Wheeling to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Weekend of Community EventsRon Scott Jr. January 16, 2026The Wheeling community will come together January 16–19 for a multi-day celebration honoring the life, legacy, and lasting influence of...
Ohio County Needs Poll Workers for Upcoming Election CycleErin Allietta January 14, 2026A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...
Before I-70: A 1960s Drive Through Elm GroveGlenn Elliott January 12, 2026When my father passed away in 2023, I inherited a box of old 8mm and 16mm home movies. I had...
Maxim Lando Returns to Perform with Wheeling Symphony, Accompanying Festival of IdeasProvided January 9, 2026The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will welcome back a beloved guest artist for their next performance, All My Memories, while...
Growing Knowledge & Community Through Master GardenersRiley Carpenter January 7, 2026The Ohio County Master Gardeners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at...
Ohio Valley SkateboardingMelissa Rebholz January 5, 2026Two lifelong friends are building a new multi-generational community in the Ohio Valley and it’s all happening at the Wheeling...
Rooted LoveKarin Butyn January 2, 2026“Wheeling has always been a place rooted in support, connection, and showing up for one another, and those same values...
Ohio Valley Mutual Aid Benefit ShowProvided December 26, 2025A night of live music at Waterfront Hall this weekend will do more than entertain—it will directly support neighbors in...
Celebrate the Icelandic Book Flood with help from the Ohio County Public Library Makayla Carney December 22, 2025This winter has been a cold one. There‘s no better way to spend the season than curled up with a...
Elfin’ Around WheelingRiley Carpenter December 19, 2025If you’ve been scrolling Instagram or Facebook in Wheeling this December, chances are you’ve already spotted them: two full-grown elves...
Mel’s Alternative Images: Providing a Piece of the Past with Vintage Tintype Photography and MoreAdeline Boggs December 17, 2025In a world that is becoming increasingly riddled with AI images and fake photos, Melody is preserving history with the...
Local Illustrator Helps Bring Mrs. Claus to Life in New Children’s BookRiley Carpenter December 15, 2025Behind the Magic of the Holidays There’s a quiet kind of magic that lives in the background of Christmas. It’s...
Civics Unplugged Fellowship Accepting ApplicationsProvided December 11, 2025Civics Unplugged is now accepting high school-aged applicants for their Spring 2026 Civic Innovators Fellowship, a free 8-week Fellowship that...
Paint Your Pet Returns This JanuaryWheeling Heritage Staff December 5, 2025A Meaningful Gift Just in Time for the Holidays The holiday season is in full-swing and many of us are...
Wheeling Symphony Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Magic with Symphony on Ice Provided December 3, 2025The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition returns! On December 4, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) returns to WesBanco Arena for Symphony on Ice,...
Fabio’s: Serving Up Pizza and a LegacyPark Press December 1, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Family...
QUIZ: Find Your Perfect Holiday Experience in WheelingWheeling Heritage Staff November 28, 2025The holiday season in Wheeling has a way of wrapping the whole city in something familiar. It’s the soft glow...
Small Business Saturday in WheelingWheeling Heritage Staff November 26, 2025Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to support the heart and soul of...
Bethany Track & Field Looks Ahead to a Record-Setting SeasonProvided November 24, 2025BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College track and field team, led by second-year head coach Jordan Johnson, is poised for...
Celebrate the Holidays at Waterfront HallRiley Carpenter November 21, 2025This holiday season, Waterfront Hall is lighting up downtown Wheeling with a packed calendar of festive events! From concerts and...
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...
Restoring History: OVGH LettersPark Press November 17, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Alexandra Glennon, Assistant Design Editor. Alexandra is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A...
Bullfrogs and Butterflies: Local Consignment Store Helping Families Save Money for Twenty Years Adeline Boggs November 14, 2025The Start of the Business Bullfrogs and Butterflies celebrated its 20th year in business this past April! After the flood...
Crafted with Honor: Veteran-Owned BusinessesWheeling Heritage Staff November 10, 2025For more than two decades, the Wheeling Artisan Center has been a hub for creativity, craftsmanship, and community in the...
Carrying a Family Tradition, Creating a Park LegacyPark Press November 7, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Andrew Pennybacker. Andrew is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Legacy on...
The Ballot Box Brief: WV Primary Election RulesErin Allietta November 5, 2025A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...
Bring Wheeling History Home This Holiday SeasonRiley Carpenter November 3, 2025Celebrate the Season with Wheeling’s Suspension Bridge Ornament Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to dive headfirst into...
