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 our skills by completing a weekly journal of sorts that Miss Miller dubbed “Things to ...
COVID Reopening a Tricky Business Nora Edinger May 15, 2020 As West Virginia reopens from a COVID-19 shutdown that began in mid-March, three area businesses gave Weelunk a peek at their alternately perplexing and feisty path back. A quick look: Flipping the door sign...
Polio Survivor Recalls Earlier Pandemic Era Nora Edinger May 11, 2020 Today, it’s easy enough for Wheeling residents to check the day’s infection and death tallies for COVID-19, the pandemic of the day. The counts are in the local newspaper. They can be found on the internet. Sho...
Not Her First Quarantine Christina Fisanick April 25, 2020 This is not my first quarantine. In the sweltering August heat of 1979, my family and I, along with our entire trailer park neighborhood in Moundsville, were on lockdown for two weeks. Although 14 days...
‘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 of need. Even though they may be completely exhausted at this point, or possibly secluded from other family mem...
COVID-19: Protecting Our Senior Citizens Kyle Knox April 6, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
