Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio ValleyAlex Panas June 17, 2021Editor’s Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery...
Wheeling, Westsylvania?: The Forgotten History of the “Almost” West VirginiasEmma Wiley June 16, 2021West Virginia Day is almost upon us and it is the 158th anniversary of West Virginia officially becoming a state....
Find Out Who Makes Wheeling’s Best Charcuterie at the Battle of the BoardsAlex Panas June 15, 2021A classic meat and cheese tray has been a staple at get-togethers for quite some time, but recently folks have...
From One ‘Delphia To Another: How I Caught the Wheeling FeelingMichael Robertson June 14, 2021The conversation started right after this past Labor Day weekend, and looking back I’m still not quite sure if I...
This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass MuseumBetsy Sweeny June 9, 2021Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian...
WEEREAD: Hippie HomesteadersAnna Cipoletti June 8, 2021A writer and sculptor born in Huntington, Carter Taylor Seaton has long been a part of the arts and crafts...
Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes You Won’t Want to MissSponsoredProvided June 7, 2021This month, we’re featuring homes that feature a variety of styles and locations throughout Wheeling. Are you dreaming of a...
Stifel Crosscurrents Exhibition Attracts Artwork from Across the Mountain State and BeyondProvided June 5, 2021Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at the Stifel...
Top Fishing Spots, According to Local Fishing EnthusiastsRich Wooding June 4, 2021If you want to know the best places to wet a line and reel in some big fish in the...
This Wheeling Bridge is the Oldest Surviving Bridge in West VirginiaEmma Wiley June 2, 2021The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge has become part of many Wheeling residents’ daily routines, connecting commuters to downtown and...
Local Preservation Program Makes a National ImpactRich Wooding May 28, 2021There are countless buildings across the country that require a specific skill set to restore them to their former glory....
12 Interesting Sights from Inside the Scottish RiteBekah Karelis May 27, 2021For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of their beloved East Wheeling cathedral....
Is it Wine O’clock in Wheeling? Celebrate National Wine Day on May 25Jessica Broverman May 25, 2021Whether you like your wine sweet or dry, red or white – there is a wine for everyone! You might...
Men of Change Organize Community Bike Ride at Heritage PortAlex Panas May 24, 2021Warmer weather means bike season in Wheeling, and the Men of Change are kicking it off with a community bike...
Dozens of Wheeling Individuals Identified Through History’s Mysteries ProjectEmma Wiley May 21, 2021In February 2021, Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library teamed up to reach out to the Wheeling...
WATCH: Progress at The Fort Henry ClubWheeling Heritage Media May 19, 2021When the doors first opened at the Fort Henry Club on December 23, 1890, it was the definition of luxury....
Wheeling’s Real Life M*A*S*H CoupleEmma Wiley May 17, 2021While many people have undoubtedly watched the wildly popular 70s sitcom, M*A*S*H, most probably don’t realize that Wheeling has its...
WPHS Students Share Their Definitions of HomeProvided May 15, 2021If you read our previous article, “A Love Letter to Wheeling, My Home” by Michael Romick, then you know he...
A Love Letter to Wheeling, My HomeMichael Romick May 14, 2021It is a foggy Friday morning as I prepare to teach one of my favorite lessons to my eleventh-grade students...
Spring Has Sprung at Russell Nesbitt’s GROW GreenhouseJennifer Materkoski May 12, 2021Spring is officially underway and many around the Ohio Valley are looking to freshen up their landscaping and curb appeal...
Solving History’s Mysteries: Nurses EditionEmma Wiley May 11, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
The Day All of Wheeling’s Street Names ChangedEmma Wiley May 10, 2021Can you imagine the chaos if all of the street names and house numbers changed in Wheeling? The confusion, the...
WEEREAD: Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and the Struggle for Control of Mother’s DayAnna Cipoletti May 8, 2021On May 8, 1914, the United States Congress officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and the...
Farm Fresh: Check Out Grow Ohio Valley’s Spring ProgramsAyron Walker May 7, 2021As spring begins to blossom in Appalachia, it means more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy hobbies like gardening. Here...
Wheeling Camping Enthusiasts Share Their Favorite Local CampgroundsJennifer Materkoski May 5, 2021As the weather turns warmer and summer closes in, many outdoor hobbyists are coming into their favorite time of year....
Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes Ready for Porch-Sitting SeasonSponsoredProvided May 3, 2021Looking for a new home in Wheeling? For many folks, porches become the summer outdoor family room. Every spring, homeowners...
