The 25-Acre Farm That’s Creating a Demand for Local FoodMelissa Rebholz November 30, 2021Full diet community supported agriculture (CSAs) have been in practice for quite some time around the world. The idea is...
Step Back In Time With These Vintage Holiday Shopping AdsKate Wietor November 26, 2021The tree at Market Plaza has been lit and the annual Christmas parade has been had – Wheeling’s holiday season...
A Doggone Good Boy Helps Locals HealSarah Clark November 23, 2021What is more comforting than the affection of a four-legged friend? There probably isn’t much. That’s why the Ohio Valley...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade EditionLaura Carroll November 19, 2021A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...
Settle Into Your New Home Before the HolidaysSponsoredProvided November 17, 2021While the holiday season might not sound like the best time to buy a new home, you can find some...
Wheeling Heritage Names New Executive DirectorProvided November 16, 2021Wheeling Heritage announced today that Scott Schenerlein has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit organization. He will assume the...
Winter on the Plaza Returns This Week!Provided November 15, 2021Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 17! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on...
Why Were People Selling Their Ashes in 1808?Kate Wietor November 12, 2021I’ve been spending a lot of time combing through Wheeling’s first newspaper, the Wheeling Repository. While looking for something else...
Try a Plant-Based Meal at One of These Wheeling EateriesJessica Broverman November 10, 2021With several fantastic local restaurants in and around Wheeling, finding a delectable meal is not a difficult task. Each neighborhood...
How a Stolen Statue Ended Up in Wheeling During the Civil WarEmma Wiley November 8, 2021On July 2, 1864, George Washington arrived in Wheeling—65 years after his death. Well…his statue did. During the Civil War,...
These Vintage Dance Cards Provide a Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Social Scene in the Late-1800sKate Wietor November 5, 2021What was your 18th birthday like? Maybe it was a mad dash to the convenience store for lottery tickets. Perhaps...
Why Wheeling: Isaiah AlfordAngela Hawk November 2, 2021Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to...
Midge’s Kitchen Wins Show of HandsProvided November 1, 2021After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. More...
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Two New Wheeling BusinessesJennifer Materkoski November 1, 2021Those with a sweet tooth have two new places in Wheeling to get a fix: Bite Me Bakery and Lucky...
The Friendly Ghost Who Loved The TheatreAlex Panas and Natalie Kovacs October 31, 2021According to local lore, if you visit the historic Towngate Theatre in Centre Market you might have an encounter with...
Why Were Victorian Wheelingites So Disappointed by This Famous Ghost?Kate Wietor October 27, 2021Unless you were living under a rock in 1862, you were aware of the ghost that was haunting theatres far...
Online Show of Hands Voting Begins Today!Alex Panas October 25, 2021Starting today through Oct. 31, four local entrepreneurs are depending on the community to participate in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual Show...
Quiz: What West Virginia-based Book Are You? (Halloween Edition)Anna Cipoletti October 22, 2021Too many book recommendations and not enough time? Our helpful quiz can help you determine which spooky West Virginia book suits you best.
15 Ways To Celebrate Spooky Season in WheelingJessica Broverman October 20, 2021As the days get shorter and leaves start to hit the ground, many of us are ready for some spooky...
New Bar with a Long History Opens in South WheelingMelissa Rebholz October 19, 2021As the new Silver Rail Bar and Grill opens in South Wheeling under the ownership of Steven Mitchell and Ezra...
Bugs and Books: See What the Ohio County Public Library Has Been Up ToNayt Knapp October 18, 2021Over the summer, Sean Duffy of the Ohio County Public Library put together a program to celebrate insects and their...
This Wheeling Deli Counter is Serving Up Authentic Indian CuisineRich Wooding October 15, 2021It used to be a nearly 50-mile drive from Wheeling to find authentic Indian cuisine, according to Muhammad Sherazi, owner...
Wheeling to be Featured in New Original Series on the Magnolia NetworkProvided October 14, 2021A Wheeling restoration project is slated to be featured in a new television series that will stream on discovery+ beginning...
WEEREAD: Monsters in AppalachiaAnna Cipoletti October 13, 2021With compelling prose and an ear for Appalachian dialects, author Sheryl Monks’ Monsters in Appalachia chronicles monsters ranging from hellish...
Fall In Love With These Homes For Sale In WheelingSponsoredProvided October 12, 2021Even as the leaves are falling, great new listings are still out there in a variety of Wheeling neighborhoods! In...
A Brief History of the Wheeling Female CollegeAngela Hawk October 6, 2021The sudden closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center in 2019 came as a shock to the community. Employees scrambled to...
