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Hi Wheeling, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Pediatric hospital merger to expand youth mental health, art & ale with Celtic music, and a hands-on fermentation workshop + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wheeling protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Bigger campus in the works: Orchard Park Hospital in Wheeling has signed a letter of intent to merge with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, planning to expand mental health services for children and adolescents — get all the details.
Boosting preservation, business, and arts: Wheeling Heritage awarded grants to seven groups, backing a Capitol Theatre mural by Monica Duymich, restaurant expansion, and marketing support for Sport Your Colors and Arts & Cultural Commission — see all funded projects.
Focus on teen mental health: U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito toured Wheeling’s Crittenton Services ahead of a $30 million expansion adding cottage-style housing for girls 12 to 18, with completion expected by March 2027 — get all the expansion details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Retro treasure hunt: Whether your closet craves nostalgia or relief from fast fashion, Outdated Threads curates ’70s to ’90s tees, sweatshirts, jackets, and oddball gems that feel discovered, not delivered. Let a throwback earn prime rotation… your future favorite could be hiding on the next rack.
Small-plate vibes, big flavor: Skip the road trip and linger over shareable, from-scratch Appalachian comfort at Vagabond Kitchen, where seasonal menus keep things fresh and surprising. A cozy downtown standby for catching up, swapping bites, and leaving happily, slightly overfed.
Wings worth the detour: If your week needs a crispy, saucy lift, Generations Restaurant & Pub serves meaty wings in craveable styles… classic buffalo, bourbon sriracha, and dry-rub ranch among them. Ideal for sharing with a buddy at the table, and for sampling your way to a favorite while the napkins work overtime.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧠Healthy Body, Healthy Brain @ Belmont County District Library (Martins Ferry) | Tuesday (3/10) at 1:00 PM – If your brain could use a tune-up, Dr. Judy Romano is hosting free, no registration sessions every Tuesday in March at 1 pm on living longer, and sharper. Expect bite-size science on diet, stress, exercise, and even spiritual fitness, straight from 30 years of research.
🛍 Fill-A-Bag Sale @ Y-Not-Repeat Boutique | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – Swing by Y-Not-Repeat Boutique at the YWCA, entrance by the bank, for a $10 fill-a-bag haul making spring cleaning feel strategic. All women’s sizes, winter and spring finds, and your ten bucks support a great cause. Bring a friend, and pack like you mean it.
🍺 Art & Ale @ Oglebay Institute Stifel Fine Arts Center | Friday (3/13) – Art & Ale is taking over Stifel Fine Arts Center with Irish beers, hearty bites, and Celtic tunes, no elbowing through a packed pub. Dust off your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt, sip real pints, and let the fiddles do the flirting.
🥒 Fermentation Workshop @ Public Market | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Get hands-on at Public Market as Ruth from Soul + Soil teaches old-school kraut, no gimmicks, just brine and patience. You’ll make a quart of organic sauerkraut to take home, learn why your gut cares, and leave with a fermentation weight, $40 online, limited seats.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner @ St. Mary’s Church, 240 E 40th St, Shadyside, OH 43947 | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Pasta with a purpose, right here at St. Mary’s in Shadyside. Buy a spaghetti dinner to benefit Helping Holidays, and your carb load turns into real support for Ohio Valley families and kids. Preorder, bring your appetite, and feel smug in the best way.
🔨 Osiris Shriners Quarter Auction @ Osiris Shriners | Sunday (3/15) at 12:30 PM – At Osiris, it’s a quarter auction, five bucks at the door gets you a paddle and a shot at $50 prizes for couch-cushion money. Bring quarters, paddles are a buck, then holler That Is Me through two rounds, vendors, and raffles, all supporting Osiris Shriners.
🕯 Candlelight Sound Bath @ Appalachian Homestead | Sunday (3/15) at 4:30 PM – Unwinding upstairs at Appalachian Homestead with a candlelit sound bath led by Chelsey Keding, $22 includes herbal tea and honey. Bring your mat, blankets, and that eye mask you pretend is for flights, no experience needed. Park in the United Bank lot, only 30 spots.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Wheeling report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
This updated 3-bed home in Elm Grove adds surprising space with a rear addition, creating an easy-flow living area ideal for big gatherings. A standout attached garage fits two cars with room left for a workshop, lounge zone, or a third vehicle. Two concrete driveways boost parking and convenience. Set in a coveted location, it pairs updates with functionality.
Take a peek inside →
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