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The Mysteries of Mabel: Journalist, Working Woman, and Mother

Emma Wiley June 28, 2021

Mabel Hull first became a mystery due to a collection of her scrapbooks at the Ohio County Public Library. The...

WEEREAD: Mountaineers are Always Free

Anna Cipoletti June 18, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, West Virginia will celebrate the anniversary of its statehood. With its official motto “Montani Semper Liberi”...

Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley

Alex Panas June 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery...

This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum

Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2021

Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian...

Local Preservation Program Makes a National Impact

Rich Wooding May 28, 2021

There are countless buildings across the country that require a specific skill set to restore them to their former glory....

WEEREAD: Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and the Struggle for Control of Mother’s Day

Anna Cipoletti May 8, 2021

On May 8, 1914, the United States Congress officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and the...

Butch Maxwell Directs Killer Comedy at Towngate

Provided April 30, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. (April 27, 2021) – – Comedic tales of revenge, blackmail, sex, money and jealousy are themes in Towngate...

Spring Cleaning? How the Clean Blockers of the 1940s Can Inspire Today’s Volunteers

Emma Wiley April 19, 2021

As flowers are blooming, seasonal allergies are flourishing, and warmer weather is in the air…so is spring cleaning. Today, members...

COVID-19: A Year of Reflection and Finding Small Joys

Courtney Chase April 12, 2021

As I waited for the first dose of my COVID-19 vaccine, it was as if the entire year of viral...

Local Nutrition Experts Share Their Tips for Eating Well

Melissa Rebholz March 31, 2021

March is National Nutrition Month, which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote...

Father-Son Duo Creates Podcast to Spread Positivity

Sarah Clark March 12, 2021

“Everything we do is about love. We’re doing it without a pat on the back. Where do we go from...

Local Group Seeking Nominations for Champion of Children Awards

Provided March 10, 2021

Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Phone: (304) 232.5600 E-Mail: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com Wheeling, WV – Nominations are now being accepted for...

Genealogical Research – Using the U. S. Census (Part 3)

Anna Cipoletti February 23, 2021

Click here for part 1 or part 2. In this installment of our genealogical research series, we are going to...

Weelunk’s Favorite WV Podcasts

Weelunk Staff February 9, 2021

Whether you want to learn about history, indulge in true crime stories, or hear what your favorite local entertainers have...

Cumberland W. Posey: The Millionaire Industrialist You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Taylor Abbott February 2, 2021

Wheeling’s long association with the steel and coal industries is one of the defining parts of its storied history. The...

A Love Letter to Winter Vegetables

Melissa Rebholz January 5, 2021

I haven’t always loved winter vegetables. It wasn’t until I started managing farmer’s markets in my 20’s in NYC that...

Ringing in a Vaccine

Emma Wiley December 22, 2020

Imagine all of the church and school bells ringing and all of the factories and trains whistling in Wheeling all...

Seafood Traditions: Coleman’s Fish Market and the Feast of the Seven Fishes

Emma Wiley December 17, 2020

This time of the year is usually one of celebration, good will, spending time with family and friends, and shopping....

Your Questions about Hanukah Answered

Jessica Broverman December 12, 2020

The Jewish community is known for having many holidays, such as Passover, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), and Yom Kippur...

New Flower Shop, Making Magic, Wins Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Media November 2, 2020

After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. Despite...

Ghostly Campfire Tales for Halloween

Jessica Broverman October 31, 2020

For thousands of years, storytelling has played an integral role in connecting one another and building communities. We engage in...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 39 & Epilogue

Nora Edinger October 25, 2020

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

Myth or Legend? Rev. John Armstrong’s Final Resting Place

Rosemary Ketchum October 24, 2020

You don’t have to spend much time in Wheeling before you begin to overhear stories about the “old days”. Mobsters,...

Haunting Tales from a Local Paranormal Investigator

Miranda Tharp October 21, 2020

It’s that time of the year where everyone is watching scary movies, going to haunted houses, and doing all the...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 37

Nora Edinger October 11, 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 36

Nora Edinger October 4, 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 35

Nora Edinger September 27, 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 34

Nora Edinger September 20, 2020

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

Osiris Shriners and Monument Place: A Storied Saga of Service

Ellen Brafford McCroskey September 15, 2020

Now home to the Osiris Shrine, the magnificent stone mansion at 91 Kruger (Cruger) St. in Wheeling was once home...

Skating Through a Pandemic: New Hobby Offers Joy and Community During COVID

Miranda Tharp September 14, 2020

Skating Through a Pandemic Before 2020 came, I vowed to take on roller skating as a hobby. Growing up, I...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 33

Nora Edinger September 13, 2020

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

Connecting a Large Community — Clientele Presents: Appalachian Sound and Color

Kyle Knox September 7, 2020

Clientele Presents: Appalachian Sound and Color is a new podcast by Will Wallace, Logan Schmitt and Corey Knollinger. They’re all local creative young people with a love for Appalachia and the city they call home — Wheeling.

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 32

Nora Edinger September 6, 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 31

Nora Edinger August 30, 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 30

Nora Edinger August 23, 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 29

Nora Edinger August 16, 2020

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

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She Bought the House ‘Because It Felt Like Home’

Betsy Sweeny August 12, 2020

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about home lately. First, because I’m stuck in mine, and mostly, because I...

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 28

Nora Edinger August 9, 2020

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

The First Time I Was Called the N-Word

Darlene Stradwick August 5, 2020

A few years ago, my students did a research project on emotional memory. They explained to me what emotional memory...

BYGONE COMEBACKS: Bakers Baking Up New Traditions

Jennifer Materkoski August 3, 2020

Editor’s note: Have you noticed lately that bits of the past are creeping into the present? We’re gardening more, going...

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HILLS AND HOLLOWS: Raising a Pint to West Virginia’s Moonshine Heritage

Kyle Knox July 31, 2020

In the deep woods, along the cool creek (pronounced crick), the moon rises over the sugar maples, locusts, elms and...

BYGONE COMEBACKS: The Magic of a Creek

Jessica Broverman July 22, 2020

Editor’s note: Have you noticed lately that bits of the past are creeping into the present? We’re gardening more, going...

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.

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 24

Nora Edinger July 12, 2020

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

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The Monastery Rebuilds: A Look Inside Mount Carmel’s Changing Walls and Beating Heart

Cassie Bendel July 8, 2020

On just about every corner in Wheeling, you’ll find something that reminds you of a time that came before you....

SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 23

Nora Edinger July 5, 2020

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