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Order of Eastern Star Meeting Slated

WHEELING – Miriam Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Shrine Center, Monument Place, Elm Grove. The annual memorial service and election of officers will be held, and May birthdays will be celebrated. Members are asked to bring their choice of ramen noodles, fruit cups, pudding cups or jello cups for the backpack project. Refreshments will be served by Nancy Hostutler following the meeting. Patty Vermillion, Worthy Matron, and Jim Shannon, Worthy Patron, will preside.

Brooke Hills Playhouse Announces 55th Season

WELLSBURG — The Brooke Hills Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 55th season, featuring a diverse lineup designed to bring laughter, music and mystery to the Ohio Valley. The season highlights include: “The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League,” a comedy by Jones, Hope and Wooten. ...

AAA: 45 Million Americans Planning Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

PITTSBURGH – AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. This is slightly higher than 2025 when 44.8 million people traveled for the holiday. The 2026 domestic travel forecast sets a new Memorial ...

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 ...