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Creepy Cryptids of West Virginia

Makayla Carney October 19, 2023

Picture this: It’s the middle of the night you’re walking through the woods, or you’re driving up a curvy road....

Clay School Community Block Party on Tap for Thursday

Provided October 17, 2023

The City of Wheeling, along with other project stakeholders, invites the community to join them at a community block party...

QUIZ: What Should You Carve on Your Pumpkin?

Wheeling Heritage Media and Emma Wiley October 17, 2023

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!

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Performs on Restored Holocaust Instruments for Violins of Hope

Provided October 16, 2023

On October 19, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will partner with the national organization Violins of Hope for a powerful performance honoring victims...

Three Random Patents and Inventions that Started in Wheeling

Emma Wiley October 16, 2023

Ever have an idea for an invention? The first patent law in the US was the US Patent Act in...

13 Things to do on Friday the 13th

Emma Wiley October 13, 2023

Are you ready for a Friday the 13th filled with chills, thrills, and adventure? We have you covered with 13...

Celebrating a Decade of Opportunity: Apply for the Next Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands program is hitting a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th year of empowering local...

Discover Wheeling’s Witchy History

Makayla Carney October 11, 2023

Spooky season is upon us. Pumpkins are just waiting to be carved, horror movies are playing on Netflix, and candy...

The Wheeling Flood That Created a Beautiful Disaster

Natalie Kovacs October 10, 2023

Can you imagine the Ohio River filled with floating pumpkins, gourds, and corn shucks? Well, that’s precisely what many Wheeling...

PODCAST: Wheeling Haunts

Wheeling Heritage Media October 6, 2023

Welcome to Wheeling Haunts, a podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media What happens when Wheeling’s history doesn’t die? Listen to the...

Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates Bring Countrified-Rock To Wheeling This Month

Provided October 5, 2023

West Virginia and Kentucky-based twang-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates return to Wheeling on Friday, October 13 for...

An Insider’s Guide to the Rocky Horror Shadow Cast Experience at the Capitol Theatre

Makayla Carney October 4, 2023

Get ready, Wheeling. Gold shorts and feather boas are coming your way. On October 8, THE “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

From Wheeling to Minden: The Unexpected Link in ‘Impossible Town’ Film

Alex Panas October 3, 2023

“Impossible Town” is a new feature-length documentary that follows Dr. Ayne Amjad’s journey to confront a cancer crisis in the...

Ohio County Public Library Launches Library of Things Collection

Provided October 2, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library has announced a brand new collection called the Library of Things, set to launch on...

Wheeling Gateway Center Announces Project Team Finalists

Provided September 29, 2023

Contact: Frank O’Brien Executive Director 304.233.7709 fobrien@wheelingcvb.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wheeling, WV – Sept. 29 – Visit Wheeling, WV, in...

Meet the Minds Behind The Pine Room Podcast

Lindsay Ammirante September 29, 2023

It began simply as a dad having some friends over to watch sports via a single outdoor television with one...

This Bygone Event Proves That Wheeling Has Always Loved a Good Drag Show

Kate Wietor September 27, 2023

It could be said that Wheeling is a town with theatrical flair and giving hearts. These days, Wheelingites gather funds...

Towngate Remembers One of its First Performers with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Makayla Carney September 26, 2023

The year was 1969, and the Towngate Theatre was about to stage its first-ever show: Cat on a Hot Tin...

Breaking Boundaries in Body Art: Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention 2023

SponsoredAlex Panas September 25, 2023

In just a few short weeks, tattoo enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Wheeling Island Casino for the...

History Comes Alive at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Provided and Alex Panas September 21, 2023

If you like history, cemeteries, and performance art, then you’ll want to head to Greenwood Cemetery this Sunday, Sept. 24...

You Won’t Want To Miss This Wild and Wonderful Art Exhibit in Wheeling

Provided and Phyllis Sigal September 20, 2023

Herons and zebras and owls, oh my! Not to mention rabbits and robins, pythons and penguins, cheetahs and chickadees, and...

What the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Wants You to Know About Their New Season

SponsoredAlex Panas September 20, 2023

Next week, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will return to the Capitol Theatre stage for their season opener. The theme of...