One of Wheeling’s Oldest Hotels Gets a FaceliftJessica Broverman October 5, 2021Upon entry to the McLure Hotel on Market Street in Wheeling, it is clear that you are walking into a...
Nicky’s Garden Center Offers Visitors More Than Just PlantsJennifer Materkoski October 4, 2021With fall in full swing, many Ohio Valley residents are decorating their homes with seasonal staples like mums, corn stalks...
Old Becomes New: How Two Wheelingites Are Repurposing Through RenovationAngela Hawk September 29, 2021Nearly nineteen years ago Susan Haddad began renovations on the 1869 building that would become her iconic Centre Market restaurant,...
Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s LegacyWeelunk Staff September 28, 2021If you followed along with our Henry Schmulbach podcast re-release this summer, then you know that Wheeling Heritage hosted a...
What’s So Funny?: Political Cartoons from Wheeling’s PastEmma Wiley September 27, 2021Many of us have fond childhood memories of enjoying “the funny papers”—silly colorful comics often published in the Sunday morning...
A Short History of Wheeling Naturalist George H. BreidingNatalie Kovacs September 24, 2021With the leaves changing and students going back to school, it’s the perfect time to reflect and appreciate all of...
Paw Paw Season in West VirginiaMelissa Rebholz September 22, 2021“Now when you pick a paw paw or a prickly pear and you pick a raw paw, next time beware.”...
Wheeling Heritage Announces Four Finalists for the Next Virtual ‘Show of Hands’Alex Panas September 21, 2021Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s virtual Show of Hands event beginning Oct. 25....
How Two Local Artists Are Recycling Wheeling’s HistoryAngela Hawk September 20, 2021I’ve followed Wheeling mixed-media artist Robert Villamagna into his newly-constructed backyard shed. Maneuvering around some bikes, he unearths the head...
These Unique Airbnbs Offer Nearby Affordable GetawaysMelissa Rebholz September 17, 2021Do you really have to stay at home to be on a “staycation”? I love hopping on a plane and...
5 Wheeling Homes For Sale That You’ll Want to Check OutSponsoredProvided September 15, 2021Even though the fall leaves are just starting to turn, if you want to settle into a new home before...
Explore Wheeling With This Artist’s Interactive Coloring BookAlex Panas September 14, 2021What comes to mind when you think of iconic Wheeling landmarks? Perhaps it’s the Wheeling Suspension Bridge – one of...
Why Wheeling: Ally ColinaRosemary Ketchum September 10, 2021In today’s market, it may seem harder than ever to buy a home. With soaring prices, stringent loan requirements, and...
The Many Lives of the 1400 Block of Market StreetEmma Wiley September 6, 2021The historic 1400 Block of Market Street has seen many businesses over the years, from restaurants and saloons to car...
How One Couple Turned a $1 Church Into Their Dream HomeTaylor Abbott September 3, 2021Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 14, 2020. We’re resharing this story now as this incredible home...
Two Historic Wheeling Properties with Unlimited PotentialBetsy Sweeny September 1, 2021Everywhere you look downtown, improvements are being made. From the McLure Hotel, to the major infrastructure improvements happening beneath our...
Wheeling Heritage Receives Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park ServiceProvided August 31, 2021Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...
Wheeling Heritage Accepting Applications for Show of HandsProvided August 30, 2021Wheeling business owners and entrepreneurs will soon have the chance to win more than $4,000 to help make their ideas...
Drag, Dancing and Glamour Comes To The McLure This WeekendRosemary Ketchum August 27, 2021When folks think of “drag culture” they might not think of Wheeling, WV. But, some amazing upcoming events featuring some...
Weelunk’s Top 10 Articles Written by Emma WileyWeelunk Staff August 25, 2021If you’re a local history buff, then you’ve probably enjoyed reading at least a few of the stories written by...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Landscape EditionEmma Wiley August 24, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
Progress on Market Street: Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Wheeling-Pitt BuildingAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media August 20, 2021It’s hard to turn a corner in Downtown Wheeling without coming across a new redevelopment project. Whether it’s a new...
The 13-Year-Old McLure Hotel Bellboy Who Became America’s “Hotel Man of the Half-Century”Emma Wiley August 18, 2021Walking or driving down Market Street recently, you may have noticed some new activity at the McLure Hotel, including a...
Henry Episode 6 Recap: The Schmulbach LegacyKatherine Leary August 17, 2021What is the legacy of Henry Schmulbach? Over the course of the recaps for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of...
