Insights from a Master GardenerWeelunk Staff January 22, 2024With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures in the forecast, planning your backyard garden might be the furthest thing...
That Fabulous Tree Is Talking Again!Steve Novotney December 15, 2023Editor’s Note: The Talking Tree is a Wheeling legend. Whether you find her endearing or a little creepy, it remains...
The Magic of Tradition at E. Black & Son NurseryKelly Strautmann November 28, 2023Originally published 11-30-19. The holidays are all about traditions, and I have one that is very special. It started when...
13 Things to do on Friday the 13thEmma Wiley October 13, 2023Are you ready for a Friday the 13th filled with chills, thrills, and adventure? We have you covered with 13...
An Insider’s Guide to the Rocky Horror Shadow Cast Experience at the Capitol TheatreMakayla Carney October 4, 2023Get ready, Wheeling. Gold shorts and feather boas are coming your way. On October 8, THE “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...
Heritage Music BluesFest is a Recipe for FunSponsoredWheeling CVB and Jeremy Morris August 9, 2023Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing...
What Local Farmers Markets Mean to Our CommunityMatthew Rafa August 4, 2023Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond....
Second Annual Sunflower Event Happening This Weekend in WellsburgJustice Hudson July 28, 2023Are you thinking about what to do this weekend? Dreaming of getting out of the city to get some fresh...
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...
Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year HonorProvided July 12, 2023Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....
100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown BuildingJustice Hudson July 10, 2023When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...
These Explosive Regulations Date Back to the 1900sKate Wietor July 3, 2023Nights can be noisy in the summer. From wild critters moving about to folks staying out late to take advantage...
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Combines Theater and Art in Unique WaysJustice Hudson May 30, 2023When David Widder-Varhegyi first discovered Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man play written by David Macmillon with Johnny Donahoe, in 2016...
This Incredible Historic House Restoration was Nine Years in the MakingHaley Steed May 25, 2023Born and raised on Wheeling Island, Jason Bradcovich saw the house every day: a once-glorious example of Victorian-era architecture that...
The Inspiration Behind A Female-Driven Documentary ScreeningAlex Panas March 14, 2023When it comes to community involvement, one of the perks of living in a city the size of Wheeling is...
I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned…Adam Marquart January 25, 2023If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners BuildingKate Wietor January 11, 2023The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug CompanyEllen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move...
Five Ways to Celebrate Hannukah This YearJessica Broverman December 21, 2022We are in the midst of Hannukah, folks! This means enjoying time with family, being thankful for all that we...
The Weird and Wonderful Holiday Acts of Theatre PastHaley Steed December 18, 2022The holiday season brings with it feelings of nostalgia. This nostalgia of Christmas past led me on a hunt for...
New Management, Same Vibe at The Public MarketMolly Sovich December 17, 2022It’s been more than three years since The Public Market first opened its doors in Downtown Wheeling. Since then, the...
This Man is Making Plaster Restoration Accessible to Historic HomeownersHaley Steed December 9, 2022Maybe you don’t know Sarel, but if you’ve been to the Capitol Theatre, the First State Capitol Building, the Scottish...
Building Stabilization to Begin on 1400 Block of Market StreetAlex Panas December 6, 2022Driving through Downtown Wheeling, it’s easy to get distracted by all of the traffic cones and construction and forget what...
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation ProjectsAlex Panas December 3, 2022Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from...
This Thanksgiving, Have The Conversation of a LifetimeAlex Panas November 23, 2022As a platform dedicated to telling Wheeling’s story, the team here at Weelunk is familiar with what it takes to...
DiCarlo’s Pizza: A Cultural IconJeremy Morris November 4, 2022Originally published July 22, 2019 There are only two kinds of pizza, good pizza and very good pizza. — Peter...
5 Haunted Ohio Valley Locations To Explore on Your Next Ghost HuntKaden Bednarek October 31, 2022The Ohio Valley has many haunted locations for those who are interested in exploring the unknown. In fact, many paranormal...
Myth or Legend? The Haunting of Tunnel Green Lives OnCassie Bendel October 28, 2022Originally published Oct. 23, 2020. Ask anyone from Wheeling about Tunnel Green and the first thing you’ll hear is “it’s...