The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus Club

Kate Wietor September 19, 2023

Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...

Get Your Food Truck Fix This Weekend at Oglebay

Karin Butyn September 13, 2023

Oglebay is gearing up to entertain approximately 3,000 guests at its third annual Fall Food Truck Festival – and you’re...

A Journey Through Wheeling’s Theater History

Karin Butyn September 12, 2023

It was Shakespeare who said ” all the world’s a stage,” and the city of Wheeling is no exception. While...

CO.STARTERS Program Invites Entrepreneurs to Turn Ideas into Action

Wheeling Heritage Staff September 11, 2023

Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED), is excited to announce that applications are now open...

Discover Wheeling’s Hidden Gems at the ‘Where in Wheeling’ Scavenger Hunt

Provided September 8, 2023

Mark your calendars and gather your friends because the Ohio County Family Resource Network is back with the much-anticipated 3rd...

Wheeling’s Downtown Historic District Expanded

Provided September 6, 2023

Wheeling Heritage is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places....

Why Wheeling: Logan Schmitt

Adam Payne September 6, 2023

If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably...

History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to Wheeling

Emma Wiley September 5, 2023

Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...

Celebrate the Art of Woodcarving at the Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild’s Annual Show

Weelunk Staff September 1, 2023

The Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild has been fostering the art of woodcarving for over four decades. This non-profit club, based out...

Join the Celebration: Wheeling Reads Finale Festival 2023

Provided August 31, 2023

On Saturday, September 9, the Ohio County Public Library will host its 2023 Wheeling Reads: One Book, One Community Finale Festival,...

ICYMI – Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer

Wheeling Heritage Media August 29, 2023

In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in...

Feel Like a Kid Again at the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum

Karin Butyn August 28, 2023

Looking for a blast to the past?  Whether checking out a massive collection of Snoopy and the Gang or exploring...

Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details?

Emma Wiley August 25, 2023

Wheeling has thousands of interesting, unique, and funky details around town…but how often have you taken the time to look...

Vondel Bell’s Latest Mural Celebrates Literary and Science Icons at OCPL

Weelunk Staff August 23, 2023

In a celebration of artistic ingenuity and community spirit, the Ohio County Public Library (OCPL) welcomed attendees to an eagerly...

Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream Industry

Kate Wietor August 21, 2023

These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted...

From Tea Rooms to Pitas: Four Menus from Historic Wheeling Restaurants

Emma Wiley August 18, 2023

Can you imagine the menu from your favorite childhood restaurant? Does it conjure up memories and have your go-to order?...

Step Back in Time With Vintage Wheeling School Memorabilia

Ryan Stanton August 16, 2023

As a teacher, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as we head back to school. There’s the...

Raise a Glass at Mountaineer Brewfest This Saturday

Karin Butyn August 14, 2023

Thought of in 2013, brought to fruition in 2014, and named the West Virginia Beer Festival of the year a...

Have You Heard These 10 Songs About Wheeling?

Kate Wietor August 11, 2023

Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...

Wheeling Heritage Receives Second Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service

Wheeling Heritage Staff August 10, 2023

Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...

Wheeling Seeks Artists for New Mural Project

Provided August 9, 2023

Public art is transformative for cities like Wheeling. It helps support local artists and visually tell a story about what...

Heritage Music BluesFest is a Recipe for Fun

SponsoredWheeling CVB and Jeremy Morris August 9, 2023

Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing...

Wheeling’s Cool History of Air Conditioning

Kate Wietor August 7, 2023

If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air...

What Local Farmers Markets Mean to Our Community

Matthew Rafa August 4, 2023

Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond....

Every Community Needs a Hero—and a Couple of Bucks!

Rosemary Ketchum August 3, 2023

Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past,...

Check Out the Lineup for the Wheeling Arts Festival This Saturday

Provided August 2, 2023

The highly-anticipated return of the Wheeling Arts Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable as the...

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Music at Play, the 2023-2024 Season

Provided August 1, 2023

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2023-2024 season, titled Music at Play. The season centers around the six-concert Capitol Series, consisting...

A Familiar Face Opens Up a New Business in Downtown Wheeling

Justice Hudson August 1, 2023

In recent years, the City of Wheeling has seen private and public funding funnel into the region supporting several new...