Plan Your Downtown Holiday ExperienceWheeling Heritage Staff November 1, 2025The holiday season in Wheeling has a way of wrapping the whole city in something familiar. It’s the soft glow...
Vagabond Kitchen and Crittenton Partner for Men’s Mental Health AwarenessWeelunk Staff October 29, 2025The kitchen can be a high-pressure place—fast-paced, demanding, and often relentless. For Chef and owner, Matt Welsch of The Vagabond...
Digging into Wheeling’s Roots: A Class that Brings History HomeProvided October 27, 2025A little over a year ago, Ohio County Schools Public Relations Director, Karin Butyn, sat in on Wheeling Park High...
October at the Public MarketProvided October 24, 2025As the leaves turn and sweater weather officially settles over the Ohio Valley, the Public Market reminds us that October...
Building a Brighter Start with Terra CrewsIsabella Droginske October 22, 2025Terra Crews is a powerful force of endless patience, acceptance, and caring in our community. Whether it is her day-to-day...
Rewiring Wellness: ThrIVe Wheeling’s EXOMINDSponsoredRiley Carpenter October 20, 2025In a world that moves fast and expects us to keep moving and keep up, it’s easy to ignore the...
Wheeling Thunderbirds: 33 Years Since Opening NightSean Calangelo October 17, 2025My name is Sean Calangelo, and I’ll be a guest writer here at Weelunk from time to time. I grew...
The Capitol Theatre to Host 7th Annual A Special Wish Lip Sync BattlePark Press October 15, 2025Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Lucrezia Santini. Lucrezia is a contributing writer to The Park Press. The Capitol Theatre...
The Zesty Italian: How One Wheeling Woman Is Bringing People Together Through FoodMonica Phillips October 10, 2025Every community has its hidden gems, and sometimes they shine brightest in the kitchen. For Michele Bragg, also known as...
Connecting Students to Local Futures: New Internship Pilot Launches in Ohio CountyProvided October 8, 2025A new initiative from the Ohio County Development Authority (OCDA) aims to bridge the gap between education and employment for...
The Ballot Box Brief: Photo ID RequiredErin Allietta October 6, 2025A note from Erin: “I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring to you a series that will focus...
PODCAST: Wheeling HauntsWheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2025What happens when Wheeling’s history doesn’t die? Listen to the Wheeling Haunts podcast to find out! Hosted by Alex Panas...
2025 Wheeling Autumn Bucket List Ellery McGregor October 1, 2025As it happens every year, summer has suddenly slipped its way into fall. The nights are getting cooler, the leaves...
A Spooky Twist on Wheeling’s Art SceneWheeling Heritage Staff September 29, 2025October in Wheeling means cooler nights, leaves crunching underfoot—and this year, a gallery that’s leaning into the season’s eerie side....
Show of Hands: Support Wheeling’s Entrepreneurs Tonight!Wheeling Heritage Staff September 24, 2025Wheeling’s Show of Hands is a community-supported, crowd-funded event giving local entrepreneurs a chance to bring their big ideas to...
Union Built: Project BEST & OVBTCRiley Carpenter September 19, 2025In the Ohio Valley, there’s a long tradition of building things that last — not just structures, but skills, careers,...
Celebrating Collective Heritage: YWCA Wheeling Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month EventsRon Scott Jr. September 17, 2025From September 15 to October 15, communities across the country celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to honor...
Why Don’t You Stay Awhile to host celebration marking one year of community-building eventsProvided September 15, 2025The local nonprofit dedicated to engaging young professionals in the Ohio Valley will celebrate one year of serving area youth...
River Valley Designs in Centre MarketKarin Butyn September 12, 2025“There are just a lot of really good people in this valley,” explains small business owner, Danielle Watt. Watt, a...
Letting the Light In: Anna Fonner’s Soulshine Project Brings Families Into FocusRiley Carpenter September 10, 2025For Wheeling-based photographer Anna Fonner, the heart of her work is simple: to help families see the beauty in their...
Ritchietown Renaissance Launches 9/11 Care & Repair ProjectProvided September 8, 2025September 11, 2001 was a horrific day that will never be forgotten by anyone who was old enough to understand...
Calcified Music Festival 2025Provided September 5, 2025Calcified Presents LLC is proud to announce that tickets are on sale now for Calcified Music Festival 2025, Wheeling, West...
The Foxfire Film Festival: Celebrating the Power of Documentary StorytellingProvided September 3, 2025Stories That Matter. Films That Inspire.September 11–14, 2025 | Wheeling, WV Foxfire Film Festival is an annual celebration of documentary...
