Why Wheeling: Polly BarksMelissa Rebholz April 8, 2026Polly Barks moved to Wheeling in February 2025 from Lafayette, Indiana. I met Polly the first week she moved to...
The Painter’s NestProvided April 1, 2026Wedged between city streets and green hillsides, I grew up in my backyard surrounded by summer breezes whispering in the...
Stone Cottage Apothecary: New Beginnings at Centre MarketEllie Matheny March 30, 2026Stone Cottage Apothecary is known not only for its thoughtfully crafted products, but also for the calm, homey atmosphere that...
A Historian Worth Celebrating, Margaret BrennanRiley Carpenter March 19, 2026During Women’s History Month, we are often asked to reflect on the women who have shaped our communities. Sometimes those...
Why Wheeling: Two Times Clothing and CollectiblesEllery McGregor March 18, 2026When you walk into the new Two Times Clothing and Collectibles on Market Plaza in downtown Wheeling, you are immediately...
Georgia Tambasis’ Imaginary and Real ExhibitionRiley Carpenter March 11, 2026A new exhibition featuring the work of Wheeling-based interdisciplinary artist Georgia Tambasis recently opened at the Artisan Center Gallery, bringing...
Love Letters to Cheryl PompeoArianne Goneau March 2, 2026Cheryl Pompeo’s love for dance began long before she ever stepped into a leadership role. It started as a young...
My Mother: A True Inspiration to Me and OthersSharise West February 20, 2026My mother’s story is one rooted in love, resilience, and purpose. Charise Paige grew up the youngest of six children,...
The Only House on The Left: Scott Hanna’s Debut Poetry Book Making Official LaunchEllie Matheny February 13, 2026Just over the hill at West Liberty University, English Professor, Dr. W. Scott Hanna, is officially making debut this month...
Rosemary KetchumThe Park Press January 21, 2026Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler, Web Designer. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press....
Why Wheeling: Tacet Coffee Cart Ellery McGregor November 19, 2025In sheet music, a tacet symbolizes a break, a rest, a pause. It’s that silent moment of peace between frenzied...
Carrying a Family Tradition, Creating a Park LegacyThe Park Press November 7, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Andrew Pennybacker. Andrew is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Legacy on...
Ohio County Schools Leader Earns Superintendent of the Year RecognitionProvided August 15, 2025In ten years of superintendency for Ohio County Schools, Dr. Kim Miller has seen her fair share of eventful moments...
Getting to Know Joey Adams: The Self-Taught Musician Who’s Just Getting StartedOlivia Beihl July 30, 2025Becoming a local musician is tough, but Crooksville, OH native Joey Adams has found his way to the spotlight right...
Why Wheeling: Beyond the Books, The Tale of Mr. BAdeline Boggs July 25, 2025If you haven’t been to storytime with Mr. B yet, be sure to add it to your list before summer...
The Lasting Legacy of Samuel S. Bloch and His FamilyTaylor Abbott July 11, 2025In the history of Wheeling, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Samuel S. Bloch. Anyone familiar with the...
Hollering Loud and Proud: The Rise of John RussellRiley Carpenter July 9, 2025You know that rare kind of person who makes you feel like an old friend, even if you just met?...
Eight Loops, One Legacy: Joe Howard’s 104.8-Mile Tribute Run Through WheelingRiley Carpenter May 26, 2025A Finish Line Like No Other This story didn’t arrive through a press release or media alert—it came from a...
Wheeling Nurse Terri Clark Honored with DAISY Award for 48 Years of Compassionate CareSarah Clark May 23, 2025A Lifetime of Compassionate Care For anyone who knows my mother, Terri Clark, it’s no surprise that she always puts...
From Stage to Classroom: Erin Bond’s Impact on Wheeling’s Young ActorsThe Park Press May 9, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Alex Fabrizio. Alex is a contributing writer to The Park Press. Theater in Wheeling...
Why Wheeling: The SandersOlivia Beihl April 23, 2025A New Chapter for the Sanders Family Originally from California, Carmel and Lane Sanders officially became Wheeling residents in 2024....
Vigilant Bookstore’s Next Chapter: Progress at the Historic FirehouseAdeline Boggs April 11, 2025Chuck and Vera Wood, the owners of the Vigilant bookstore, purchased the old North Wheeling Firehouse at 650 Main Street...
Wheeling’s Lesser Known Comics Publisher, David CampitiLiam Buchanan April 9, 2025When we think of American comics, our minds tend to gravitate toward the superhero oriented books that have been published...
Why Wheeling: The Hudsons Move From Evergreen to Almost HeavenBarb Hudson April 2, 2025The Moment We Knew You know those moments in life when you just know you’ve made the right decision? That’s...
WEEmake: Sarah Lydick – The Heart Behind Wheeling’s Salty Bread and Warmest MorningsRiley Carpenter March 26, 2025There’s something about Sarah’s On Main that makes you want to linger a little longer—the warmth of the space, the...
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 Beihl 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 StudentsThe Park 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...
