The Greatest Shows on Earth (in Wheeling)Mike Quinn July 7, 2016In the old days entertainment was a whole different thing. Sister Kate asked me to write about the amazing shows...
Optimism, Enthusiasm Mark First Council MeetingSteve Novotney July 6, 2016Glenn Elliott set up a booth on Water Street during last summer’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival and learned...
Black Ties And Corsages/Shooters And ChasersBill Hogan July 5, 2016There were two big dances during the Christmas season, the White Ball and the Charity Ball. These were formal dances...
Challenge Wheeling 2016Rochambeau July 3, 2016Saturday, June 18th was the annual Challenge Wheeling scavenger run to benefit Youth Services System. The weather was hot, and...
In The Bigs: An Oath, the Stats, and BaseballSteve Novotney July 2, 2016“In The Bigs”? It was the column I composed while serving as editor and GM of “The Official Newspaper of...
The Mayor’s Inaugural SpeechWeelunk Staff July 1, 2016 On July 1, 2016 Glenn F. Elliott was sworn in as Mayor of Wheeling, W.Va. The following is a...
West Virginia is StrongShawn Fluharty July 1, 2016“A picture is worth a thousand words” comes to mind after spending the day in southern West Virginia delivering supplies...
America is in Your HandsMorgan McCormick July 1, 2016 We would normally be writing about the perfect summer brews or a few new craft beers to hit the...
Sum…Sum..Summertime!Michele Rejonis June 30, 2016Walking to the office from the parking lot this morning, I thought about what a beautiful day it is…the sky...
Hosting Trump in Wheeling Without a HitchSteve Novotney June 30, 2016The dinner comprised stuffed chicken breast, roasted potatoes, green beans, a roll, and a side salad, and it was prepared...
Join Us July 1Mayor Glenn Elliott June 29, 2016A special message from the Wheeling Mayor-Elect: In recent weeks I’ve found my schedule being conducted at a faster pace...
Wheeling Area Bands Together for Flood ReliefSteve Novotney June 29, 2016Deadly and destructive were the rains that swelled creeks, streams, and rivers throughout a 44-county area in central and southern...
Photos: Arts & Culture Fest 2016Monica Mull June 28, 2016Two weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending the 6th annual Wheeling Arts Fest. This year was slightly different...
Grow Ohio Valley Seeds New Partnership In North WheelingSteve Novotney June 28, 2016Some shrug it off, this effort to grow fruits and vegetables on local land, because they are used to visiting...
Family Rooted in Nature Camp at OglebayKathryn Kelly June 27, 2016Family Roots: Oglebay Institute Nature Camps Provide a Legacy of Experiences for the Rybeck Family Wheeling native Ted Rybeck calls...
Wheeling’s New Council Eager to Serve CitySteve Novotney June 26, 2016The duties of Wheeling’s mayor and six council members extend beyond attending two regular meetings per month, and those elected...
Wheeling’s Newest HRC Member On A “Mission”Steve Novotney June 25, 2016“I’m ready to go.” It’s her mantra or mission statement; call it what you will, but when Loma Nevels says...
Good Zoo Brewing Some Saturday SudsSteve Novotney June 24, 2016Fans of craft brews have the chance to attend the 7th annual Good Zoo Brew this Saturday at Oglebay Resort...
From Turkmenistan with LoveMaureen Zambito June 23, 2016Why would a young woman from Central Asia go through the trouble of learning English, getting a passport, saving her...
Kalkreuth Transforms Sparkling Kaley CenterSteve Novotney June 22, 2016Most folks venturing about Wheeling’s downtown district are not able to see the extent of the renovations made recently to...
Betty’s Garden Diary for June 2016Earl Nicodemus June 21, 2016Betty’s Garden Diary – June, 2016 Since June and July usually bring lots of dry weather, most of this issue...
A Day On The Grand Vue Adventure CourseKathleen Wack June 20, 2016Looking for a fun adventure for your family? It’s touted as the “Playground for All Ages,” but it’s really called...
Dougherty: ‘Wheeling Has a Ton of Potential’Steve Novotney June 19, 2016You forget his age and how youthful he appears when you hold conversations with Jake Dougherty. A 2008 graduate of...
Childhood Landmarks In WheelingMike Quinn June 18, 2016In the old days before GPS, people navigated by landmarks. Growing up in Wheeling and living in Woodsdale, we navigated...
Wheeling Artist: Chef Basil Reveres The ProcessSteve Novotney June 17, 2016The correct apple to purchase when planning to craft a duck is the Red Delicious apple, not the Macintosh. Everyone...
