“Moundsville” — the Happy, the Sad, the Past, the Future Summed Up in DocumentaryNora Edinger December 5, 2018The odds are good you’ll see someone you know on screen if you attend the Friday premiere of a feature...
Betsy Delk and Her Band of Merry (Snow) MenPhyllis Sigal December 4, 2018Ladies and gentlemen! Allow me to introduce you to the Queen of Cookies, the Dutchess of Decorating, the Countess of...
‘Good’ Evolves Into ‘The Best’ at Good Mansion WinesPhyllis Sigal December 3, 2018Good Mansion Wines, with its Old World flavor, is always evolving into something new, says Dominick Cerrone, owner of “Wheeling’s...
A Gift of Community and Inspiring Others to GiveMatthew Rafa December 2, 2018In my last article, The Decline of Community, I spoke to the need to get involved and give to the...
BILL HOGAN’S MUSINGS: Let’s Give Thanks for ThanksgivingBill Hogan December 2, 2018I believe it is beautifully ironic that my favorite holiday is identified with the unglamorous turkey. I remember that when we...
The Children of Wheeling and Willesden LaneRyan Norman December 1, 2018It was soggy and gray as I headed for The Capitol. I was going to see a performance that I...
A Taste of Japan in the Heart of WheelingDaniel Dorsch November 30, 2018In Wheeling’s historic Centre Market, a unique corner offers both newcomers and longtime patrons a literal taste of Japan. From...
Iafrate Fighting for a Better ChurchNora Edinger November 29, 2018Editor’s note: As part of a continuing series on how Ohio Valley residents express their spirituality, Weelunk recently visited with...
EVENTS: From Miracles to a Nutcracker, Holiday Favorites AboundWeelunk Staff November 29, 2018MIRACLE ON MARKET STREET The treasured holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be staged at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre,...
Symphony on Ice — A Gift of Holiday WarmthPhyllis Sigal November 28, 2018How can a place as cold as ice make you feel all hot-cocoa, blazing-fire, cozy-blanket, favorite-sweater warm? Maybe it’s those...
Can You Spare an Afternoon to Strike Up a Mentorship?Kelly Strautmann November 28, 2018You don’t have to go far in the Ohio Valley to find good people willing to help others. Good things...
Holy Crepes! Lady Gaga in the HousePhyllis Sigal November 27, 2018“Susan, you can call me Stefani.” That’s Susan Haddad, owner of Later Alligator in Center Wheeling. And, Stefani? Well, that’s...
Wheeling’s Generous Philanthropists Provide for FutureChristina Fisanick November 27, 2018Each time I walk through the Oglebay Mansion Museum, I stop in front of Earl W. Oglebay’s portrait and thank...
WSO to Welcome Music Director Candidate Roger Kalia Back to Wheeling for Symphony on IcePhyllis Sigal November 26, 2018Editor’s note: We are changing up our WEEasked series a few times over the next several months, asking specific questions...
Wheeling Experiences Unlocked in ‘My Corner of the World’A.J. Bucon November 25, 2018“On that day all of us jumped in my car, I pushed down hard on that gas pedal, and we...
A VIEW FROM THE MOON: Why Can’t We See the Footprints on the Moon (Part II)Robert E. Strong November 24, 2018In our last installment, Where Are the Footprints on the Moon?: Part I, we discussed that because the Earth’s moon...
Counting Her Blessings Along the Bridle TrailMelanee Sinclair November 24, 2018I am more fortunate than one should ever be. Most weekends, I tag along on a trail ride at the...
‘Sweat’ Equity Pays Off for Wheeling NativePhyllis Sigal November 23, 2018 Wheeling native Michelle Duffy certainly has invested “sweat equity” into her career, which has thus far spanned close to three decades...
AN ESSAY FOR THE DAY: A ‘Catfelt’ ThanksgivingWyeth McNickle (as told to Colin McNickle) November 22, 2018It was three years ago this very week that my sister, Winslow, and I were left in a box at...
EVENTS: And After Dinner’s Digested …Weelunk Staff November 22, 2018Looking for something to do to keep your visitors entertained? There’s shopping, an art film, a wine tasting and, of...
Join the Kindness Revolution and Focus on the GoodStacey Miller Sacco November 21, 2018A woman watched two brothers run miles in an effort to raise money for a child with cancer. A dentist...
All Things Under the Rainbow — A Discussion and Support GroupEllen Brafford McCroskey November 20, 2018LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors, meet Heather Sexton, CT (counselor trainee). Heather, a wife, mom and native of eastern Kentucky, has...