Will Wheeling See Cicadas This Summer?Natalie Kovacs April 30, 2021In the coming weeks, billions of cicadas will emerge from the ground in search of a mate. It’s expected to...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Baseball EditionEmma Wiley April 28, 2021A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...
Bethany College Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Week of ActivitiesAnna Cipoletti April 27, 2021In celebration of Earth Week, Bethany College’s new “Greener Bethany” club hosted a week-long slate of environmental-related events from April...
Three of the Funkiest Contests in Wheeling’s HistoryEmma Wiley April 26, 2021What is the weirdest contest that you’ve ever competed in? Throughout Wheeling’s history, there have been some funky contests—from twin-matching...
How an Ohio Valley Resident Became Black Baseball’s First HistorianEmma Wiley April 23, 2021Baseball is back in full swing for the season, and many of us are ready to take to the field...
WEEREAD: Strange as This Weather Has BeenAnna Cipoletti April 21, 2021Told in alternating viewpoints by matriarch Lace Ricker See and her three eldest children, Ann Pancake’s debut novel Strange as...
Spring Cleaning? How the Clean Blockers of the 1940s Can Inspire Today’s VolunteersEmma Wiley April 19, 2021As flowers are blooming, seasonal allergies are flourishing, and warmer weather is in the air…so is spring cleaning. Today, members...
Spring is Ramp Season in WheelingAlex Panas April 16, 2021For most people, the first signs of spring are birds chirping and flowers blooming. But in West Virginia, we know...
All Aboard!: The Streetcar Trolleys that Changed WheelingEmma Wiley April 14, 2021Seventy-one years ago, on April 14, 1948, the last streetcar of Wheeling made its final trip—its last day overshadowed by...
COVID-19: A Year of Reflection and Finding Small JoysCourtney Chase April 12, 2021As I waited for the first dose of my COVID-19 vaccine, it was as if the entire year of viral...
Remembering Reno: Wheeling Son Who Became a Military LeaderNathan Kosmicki April 9, 2021Jesse L. Reno is most often remembered for his death at the battle of South Mountain. His death in service...
Meet Mocha: Wheeling Hospital’s Emotional Support DogWheeling Heritage Media April 8, 2021Next time you stop into Wheeling Hospital for a checkup, you might be lucky enough to meet Dogtor Mocha, the...
Raise a Glass for National Beer Day in WheelingJessica Broverman April 7, 2021Americans are known for enjoying many things – sporting events, carnivals, a good burger and a tall, cold pint of...
Hot Properties: 5 Homes You Can Buy in Wheeling Right NowSponsoredProvided April 5, 2021Spring is home-buying season and with more people in the market to buy paired with a low home inventory, many...
These Vintage Easter Ads Provide a Glimpse Into Wheeling’s PastEmma Wiley April 3, 2021Easter dresses…Easter bonnets…For those who celebrate Easter, you know that your attire is important. Spring is in the air, a...
Try These Naturally-Dyed Easter EggsAlex Panas April 2, 2021Like many traditions we grow up with, we often keep them going every year without stopping to ask “why do...
Wheeling’s Historic Female DoctorsEmma Wiley April 1, 2021“Doctress”…“Lady Doctor”…“Girl Doctor”…These are just a few of the peculiar titles that have been given to some of the historic...
Local Nutrition Experts Share Their Tips for Eating WellMelissa Rebholz March 31, 2021March is National Nutrition Month, which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote...
COMIC: So You Want to Go Mushroom Foraging?Natalie Kovacs March 30, 2021If you like spending time outdoors and eating local foods, then mushroom foraging might be the perfect springtime activity for...
WV Beer Road Trip: North Central WVCharles Bockway March 29, 2021The Allegheny Mountains and river country of north central West Virginia is arguably the state’s best local beer region. What...
Oglebay Good Zoo Partners With Country Music Stars To Drive Fundraising EffortsProvided March 27, 2021Contact: Lindsey Scripture, Oglebay Marketing Director, 304-280-1781 The Oglebay Good Zoo is pleased to partner with the Association of Zoos...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Women’s History Month EditionEmma Wiley March 26, 2021A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives. Do you recognize any of these people?...
Meet The WV YouTube Creator Who Is Helping Solve Cold CasesRich Wooding March 24, 2021When you’re a West Virginia-based true crime YouTube creator with 60,000+ followers and law enforcement agencies contact you for help…you’re...
The Many Madonnas (of the Trail)Emma Wiley March 23, 2021A Pioneer Woman The “Madonna of the Trail” statue on the edge of Wheeling Park along Route 40 is hard...