Think Pink Breast Cancer Event Raises Money for Local IndividualsJennifer Materkoski October 12, 2022October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those in the Ohio Valley looking to show their support can do so...
Q and A: Denny Magruder, General Manager of Wesbanco ArenaSteve Novotney September 30, 2022Originally published November 23, 2014 Sammy Hagar played Wheeling in the early 1980s. So did Sha Na Na. Kansas, .38...
Centre Market’s New Manager Has Big Plans For Its FutureJessica Broverman September 21, 2022This year has offered nothing but growth and positive change throughout Wheeling. From the new construction of downtown housing complexes,...
Open Streets Workshop Comes to Centre MarketAlex Panas July 19, 2022When was the last time you took a stroll through the Centre Market neighborhood in Wheeling? What was that experience...
Talented Cast Delivers New Take on Well-Known StoryProvided July 13, 2022Oglebay Institute’s Parcel Players present a new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel “Little Women.” The production is...
Dinosaurs Will Roar Again at a New People’s University Series on July 21Provided July 6, 2022It’s the summer of dinosaurs, and the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling invites patrons to learn all about the...
Eat Locally and Seasonally All Summer Long With Grow OVAngela Hawk June 23, 2022Last summer, as a relative newcomer to the area, I was thrilled to learn that we have a great Community...
This New Group Wants To Make The Friendly City FriendlierThe Friendlier City Project June 21, 2022Wheeling has long been known as “The Friendly City,” but we – the Friendlier City Project – are a small...
Local Runner’s Tips For Hitting the Road This SummerIming Chang May 18, 2022With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, I’m sure you’re all as eager as I am to...
Artists Come Together This Saturday For Live Mural PaintingAlex Panas May 11, 2022Public art can be a powerful tool for bringing people together. Art provides a sense of place and instills pride...
Ready for Some Spring Cleaning? We Have All The Tips You Need!Jessica Broverman April 12, 2022You’re sitting on the sofa enjoying a cup of coffee; maybe reading a book or watching the kids play. Then...
Local Landscaper Wins Show of Hands, Here’s What He Had To SayAlex Panas April 6, 2022On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, more than 200 people gathered at the Wheeling Artisan Center to celebrate the return of...
Four Businesses To Compete At Show of Hands This WednesdayWheeling Heritage Staff March 28, 2022After a two-year hiatus, Show of Hands will return as an in-person event this Wednesday on the third floor of...
New Program Teaches Teens How To Farm Flowers and MoreAlex Panas March 22, 2022Gardening can be a fun way for kids to learn practical life skills, and Grow Ohio Valley is giving teens...
Geography and Planning Students See the Value of Rehabilitating NeighborhoodsProvided February 23, 2022West Liberty University students discovered the importance of tax credits to historic neighborhoods recently when they visited East Wheeling and...
January Real Estate: Luxury in the Heart of OglebaySponsoredProvided January 31, 2022Lots of folks in the Wheeling area like to refer to Oglebay Park as “the jewel of the city!” Those...
This Local Florist Wants To Help Make The Holidays MagicalSarah Clark December 3, 2021Are you looking for new ways to beautify your home this holiday season? Have you always dreamed of making your...
A Doggone Good Boy Helps Locals HealSarah Clark November 23, 2021What is more comforting than the affection of a four-legged friend? There probably isn’t much. That’s why the Ohio Valley...
Bugs and Books: See What the Ohio County Public Library Has Been Up ToNayt Knapp October 18, 2021Over the summer, Sean Duffy of the Ohio County Public Library put together a program to celebrate insects and their...
Paw Paw Season in West VirginiaMelissa Rebholz September 22, 2021“Now when you pick a paw paw or a prickly pear and you pick a raw paw, next time beware.”...
How One Couple Turned a $1 Church Into Their Dream HomeTaylor Abbott September 3, 2021Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 14, 2020. We’re resharing this story now as this incredible home...
Weelunk’s Top 10 Articles Written by Emma WileyWeelunk Staff August 25, 2021If you’re a local history buff, then you’ve probably enjoyed reading at least a few of the stories written by...