Recipe for a ‘Capitol’ HolidayRyan Norman November 19, 2018Take six parts theatrical spectacle, add a dash of distinctive cuisine, fold in a trip to one of many unhidden...
BILL HOGAN’S MUSINGS: The Present Predicament of the Catholic Church as Seen From the SidelinesBill Hogan November 18, 2018Editor’s Note: The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has been and continues to be a significant sponsor of Weelunk. The staff and...
ROBERTS RUMINATES: A Place for PilesLaura Jackson Roberts November 17, 2018We tidied up our house the other day. It was in desperate need, and during the miserable exercise — one...
Coach Helps Fantasy in Lights Parade Swing Into Season of MiraclesCassie Bendel November 16, 2018In the sports world, it’s not unusual to hear a certain catch, a well-orchestrated play or a come-from-behind victory referred...
EVENTS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like …Weelunk Staff November 15, 2018FESTIVAL OF TREES The Festival of Trees has planted itself in a brand new location! The Oglebay Institute Stifel Center...
A VIEW FROM THE MOON: Where Are the Footprints on the Moon? (Part 1)Robert E. Strong November 15, 2018Nearly a third of a century ago, on a tropical island in the South Pacific far, far away, I started...
Life Without Limbs Is Limitless for Cooper BlairNick Musgrave November 14, 2018Posting a time of around 12 seconds for the 100-meter dash is a significant accomplishment for any 15-year-old — such...
Good Grief! Dr. William Mercer Unveils ‘Joe Nailer’Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 13, 2018Dr. William Mercer is well known in the local area as a driving force behind the Clean Indoor Air Regulation...
WSO to Welcome Music Director Candidate Andrés FrancoPhyllis Sigal November 12, 2018Editor’s note: We are changing up our WEEasked series a few times over the next several months, asking specific questions...
The Decline of CommunityMatthew Rafa November 11, 2018Editor’s Note: We believe that our community should be honest, open-minded and willing to engage in a civil dialogue about...
PHYLosophy: Judge Recht a Man for ‘Four Seasons’Phyllis Sigal November 10, 2018Fresh out of the University of Pittsburgh in 1980 with a shiny new English degree, I accepted a job at...
Oglebay’s Holiday Tradition: The Best LightLaura Jackson Roberts November 9, 2018The Festival of Lights is Oglebay’s crown jewel, and on Thursday, Nov. 8, it went live for its 33rd year....
EVENTS: Lights, Music, Art, Tea, Wine!Weelunk Staff November 8, 2018The switch is being flipped tonight! At 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, the Oglebay hills will be alive with more...
A Hankering for a Hangover – Hangover BBQ, That IsPhyllis Sigal November 7, 2018You had me at first whiff, Hangover BBQ. Then I tasted the peppered turkey. I’m in love. Tender, juicy, a...
Happy Trails to OglebayLaura Jackson Roberts November 6, 2018Right now, people are walking in Oglebay Park. Some walk with dogs, some run through the woods. Some walk with...
Dear Non-Voters: Think Twice Before Skipping the MidtermsRosemary Ketchum November 5, 2018Editor’s Note: We believe that our community should be honest, open-minded and willing to engage in a civil dialogue about...
Survey Data Shows Where Young Appalachians Stand on Political IssuesProvided November 5, 2018High school seniors in Appalachia want you to know what they think about the biggest political issues of our time...
PHYLosophy: Don’t Miss Your Shot at ‘Hamilton’ Tickets on MondayPhyllis Sigal November 4, 2018All I wanted for that birthday was to be “in the room where it happened.” It’s all I talked about...
House of Delegates, 3rd Delegate DistrictWeelunk Staff November 4, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
House of Delegates, 4th Delegate DistrictWeelunk Staff November 4, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
Comfort Keeps Pouring In for Jewish CommunityNora Edinger November 3, 2018“It’s been something,” said Rabbi Joshua Lief. He was actually sitting down for a brief moment at the end of...
U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional DistrictWeelunk Staff November 3, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
United States SenatorWeelunk Staff November 3, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
State Senator, 1st Senatorial DistrictWeelunk Staff November 2, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
State Senator, 2nd Senatorial DistrictWeelunk Staff November 2, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
Ohio County CommissionerWeelunk Staff November 1, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
Marshall County CommissionerWeelunk Staff November 1, 2018Editor’s note: The same five questions were distributed to the candidates running for this particular office. Earlier in the fall, Weelunk...
EVENTS: Dancing, Drinking, Laughing, Learning, ShoppingWeelunk Staff November 1, 2018DANCING STARS One of the most anticipated events in the valley waltzes onto The Capitol Theatre stage at 7 p.m....
