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 spooky activities, but did you know there is a local paranormal team based out of the Ohio Valley? ...
Carve a Wheeling-Themed Pumpkin Alex Panas October 20, 2020 The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp chill in the air - which means that Halloween is right around the corner! With many of us avoiding crowds and taking extra safety precautions amidst the coronavirus, ...
QUIZ: What Should You Carve on Your Pumpkin? Wheeling Heritage Media October 20, 2020 Don’t know what to carve into your pumpkin this year? Weelunk has you covered with Wheeling inspired designs that will make your creations the talk of the town this fall!
Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic Rosemary Ketchum October 19, 2020 Has this year felt as long to you as it has to me? Your answer is probably, yes. As we recognize October as National Mental Health Month, it’s a good time to check-in with ourselves as we continue to navigat...
SUSPENDED AGGRAVATION: Chapter 38 Nora Edinger October 18, 2020 Editor's note: Suspended Aggravation is an original, Wheeling-centric novel by Nora Edinger and is published exclusively through Weelunk. While some of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
Former Show of Hands Winners Adapt to Changing Times Jennifer Materkoski October 16, 2020 In just a few weeks, Wheeling Heritage will present its next round of Show of Hands. The crowd-funding event is usually held a few times a year and gives members of the community an opportunity to support devel...
Local EVENTS This Weekend in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff October 15, 2020 Then and Now Movie Event The Strand Theatre in Moundsville is hosting a “Then and Now” movie event on the big screen, which will feature two versions of The Phantom of the Opera. Come see the silent film that ...
How One Couple Turned a $1 Church Into Their Dream Home Taylor Abbott October 14, 2020 Who doesn’t love a good project? Regardless of the size, I more often than not have something on my plate to keep me busy. I love a challenge but even that wasn’t enough to prepare my then soon-to-be-wife Alex ...
Recommended Reading: WV Books for Middle School and Young Adult Readers Anna Cipoletti October 13, 2020 As the kids settle into the new school year, check out these books to keep their minds active and explore the mountain state through reading. All of the books featured are either written by West Virginia author...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
15 Wheeling-Based Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following Jessica Broverman October 10, 2020 Whether you have been here for years, new to town, or just passing through, Wheeling truly has something for everyone - and staying connected has never been easier! No matter what category you fall in, you can ...
Get to Know Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands Contestants Alex Panas October 9, 2020 The latest round of Show of Hands is set to begin on Oct. 26. The virtual event will showcase four local business owners making their business pitch through short video segments produced by Wheeling Heritage Me...
Volunteers Doing Their Part to Build a Better Wheeling Alex Panas October 8, 2020 What started as a small volunteer group for Wheeling Heritage has blossomed into a city-wide effort to revitalize Wheeling. Volunteer Wheeling is a group of citizens who take on small-scale beautification proje...
More Fall EVENTS in Wheeling Wheeling Heritage Staff October 8, 2020 Live Music Making a Comeback When was the last time you experienced a live music performance? Enjoy the crisp, fall air around a firepit to the sounds of Jason Treuman at the Route 88 BBQ and Brew on Friday. O...
YWCA Wheeling Explains Racism as a Public Health Crisis Provided October 7, 2020 Eliminating racism, Empowering women, the YWCA Wheeling has been committed to equity and inclusion for 114 years. Since the death of George Floyd, the YWCA Wheeling has met with local government officials, poli...
Recommended Reading: WV Books for Kids Anna Cipoletti October 6, 2020 As the kids settle into the new school year, check out these books to keep their minds active and explore the mountain state through reading. All of the books featured are either written by West Virginia author...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
Exploring Wheeling – Fall Edition Jessica Broverman October 3, 2020 There is a moment in every person’s life where they hear a phrase that will be echoed into countless days of their life. A phrase that is always met with an equally consistent monotone response, which often lea...
QUIZ: What Fall Drink Should You Try This Weekend? Wheeling Heritage Media October 2, 2020 It’s officially Fall, so bring on the changing leaves, cozy sweaters and tasty drinks from your favorite local coffee shop. Take this quiz to help decide which drink you should try this weekend!
October Events You Won’t Want to Miss Weelunk Staff October 1, 2020 Boo at the Zoo is Back There is more to explore this year at Boo at the Zoo with extended hours, timed entry ticketing and an interactive scavenger hunt! Boo at the Zoo will be held from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Oc...
Tradition Lives On: Wheeling Food Tour, One Year Later Rich Wooding September 30, 2020 They came from places like Galicia in Ukraine and Zahle in Lebanon. Or Italy or Ireland or Poland or Germany. They settled in Ritchey Town, Bethlehem, North Park and, especially, South Wheeling. The carried ...
10 Silly Suffrage Snippets from The Wheeling Intelligencer Emma Wiley September 29, 2020 On March 10th, 1920, West Virginia became the 34th state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that recognized every citizen’s right to vote, regardless of sex. Women’s suffrage would offi...
A River Runs Through It: The Thomas Family Taylor Abbott September 28, 2020 Author’s Note: It is an honor to be invited and share this story of my ancestral journey with our Weelunk readers to mark the milestone occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Wheeling Area Genealogical Society...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
Why Wheeling?: One Couple Trades Virginia for the Friendly City Rosemary Ketchum September 25, 2020 Writer’s Note: For years, the state of West Virginia has been in population free fall. People leave our state for various reasons and while some of the reasons require statewide changes, others are within our c...
Local Events: The Best Ways to Start Your Autumn in Wheeling Weelunk Staff September 24, 2020 Drive-In Movies are Back Wheeling Park is hosting a fun, socially-distanced night out at the movies! In partnership with West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling Park’s free drive-in movie is set for...
