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How the Friends of Wheeling Saved the Hughes Duplex

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 8, 2024

As the oldest preservation group in West Virginia, the Friends of Wheeling have gotten an inside look at countless historic...

The Public Market Expands Local Food Menu With This Wheeling Farm

Victoria White February 5, 2024

Since 2019, The Public Market has provided the community with a year-round farmer’s market to access local, healthy food. The...

Outdated Threads: Nostalgia, Sustainability, and Unique Finds in Wheeling

Rosemary Ketchum February 2, 2024

“Outdated” might not be the first word you’d use to describe your personal style, but maybe it should be? This...

Serve, Learn, Grow: AmeriCorps Openings with Grow Ohio Valley

Provided January 30, 2024

Grow Ohio Valley (GrowOV) is recruiting passionate people to enroll in their AmeriCorps program to serve on their farm and...

Why Wheeling: Mark Goodwin

Jessica Broverman January 30, 2024

In October of 2023, Mark Goodwin and his wife Stephanie decided to say goodbye to the Mississippi River and plant...

Aristotle Jones Brings Appalachia to Life at Waterfront Hall

Provided January 26, 2024

A modern Renaissance man, Aristotle Jones, also known as the “Appalachian Soul Man,” is a singer, radio personality and a...

Belmont College Building and Restoration Students Undertake Historic Resource Survey in Wheeling

Provided January 26, 2024

Students from Belmont College’s Building and Restoration Program (BPR) are getting out of the classroom and into the Wheeling neighborhood...

Ohio County Schools Robotics Competition Brings STEM Excellence to Wheeling

Karin Butyn January 26, 2024

“Robotics offers an opportunity for students who excel in a kind of thinking that is both problem-solving and collaborative,” Innovative...

Wheeling Chamber Is Bringing Wellness Into the Workplace

Provided January 24, 2024

 On Wednesday, January 31, the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Joelle Moray, will be hosting its first...

How Show of Hands Fuels Local Business Success

Alex Panas January 24, 2024

In the heart of every community, it’s often the small businesses that add charm and character to everyday experiences. Here...

Insights from a Master Gardener

Weelunk Staff January 22, 2024

With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures in the forecast, planning your backyard garden might be the furthest thing...

Your Input Matters in the Wheeling Gateway Center Survey

Provided January 19, 2024

The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to officially announce the launch of a new digital survey experience...

Warm Up With This Winter Soup Recipe

Melissa Rebholz January 16, 2024

Temperatures are in the single digits and snow is on the ground, which means it’s officially soup season. I love...

Wheeling’s 2024 MLK Celebration Honors Dr. King’s Legacy and Local Leaders

Anna Griffith January 11, 2024

Wheeling’s long-standing annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns this weekend to honor the late Dr. King and...

The Wheeling-Raised Detective Who Became a True Crime Legend

Makayla Carney January 10, 2024

Ann Rule is the undisputed leader of true crime books. Her rise to fame began with her 1980 book, The...

A Guide to Veganuary In Wheeling

Makayla Carney January 9, 2024

An ode to New Year’s resolutions, the best of intentions, that don’t always make it to the end of the...

Watch a Free Screening of ‘The Color Purple’ with the Men of Change

Makayla Carney January 5, 2024

Looking for something entertaining AND educational to do this Saturday? The Men of Change invite you to come up to...

This Group is Preserving South Wheeling, One Building at a Time

Rosemary Ketchum January 3, 2024

Ritchietown Renaissance, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving South Wheeling’s historic resources and heritage, recently received a rather large...

Oglebay Institute Museums Recognized for 50 Years of National Excellence by the American Alliance of Museums

Misty Klug January 2, 2024

The Museums of Oglebay Institute (Mansion Museum and Glass Museum) have again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums...

Discover the Joy of Birding at the Brooks Bird Club’s January Gathering

Provided January 2, 2024

The meeting of the Headquarters Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club, based in Wheeling, is scheduled for January 6, 2024...

New Year’s Traditions From Wheeling and Beyond

Makayla Carney December 29, 2023

New Year’s is a holiday of pure joy. You don’t have to buy anything for anyone or do anything in...

New Series Paves the Way for Women’s Financial Wellness

Alex Panas December 22, 2023

Update: Since publication, the ‘Keys to Financial Purpose’ event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Learn...

A Look Back at the Beloved Stone & Thomas Santa Special of ’58

Makayla Carney December 22, 2023

Wheeling’s Christmas Parade is a much-adored tradition. So many of us have a tradition of bundling up along the sidewalk...

Swing Into the Holidays at Clientele Art Studio

Crin Joy December 21, 2023

A new event at Clientele Art Studio brings a fun way to swing into the holidays! A swing dancing class...

