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A Closer Look at Wheeling’s Historic Districts

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles in May to highlight historic preservation efforts in Wheeling as part of celebrating Historic Preservation Month.) WHEELING – The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the country’s cultural resources that ...

Wheeling Chamber Graduates Leadership Wheeling Program Class of 2026

WHEELING — The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce graduated 24 participants from the 2026 Leadership Wheeling program this past week at a luncheon at Waterfront Hall. “Leadership Wheeling continues to play an important role in building a strong pipeline of leaders for our region,” said ...

Panhandle to Host BAH, Design Center Grand Opening

WHEELING — Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration is proud to announce the return of its long-running Business After Hours event, reviving a community tradition that was hosted throughout the 2010s. After several years away, the company is excited to bring the event back and reconnect with local business leaders, partners and community members. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at 112-31st St. in Wheeling, West Virginia, and will feature the unveiling of the new Design Center & Showroom for Panhandle Construction & Remodeling, the custom remodeling division of ...

Newcomers Meeting for Month of May Slated

WHEELING – This May Newcomer’s meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling. This month’s program is the annual installation of officers and the theme is “Summertime.” We will also recognize current chairs of standing committees as well as officers. The program will be preceded by a fun game of trivia. Any woman new or returning to the area is welcome to join the group for the monthly luncheon. Anyone interested in attending can call Jan at 304–280–4270 by the Monday before the meeting.

WVDHHR Retirees, Former Employees Reunite

WHEELING – Retirees and former employees of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, for lunch at Uncle Pete's in Elm Grove, Wheeling.

Davis Is Special Guest at Lunch With Books

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature author Allison Pitinii Davis. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, May 12, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Davis returns to discuss her novella “Business,” about the nightlife of working-class women on the eve of Youngstown, Ohio’s deindustrialization. When the lives of an auto factory worker and trucking motel innkeeper become entwined after a chance encounter at a nightclub, they become agents in each other’s liberation. Davis said she is especially excited to share ...