Fascinating History Haunts Inside The Walls Of W.Va. PenSteve Novotney May 16, 2015It was hard core. The criminals, the conditions, and the administered punishments earned the West Virginia Penitentiary a nationwide reputation...
Campeti Has Been Saving Friendly City Soles For 47 YearsSteve Novotney May 15, 2015He was a little, 10-year-old boy shining shoes inside the Campeti’s shoe shop on 11th Street in downtown Wheeling in...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy May 14, 2015Another beautiful spring weekend awaits all Weelunkers. Here is this week’s playbook for “Doing Something.” Reinvent Wheeling Clean Crawl...
Nationally Known Hypnotist Set For Towngate FundraiserSteve Novotney May 14, 2015The local talent and the tradition of theater in the Friendly City are only two reasons why those who appreciate...
First Wheeling History Trivia Challenge Set For May 19Steve Novotney May 13, 2015The city of Wheeling has been a municipality in two different states and has twice served as the capital of...
SpringLauren Cuff May 12, 2015A flush of green Lilac, lavender, sweet the soft puff of dandelion seeds A hawk gliding on a breeze Caterpillars...
‘Show Of Hands’ Finalists Reveal Plans If VictoriousSteve Novotney May 12, 2015The second season of ReInvent Wheeling’s “Show of Hands” competition will debut this Wednesday evening at the Capitol Ballroom. The...
Weelunk’s First Six MonthsLeeRoy May 11, 2015Weelunk.com turned a half year on May 1, and the response from Weelunkers like you has been overwhelmingly positive. With...
Q&A: Four City Council Hopefuls Share Their VisionsSteve Novotney May 10, 2015They all have lived elsewhere. Three are natives, and one is a transplanted West Virginian who has been in Wheeling...
Depasquale’s Trattoria Keeps It All In The FamilySteve Novotney May 10, 2015The children of Simone and Caterina DePasquale learned a few things from their parents about Italian traditions, hard work, and...
Happy 50th Anniversary Sing-Out WheelingBill Orkoskey May 9, 2015 We were sitting in Oglebay Park’s Amphitheatre on a night in June 1965 waiting to see a new show...
The Wheeling Mob: Part 5Steve Novotney May 9, 2015WARNING: This article contains explicit language and subject matter that is not suitable for children. It is the equivalent of Rated...
Local Musician Pours His Soul Into New AlbumSteve Novotney May 8, 2015Matt Heusel has been a hard-working musician in the Upper Ohio Valley for the past two decades, but only now...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy May 7, 2015Hey Weelunkers, Wheeling is hot this weekend — in temperature, in what’s going on, and in celebrating our mothers, of...
Local Business Leader Named Entrepreneurial Success of the YearNikki Bowmar May 7, 2015Justin Seibert, president of Direct Online Marketing (DOM) in Wheeling, West Virginia is the winner of the U.S. Small Business...
Presenters Set For Friday’s ‘Leadercast’Steve Novotney May 6, 2015The time is now, Chris Figaretti believes, for members of the Upper Ohio Valley community to begin preparing to lead...
Key Issues Are Awaiting 2016 City OfficialsSteve Novotney May 5, 2015One year. There is one year remaining in Andy McKenzie’s tenure as mayor of Wheeling, and all six ward positions...
Calling All Dog Lovers!Derrick McKee May 4, 2015Nearly two years ago, dog lovers all over the Ohio Valley rallied to Petsafe’s online “Bark For Your Park” competition...
Captain Samuel Brady: Part 3, ConclusionEarl Nicodemus May 4, 2015Brady’s Rangers were very effective in their pursuit of the Indian raiding parties. Numerous times, they rescued women and children...
The Hempfield HauntingRich Knoblich May 3, 2015Note: This is a fictional tale. Rich Knoblich, WV storyteller and a regular winner of the Liar Contest at the...
Maskey Q&A: ‘There Have Been Miracles in Nepal’Steve Novotney May 3, 2015When the earth rattled under the tiny country of Nepal, Vishakha Maskey was unaware that her parents and relatives had...
WPHS’s Park Players to Perform FootlooseAimee Schultz May 2, 2015Aimee Shultz is a WPHS senior and assistant director of the musical Anyone who was a young person in...
Local Woman Continues To Search For Missing FatherSteve Novotney May 2, 2015It was three years ago when Julie Wurtzbacher was last in the news because of her quest of finding her...
A Wheeling History Center & Museum?Beth Patsch May 1, 2015 Have you ever thought, “There really should be a Wheeling History Museum!” Well, the Wheeling National Heritage Area is...
The Mabel Files: Wheeling Boys Go to WarGerry Griffith May 1, 2015Wheeling barber George Griffith was about to go to war in the Spring of 1941 and the Army fatigues he...
Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy April 30, 2015Weelunk Nation, are you ready to DO SOMETHING? How cool is Springtime in Wheeling? Here are some recommendations to enjoy...
Second Annual ‘Amazing Raise Ohio Valley’ Set For TuesdaySteve Novotney April 30, 2015Susie Nelson had a number in mind, but she refused to share it with a single soul. She admits today...
In Pictures: St. Mike’s Career WeekLeeRoy April 29, 2015The St. Michael Parish School held a “Career and Hobby Fair” on Tuesday and several community professionals met with students to...
Wheeling’s Own Cameroon ConnectionSteve Novotney April 29, 2015He is known as “Sangil Malef” to the citizens of the village of Barombi in Cameroon. It means “Father of...
Looking for Home: Rebecca Harding Davis and MeChristina Fisanick April 28, 2015It seems fitting that my debut article for Weelunk.com is about my search for celebrated writer Rebecca Harding Davis’ (1831-1910)...
A Hopeful Community Collects for HinesSteve Novotney April 28, 2015He smiled; he hugged; he fist bumped; and Hines Rotriga offered everyone his signature thumbs-up as hundreds of people donated...
Captain Samuel Brady: Part 2Earl Nicodemus April 27, 2015After living in a cabin in Wellsburg for a period of time, Sam and Drucilla obtained property in West Liberty,...
The Great Gala: In PicturesLeeRoy April 26, 2015Glamour and fun highlighted Saturday night’s West Liberty University Great Gala as a new feature was introduced: a Red Carpet...
Fahey Q&A: “I guess it’s in our DNA”Steve Novotney April 26, 2015He’s a Fahey, and you know his name. You’re familiar with it because he and several of his family members...
The Wheeling Mob: Part 4Steve Novotney April 25, 2015This article contains explicit language and subject matter that is not suitable for children. It is the equivalent of Rated R....
Local Birds Of Spring, A Photo EssayWallis April 25, 2015Spring has returned, and so have the birds (and the birds that didn’t leave are happier). Local photographer Anna Fonner of...
Snip After Snip, Scenna Still Cuts ItSteve Novotney April 24, 2015One after another. Snip by snip and cut after cut. Long hair. Short hair. Flattops. Hipster flips. He’s seen it,...
Yesterday: A Haibun PoemAlice Hembra April 24, 2015Yesterday memories gather in the rear view mirror framing a rich past Wheeling, late 50’s: A living breathing...
Weelunk WeekenderRochambeau April 23, 2015A busy late-April weekend in Wheeling kicks off Thursday evening with the Charlie Daniels Band at the Capitol Theatre. Charlie always...
Hockey Broadcaster Has Talked His Way To WheelingSteve Novotney April 23, 2015He’s a man from Maine who has adopted the city of Wheeling while on his quest of making “The Show.”...
Sam Mason: Wheeling’s Deadliest OutlawJoe Roxby April 22, 2015When that boy grows enough ass to break his neck, they ought to hang the bastard.” Those words, once spoken...
‘Do Something’ More Than Just a SloganSteve Novotney April 21, 2015Sometimes, doing something is all it takes to make a difference, and East Wheeling resident Stephanie Wright is a prime...
Only in Wheeling: “The Dog Ate My Homework”Steve Criniti April 20, 2015Ed. Note: This is the third installment of an occasional column titled “Only in Wheeling.” The stories featured here are stories...
The Fields Of OglebayChris Freeman April 19, 2015“If you build it, he will come” They are not described on any park map, but they may be the...
Greer Q&A: “Writing Is The Key To My Recovery”Steve Novotney April 19, 2015Many would have surrendered. Given up. Quit. But not Chistina Fisanick Greer. For some reason, she fought back. Time after...
Szalay Finally Fills The Hole In Her LifeSteve Novotney April 18, 2015She’s always had a plan. It hasn’t always been the same plan, but her steps consistently have been in the...
When Two Non-Profits ConnectTammy Kruse April 17, 2015 So the story goes … I walked in to the Alpha for lunch one day in 2014, and Jason...
The Weelunk WeekenderLeeRoy April 16, 2015A new series from Weelunk. Every Thursday catch the “Weelunk Weekender” for recommendations of things to do in Wheeling. (For...
Fifth “Show Of Hands” Application Deadline SetSteve Novotney April 16, 2015Do you possess an idea for a new business or community-related event? Could $1,000 assist you with making that idea...
Brand New Firm To Chisel Outside The BoxSteve Novotney April 15, 2015It simply made sense. That is why the owners of two downtown Wheeling businesses have decided to merge Redbeard Communication...