Sipping Through the Season: A Guide to Festive Drink Spots Around Wheeling

Justice Hudson December 19, 2023

Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit? Some local businesses have spiced up their menus with holiday drink specials to...

Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas With These Tips From Wheeling’s Past

Makayla Carney December 18, 2023

I am someone who loves, loves, a themed party. The holidays provide a perfect excuse to get your friends together...

That Fabulous Tree Is Talking Again!

Steve Novotney December 15, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Talking Tree is a Wheeling legend. Whether you find her endearing or a little creepy, it remains...

Looking Back at the Record-Setting Snow Storm of 1950

Makayla Carney December 12, 2023

This winter is…weird. I have only worn my winter coat a handful of times, I’ve not brushed snow off my...

Grow Ohio Valley Shares Local Flavor in ‘A Little of This, A Little of That’

Provided December 11, 2023

Food has the power to connect communities and create a sense of shared identity. Whether it’s sharing a new dish...

Local Music Artists Take the Stage To Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop

Alex Panas December 7, 2023

It all started in New York City in the 1970s When DJ Kool Herc spun the same record on two...

Meet The Guy Bringing DIY Punk Energy to Wheeling’s Waterfront Hall

Makayla Carney December 6, 2023

The early 90s was a heyday for the DIY punk scene in Wheeling. In 1993, a band called Lincoln came...

“A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas” Returns for its Fifth Year at Towngate Theatre

Provided December 5, 2023

Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer as the Bridge & Tunnel Collective proudly presents the return of “A...

Local Library Adds Artistic Touch to Library Cards

Provided December 5, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library in downtown Wheeling is seeking multiple artists to be a part of a new project...

Find Out Which Businesses Will Kick Off the 10th Year of Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2023

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands event scheduled for Wednesday,...

Explore Hundreds of Locally-Made Gifts at Handmade Holiday This Weekend

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 1, 2023

Wheeling Heritage will host its fifth Handmade Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 2 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

The Magic of Tradition at E. Black & Son Nursery

Kelly Strautmann November 28, 2023

Originally published 11-30-19. The holidays are all about traditions, and I have one that is very special. It started when...

What’s the History of Wheeling’s Windmill?

Makayla Carney November 27, 2023

If you’re a fan of cute kitsch, like me, then you’ve probably spent some time on roadsideamerica.com pining after things...

Weelunk’s Itinerary for Small Business Saturday

Alex Panas November 22, 2023

While holiday shopping seems to be getting earlier each year, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday remain the official start...

Wheeling Chef Shares Two Methods for Preparing a Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Melissa Rebholz November 21, 2023

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it’s time to start prepping for what will be the centerpiece of many...

Century-Old Trademark Illustrations Provide a Glimpse into Wheeling’s Advertising Past

Emma Wiley November 16, 2023

Look around your house or town…what types of brands can you recognize solely from their trademark? What brands scream Wheeling? ...

Lights, Floats, and Memories: Recollections from Wheeling’s Parade

Karin Butyn and Sarah Clark November 15, 2023

Festive decorations adorn. Colorful lights aglow. Friends and families gather. As of Friday, November 17th, it will be “beginning to...

Wheeling Symphony Board Announces “Set the Table” Fundraiser

Provided November 9, 2023

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors along with title sponsor Fiesta Tableware Company announces Set the Table – a unique fundraiser to support the...

Find Out How You Can Help Save This Wheeling Music Legacy

Melissa Rebholz November 8, 2023

Over four years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, I stumbled upon a hidden gem on the...

Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast with These Essentials from the Public Market

Provided November 6, 2023

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the folks at Grow Ohio Valley are encouraging the community to consider adding...

SMART Center Finds a New Home Downtown

Wheeling Heritage Media November 3, 2023

Earlier this year, Libby and Robert Strong made a life-changing decision. After more than a decade of operating their science...

Spend Your Next Happy Hour at the Newly-Renovated Bridge Tavern

Ellen Brafford McCroskey October 31, 2023

November promises to be a big month for The Bridge Tavern & Grill as they celebrate their grand reopening following...

Throwing a Halloween Bash? Take Some Tips from Party Planners of Wheeling’s Past

Makayla Carney October 27, 2023

Halloween is fast approaching, right around the corner, in fact. Hopefully, you’ve got a few plans to celebrate (if not,...

Desmone Architects Selected to Lead Wheeling Gateway Center Project

Provided October 24, 2023

Visit Wheeling, WV, in conjunction with Wheeling Heritage, The City of Wheeling, Ohio County, and The Regional Economic Development Partnership...

Sow the Seeds of Community: Ohio County Public Library Launches Seed Library

Provided October 24, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library is excited to announce a new seed collection as an extension of its already successful...

Myth or Legend: Wheeling’s Flatwoods Monster

Will Wallace October 20, 2023

Originally published Oct. 28, 2020 On a September night in 1952, Kathleen May found herself in an odd situation. After...