Lydia Boggs Shepherd Cruger: One of Wheeling’s Most Extraordinary Historical FiguresCarli Whorton March 3, 2025Lydia Boggs Shepherd Cruger lived and died in Wheeling during some of the most formative years in both the city’s...
Meet Joelle Moray: Empowering Professionals to Find Calm Amidst the ChaosKarin Butyn February 14, 2025Life and work can both be stressful, but one Wheeling professional has the skills to help ease that burden. Joelle...
Local Star on the Rise: Get to Know Amanda McGovernAdeline Boggs February 12, 2025You may recognize Amanda McGovern from her performances with the Wheeling Symphony, her theatre performances at Wheeling Park High School...
Cindy Johnson: A Life of Connection, Creativity, and CourageBarb Hudson January 31, 2025Life has a way of surprising us with twists and turns, weaving a story far more captivating than anything we...
Why Wheeling: The Viles Family (The Christmas House)Olivia Kilbane January 22, 2025From the Festival of Lights to the iconic Wheeling Christmas Parade, our city has a plethora of Christmas Time activities....
If We Could Talk to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Thoughts from Wheeling StudentsPark Press and Weelunk Staff January 20, 2025Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a legacy of courage, hope, and a vision for a more just world. But...
Tiny Worlds – Illustrator Rosalie Haizlett Celebrates Appalachian Flora, Fauna, and Fungi with New Exhibit at WLUProvided January 6, 2025WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 6, 2025 – Explore some of the smallest, yet most magnificent, plants, animals, amphibians, and insects of...
Aliens, Art, and Acts of Kindness: Wheeling’s Maria Kipp ConnectionAngela Hawk December 23, 2024In early August, a message popped up on my Facebook from my old graduate school friend, Nicole: “Hi Angela, I...
Weelunk at 10: How Two Friends Built a Platform to Celebrate Wheeling’s StoryKai Harris October 30, 2024Ten years ago, childhood friends Jason Koegler and Steve Burke recognized a problem in their hometown of Wheeling, WV. The...
How Meet Me in the Alley Reflects Wheeling’s GrowthAlex Panas May 31, 2024A lot can change in 10 years. Looking back to what Downtown Wheeling was like in 2014, it’s impossible not...
Investing in Creativity: Meet the Creative Entrepreneurs Who are Shaping Wheeling’s FutureAlex Panas May 24, 2024When thinking about what makes Wheeling special, I’ve noticed three common themes come up in conversations with friends, colleagues, and...
Wheeling Made Music: Ananga Martin Releases New AlbumMakayla Carney May 17, 2024For those who have found themselves enjoying a courtyard music night at Later Aligator, or lounging at the Purple Fiddle...
From Stained Glass to Stone Carvings Belmont College Students Preserve HistoryMakayla Carney May 14, 2024It’s Historic Preservation Month, and in a town like Wheeling with such a rich history, there are so many ways...
WEERock: Waterfront HallCrin Joy May 1, 2024Since the summer of 2023, Waterfront Hall has been bringing the tunes, good vibes, and joy to Water Street in...
Meet the Artists-in-Residence at Stifel Fine Arts CenterEllen Brafford McCroskey April 25, 2024“Art… is the transmission of feeling that the artist has experienced.” – Leo Tolstoy Oglebay Institute is offering several talented...
Why Wheeling: Dr. Kim WileySarah Clark March 27, 2024With 25+ years of experience as a colorectal surgeon practicing in Wheeling, Dr. Kim Wiley has built relationships with folks...
Wheeling’s Mount de Chantal and Its Famous AlumniAnna Griffith March 26, 2024One of Wheeling’s most well-known educational institutes was the historic all-girls school Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy. The school was...
WEEREAD: If You Keep Making That Shame FaceMakayla Carney March 25, 2024C.J. Farnsworth has spent her life steeped in words. With more than twenty years as an English literature educator, she’s...
Rebecca Harding Davis: Wheeling’s Famous AuthorAnna Griffith March 20, 2024While Wheeling has many notable residents throughout its history, there is a woman in particular who stands out from the...
The Wheeling Maestro Who Became the First Black Conductor on BroadwayMakayla Carney February 16, 2024It’s 1945. You are sitting down, in your best formalwear, clutching a playbill that reads “On The Town.” The show...
