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Julian to Speak Before Collegiate Alumnae of Wheeling

WHEELING – Collegiate Alumnae of Wheeling's final spring 2026 meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Christ United Methodist Church. The guest speaker is Dr. Charles A. Julian, PhD, Wheeling native and historian, presenting, “Compelling Local Narratives ... Who Me?” Julian earned degrees from Glenville State College, University of Sheffield (England) on a Rotary International Fellowship, George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University and the Florida State University. Within the field of library and information science, he taught undergraduate ...

Library Hosts Open Mic Poetry Slam

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature its first ever Open Mic Poetry Slam. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 7, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Interested in helping the Ohio County Public Library to celebrate National Poetry Month? Patrons may do so by participating in the first ever Open Mic Poetry Slam. Because time is limited, the library will accept poets on a first-come, first-served basis. They ask that patrons keep his or her recitation under five minutes so that as many poets as possible can be ...

Wheeling Newcomers Club to Meet

WHEELING – The Wheeling Newcomers Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling. The speaker will be Makala Carney, director of marketing for the Ohio County Public Library. Carney will speak about all the resources and services available at the library, including regular programs and events. Any woman new or returning to the area is welcome to join the group for its monthly luncheon. Anyone interested in attending can call Jan at 304-280-4270 by the Monday before the meeting.

Wheeling Heritage Highlights Celebrations, Events Around the City

WHEELING — Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with local organizations, is celebrating America 250 Wheeling by highlighting a variety of community events and activities that showcase the city’s history, culture, and spirit. As part of the celebration, Wheeling Heritage will host Main ...

Program Welcomes Andrew Welsh-Huggins

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will be “Justice for Some — Entertainment for All.” The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, March 31, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Crime writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the critically acclaimed thriller, “The Mailman,” and the Shamus Award-nominated Andy Hayes private eye series. Welsh-Huggins also edited the anthology “Columbus Noir,” and his short stories have appeared in multiple magazines and anthologies, including The Best ...

Master Gardeners Help Create Habitats for Fireflies

WHEELING – The next session in the Ohio County Master Gardeners' Public Garden Lecture Series promises to be enlightening. Do you have fond memories of watching fireflies in you grandmother's back yard? Where did all the fireflies go? Anecdotal evidence suggests fireflies are declining, ...