Paw Paw Season in West Virginia Melissa Rebholz September 23, 2020 “Now when you pick a paw paw or a prickly pear and you pick a raw paw, next time beware.” - The Jungle Book, 1967. As a late-70’s baby and child of the 80’s, I had only ever heard of a paw paw in the animate...
Nelson Jordan Center a Place of Refuge Ron Scott Jr. September 22, 2020 Weelunk is committed to telling Wheeling’s story. Our goal is to encourage conversation and engage everyone in what’s happening here. As city officials are determining what the future holds for the Nelson Jorda...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
Ohio County Public Library Reopening Monday with Expanded Hours Provided September 19, 2020 The Ohio County Public Library is pleased to announce that it will open its doors to patrons by appointment beginning Monday, September 21, 2020. In addition to the expansion of services, the Library will also ...
Keep Calm and Create with an Exclusive Gift Box from the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop Wheeling Heritage Staff September 18, 2020 WHEELING, W.Va. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Wheeling Heritage’s Artisan Center Shop will be selling a limited quantity of Keep Calm and Create gift boxes to provide buyers with some much-needed TLC, on sale today! Each ...
Local Events: Workshops, Yoga and Live Entertainment This Weekend in Wheeling Weelunk Staff September 17, 2020 Future, Here Premiere This weekend, head to Towngate Theatre for the premiere of Future, Here by Jeremy F. Richter. Take a trip to Future, an unincorporated village populated by five randomly selected children...
Bygone Comebacks: Drive-In Movies Alex Panas September 16, 2020 Editor’s note: Have you noticed lately that bits of the past are creeping into the present? We’re gardening more, going to drive-in movies, spending time with nature, putting jigsaw puzzles together. We are fin...
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 to Wheeling socialite Lydia Boggs Shepherd Cruger from the time it was built in 1798 until the ti...
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 spent a lot of weekends at the local roller rink in Moundsville, WV. At the age of eight, my mom threw m...
Wheeling Symphony Accepting Applications for Student Volunteer Program Provided September 14, 2020 The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary is accepting students in grades 9 through 12 for its Student Volunteer Program. Volunteering for the Symphony is a great way to help our community, gain good social experience...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
WEELUNK BOOK REVIEW: Storming Heaven — A Novel of Resilience and Resistance in West Virginia Anna Cipoletti September 12, 2020 Spanning three decades, Denise Giardina’s novel Storming Heaven follows families in West Virginia and Kentucky as they navigate a transformed landscape. This work of historical fiction opens in 1890, “the year ...
Drag Culture Is About Family Rosemary Ketchum September 11, 2020 “You’re born naked and the rest is drag.” — Ru Paul Definition: A drag queen or king is a person, who uses drag clothing and makeup to imitate and often exaggerate female or male gender signifiers and gender...
Local EVENTS: Outdoor Fun for Everyone Weelunk Staff September 10, 2020 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Debuts SoundBites Series This Sunday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new series SoundBites: An Extraordinary Culinary Musical Experience. Each concert will guide you ...
Men of Change Help 400 Students with Back-to-School Giveaway. Weelunk Staff September 10, 2020 As children from across the Ohio Valley head back to the classroom, Men of Change hosted a drive-thru school supplies giveaway in Wheeling to help families in need of extra assistance. Men of Change, a group of...
BYGONE COMEBACKS: Picking Up the (Puzzle) Pieces During COVID-19 Kelly Strautmann September 9, 2020 Editor’s note: Have you noticed lately that bits of the past are creeping into the present? We’re gardening more, going to drive-in movies, spending time with nature, putting jigsaw puzzles together. We are fin...
Petition Back Story: Park Grad Says Racism Affects All Nora Edinger September 8, 2020 Editor’s note: In an ongoing commitment to discussing race and community, today’s Weelunk post offers the story behind an anti-racism petition drive organized by 2018 Wheeling Park High School grad Hinal Pujara...
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 of the places mentioned in Suspended Aggravation are real (or...
WEELUNK BOOK REVIEW: The Unquiet Grave Anna Cipoletti September 5, 2020 For many a West Virginian, the story of Zona Heaster Shue — better known as the Greenbrier Ghost — is a familiar one. The small details may differ, but the story usually goes something like this: in 1897, a rec...
Ice Cream, You Scream … Summertime Treats on the Move Rich Wooding September 4, 2020 Youngstown, Ohio, the early 1920s: Harry Burt starts freezing wooden sticks inside chocolate-covered ice cream bars so you could eat the product without using utensils. Soon thereafter, he hit the road, selling...
Ohio Valley EVENTS: Labor Day Weekend and Beyond Phyllis Sigal September 3, 2020 LABOR DAY AT OGLEBAY The Oglebay hills will be alive with a bustling Labor Day Celebration from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. There will be live entertainment, inflatables, a woodcarver’s show, sky...
Come Along on a Virtual Garden Tour Phyllis Sigal September 2, 2020 Gardening -- whether for aesthetics, for vegetables or for medicinals -- goes back thousands of years. This year, in the time of the coronavirus, gardening has seen a resurgence, offering a healthy dose of beau...
‘Orchidelirium’ Reflects Adelaide Stifel’s Scientific and Artistic Talents Linda Comins August 31, 2020 The title of Oglebay Institute’s current exhibit -- “Orchidelirium” -- suggests Victorian mania, but its true inspiration draws upon a steadying influence of scientific knowledge and artistic sensibility. Th...