Why Wheeling: Mark GoodwinJessica Broverman January 30, 2024In October of 2023, Mark Goodwin and his wife Stephanie decided to say goodbye to the Mississippi River and plant...
The Wheeling-Raised Detective Who Became a True Crime LegendMakayla Carney January 10, 2024Ann Rule is the undisputed leader of true crime books. Her rise to fame began with her 1980 book, The...
SMART Center Finds a New Home DowntownWheeling Heritage Media November 3, 2023Earlier this year, Libby and Robert Strong made a life-changing decision. After more than a decade of operating their science...
Why Wheeling: Logan SchmittAdam Payne September 6, 2023If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably...
WHEELING SCENE: Pride on the PlazaWheeling Heritage Media June 16, 2023The Friendlier City Project hosted its inaugural Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With hundreds of...
Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 YearsHaley Steed June 2, 2023If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as...
For These Two People, The Wheeling Hall of Fame is a Family TraditionEllen Brafford McCroskey May 22, 2023In many families, good genes are passed down through generations like great-granddad’s pocket watch. If you’re lucky, they might bestow...
QUIZ – How Much Do You Know About These Noteworthy Wheelingites?Haley Steed May 17, 2023Last month, eleven new Wheelingites were inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame. How much do you know about these people? Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test!
Meet the Metal Artist Behind These Iconic Wheeling SculpturesEllery McGregor March 21, 2023If you live in Wheeling, you have probably heard his name. Jeffrey Forster is a unique metalworker and artist who...
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront DevelopmentWeelunk Staff March 15, 2023The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents,...
Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in WheelingKarin Butyn March 10, 2023Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In...
6 Women in Wheeling History That You Should KnowAlex Walton March 1, 2023As communities gear up for Women’s History Month celebrations, many reminisce about influential women who have graced their lives. From...
Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” JohnsonDiana Bell February 27, 2023Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment...
Jason Koegler To Lead Grow Ohio Valley as New Executive DirectorJason Koegler December 20, 2022Editor’s Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan...
Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason KoeglerDanny Swan December 19, 2022Editor’s Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan...
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...
These Three Wheeling Women Are The Definition of Intergenerational CreativityMolly Sovich December 2, 2022Wheeling has long been known as an industrious city thanks to the people who have had the creative vision to...
Wheeling’s Beloved Science Center Is On The Move!Hanna Perry November 18, 2022If you’re familiar with Centre Market, then you’ve probably paid a visit to Libby and Robert Strong at the SMART...
The Time an Eccentric Art Collector Visited Sears Roebuck & Co. in WheelingKate Wietor October 18, 2022When was the last time you had an opportunity to purchase artwork? Living in Wheeling, it’s a pretty easy thing...
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...
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,...
Faces of Pride: New Photo Project Features Wheeling’s LGBTQ+ CommunityThe Friendlier City Project and Mikaya Green July 22, 2022Editors Note: Our goal as an online publication is to provide readers with stories and content that allows them to...
Wheeling’s Men of Change Reflect on FatherhoodAlex Panas June 19, 2022This year, both Juneteenth and Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 19, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on...
Faris and Giesey: A Dynamic Duo Who Made Their Mark on Wheeling Through ArchitectureKate Wietor June 13, 2022Throughout the years, Wheeling has been home to several well-known architects. We’ve previously covered some of the iconic buildings designed...
These Six Women Are Revitalizing Wheeling One Building at a TimeAlex Panas and Shannon Kolkedy May 25, 2022May is designated as National Preservation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate historic places on the local, state, and...
Celebrate Preservation Month With These Five Franzheim BuildingsKate Wietor May 17, 2022You don’t have to be a student of architecture to appreciate the wealth of historic buildings in Wheeling. While the...
This Architect Designed Many of Wheeling’s Iconic BuildingsKate Wietor May 16, 2022What do the Wheeling Clinic, Capitol Theatre, and Twelfth Street Parking Garage have in common? Bricks? Terracotta? Cartouches? Well yes,...
The South Wheeling Woman Who Became A Baseball LegendKate Wietor April 4, 2022Rose Gacioch, a groundbreaking athlete from South Wheeling is well known for her time in the All American Girls Baseball...
South Wheeling Residents Hoping to Save the Historic Hobbs House from DemolitionProvided April 1, 2022South Wheeling residents are banding together in an effort to spare the historic Hobbs House from demolition. One of the...