Laura Bissett-Mull: The Next Generation In InsuranceMarilyn Mull June 16, 2016There’s an old saying that “timing is everything.” From timing a perfect pass on the gridiron to making the right...
Wesbanco Arena Set To Unveil Its New LookSteve Novotney June 16, 2016The seats were orange, the front steps were steep, and the scoreboard was a relic from nearly 40 years ago...
Challenge Wheeling Race Set For SaturdaySteve Novotney June 15, 2016For a third consecutive June, people of all ages, shapes, and sizes will trek their way to 11 different destinations...
Thalman Sees ‘Engagement’ As Key For Ward 1Steve Novotney June 14, 2016Chad Thalman learned three most valuable lessons during his yearlong campaign for the Ward 1 seat on Wheeling City Council:...
Wheeling Heritage Hires Jake Dougherty as Executive DirectorWeelunk Staff June 13, 2016Image courtesy of WVPUBLIC Former director of Reinvent Wheeling is familiar with organization, its goals The board of directors of...
A Cure for a Crazy WorldLeeRoy June 13, 2016We woke up to peace on this beautiful Sunday morning in Wheeling, W.Va. Our four month old was cooing at...
The Peace Corps Is Looking For Wheeling VolunteersJamie Salabogi June 12, 2016Greetings from your friendly Peace Corps Recruiter! Peace Corps is embarking on the Mountaineer Summer Tour. Your attendance would be...
Wheeling Represented at W.Va. Hub ConferenceSteve Novotney June 11, 2016We didn’t know what to expect. Weelunk caught the attention of Jake Lynch, the director of network communications for the...
Coogan: ‘If you need me, I’ll be there’Steve Novotney June 10, 2016Polling. That’s what Alex Coogan did before visiting City Clerk Janice Jones to officially file to run to become the...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy June 10, 2016The Weekender is back and ready to help formulate weekend plans for the entire summer – ’cause there’s just too...
ECHL Hockey Legend’s Cup Is OverflowingSteve Novotney June 9, 2016He admits it. He told a little fib during his very first hockey tryout. Patrick Kelly grew up in a...
The Man That Comes AroundMike Quinn June 9, 2016Ok, before you read my story, you have to listen to the 1939 version of “The Man That Comes Around.”...
Palmer Eager To ‘Address’ Issues In Ward 6Steve Novotney June 8, 2016Once he officially retired as an employee for the city of Wheeling, Dave Palmer knew he wished to continue serving...
The Mabel Files: A ’52 Nash in Elm GroveGerry Griffith June 7, 2016Mabel Wrestles a Four-Wheeled Beast Called Nash on the Streets of Elm Grove Mabel jammed the gear shift on the...
A Letter to My Host DaughterVishakha Maskey June 6, 2016Dear host daughter, When the idea of hosting an exchange student for a year came to my mind witnessing a...
By A Stroke Of LuckBill Hogan June 5, 2016“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones...
Unique Dining to Return to East Wheeling CornerSteve Novotney June 4, 2016About a decade ago local residents were able to get a unique culinary experience on the corner of 16th and...
Get the Wheeling Feeling at Chili Cook-OffSteve Novotney June 3, 2016With beans or without beans? Red or green? Those are a couple of the decisions that competitors and patrons will...
It’s Not Just a Slice of Pizza!Eric Sendaydiego June 2, 2016I had an opportunity to visit Wheeling, W.Va., this past weekend, and it was a chance to visit some old...
Development Potential Excites Ward 3’s WilsonSteve Novotney June 1, 2016There was a point in time when Brian Wilson tried to count the people he was confident would vote for...
Stories From 2016’s Graduating ClassLeeRoy May 31, 2016This is a compilation of stories submitted by some of this year’s local graduating class. We look forward to hearing...
Crazy for CicadasMisty Klug May 30, 2016 Schrader Center Nature Educators Separate Cicada Facts from Fiction and Teach Kids What All The “Buzz” Is About Most years...
Capt. Van Camp’s Sacrifice a Constant InspirationSteve Novotney May 30, 2016She heard the knocks because she was still awake near midnight one late-June night five years ago. Two men, both...
Wheeling Artist: Carney and Her CrossroadsSteve Novotney May 29, 2016There have been a couple of occasions when she was forced to look to the left and peer to the...
Scatterday Wants Everyone ‘All-In For Wheeling’Steve Novotney May 28, 2016An “idea” wall that serves as a wish list is something Wendy Scatterday collected during her listening tour and successful...
