Memories

Phyllis Sigal April 14, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 11

Nora Edinger April 12, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

COVID-19: Shopping Small is Good for the Local Economy – and Maybe Your Health, Too

Jennifer Materkoski April 8, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 10

Nora Edinger April 5, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

After Successful Facebook Live Event, August Levy Encourages Community to ‘Light Up Blue’ for Autism Awareness Month

Provided March 31, 2020

Wheeling, WV – On Friday, March 27, more than 300 people tuned in to a Facebook Live concert put on...

ROBERTS RUMINATES: Boxed In

Laura Jackson Roberts March 28, 2020

Author’s note: These are unprecedented and anxious times. We feel alone and isolated. It’s important to take the spread of...

WOMEN IN HISTORY: A Nun’s Life — Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Nora Edinger March 24, 2020

Editor’s note: Of all the forms of spirituality practiced in Wheeling, perhaps the least understood is that of the various...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 8

Nora Edinger March 22, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

A Note to Our Readers

Alex Weld March 19, 2020

eelunk shares Wheeling’s story. And right now, Wheeling’s story has taken an unexpected turn. Just like the rest of the...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 6

Nora Edinger March 8, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

A Progressive Education in Our Backyard: Olney Friends School

SponsoredLaura Jackson Roberts March 3, 2020

magine a school of the future. Class sizes are small, and discussions are broad and ongoing. Students receive a progressive...

‘Suspended Aggravation’: Chapter 5

Nora Edinger March 1, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

BluesDays at River City Returns for Three Sundays in March

Provided February 29, 2020

How many times have you heard people say, “Wheeling? Sure, I’ve passed through there.” Wheeling certainly is a throughway to...

DOWNTOWN LIVING: Just the Right Downsize for Orphy and Mary Jo

Phyllis Sigal February 21, 2020

rphy and Mary Jo Klempa are not part of the new wave of “downtowners.” It was about six years ago...

‘Suspended Aggravation’: Chapter 3

Nora Edinger February 16, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

AS I SEE IT: Empty Shelters, Full Hearts

Ellen Brafford McCroskey February 15, 2020

hio, Brooke and Marshall County Animal Shelters recently shocked the community by announcing that they were “out of dogs.” Wait...

‘Suspended Aggravation’: Chapter 2

Nora Edinger February 9, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

‘Suspended Aggravation’: Chapter 1

Nora Edinger February 2, 2020

Editor’s note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some...

DOWNTOWN LIVING: The Writing on the Wall at Boury Lofts Was a Good Sign

Phyllis Sigal January 29, 2020

Editor’s note: While downtown Wheeling living has always been a thing, it seems as if there are more apartments than...

WEEasked: ‘Proud West Virginian’ Barbara LaRue

Phyllis Sigal January 27, 2020

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

BILL HOGAN’S MUSINGS: The Alpha and the Omega

Bill Hogan January 18, 2020

Share your memories of Ye Olde Alpha with Weelunk.

Held Together by Stories: A Special Lunch With Books Remembers OVMC

Kelly Strautmann January 11, 2020

was born there. I graduated from there. My children were born there. These statements were heard more than once at...

The History of the West Virginia Hot Dog

Laura Jackson Roberts January 10, 2020

I just ate my first West Virginia Hot Dog yesterday down at Tito’s Sloppy Doggs. In the past, my relationship...

DOWNTOWN LIVING: Church Bells Get Her to Work on Time

Phyllis Sigal January 8, 2020

Editor’s note: While downtown Wheeling living has always been a thing, it seems as if there are more apartments than...

CONTEST: How Did You Meet the Love of Your Life?

Phyllis Sigal January 3, 2020

Share your story in Weelunk’s “How WEE Met” contest and win a “Romance Weekend” prize package from Oglebay! Details below....

OLD CHURCHES, NEW LIFE (Part 2): Buildings Are Real Gems

Alex Panas December 31, 2019

Writer’s note: When thinking of Wheeling’s scenery, it’s hard to turn a corner without marveling at one of the city’s...

ROBERTS RUMINATES: Traditions, Toilets and Trickery

Laura Jackson Roberts December 25, 2019

o matter what holiday we celebrate, our yearly traditions anchor us. They keep us grounded in times of joy and...

Wrapping Up Ho-Ho-Home for the Holidays

Nora Edinger December 16, 2019

Editor’s note: Weelunk updates a story we shared four years ago about a business that ships various tastes of Wheeling...

Surprise Symphony (and a Conundrum or Two)

Ryan Norman December 15, 2019

o, it’s not Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 (popularly known as the Surprise Symphony). It’s what the Wheeling Symphony is delivering...