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Rise and shine, Wheeling!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: AI heart diagnosis breakthrough, Art & Ale, and Cinderella on stage + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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“° In the news
A clearer picture of risk: At WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, new AI is changing heart care by reading scans differently, helping doctors rule out disease and reduce unnecessary invasive tests for local patients — see how doctors decide next steps.
From thrifting hobby to storefront: Outdated Threads at 2263 Market Street in Wheeling’s Centre Market offers hand sourced vintage finds. Shoppers will find clothing plus records, cassettes, signs, and toys from owner Nic Provenzano — read his path to opening.
Residents can clear out clutter: Wheeling will host its 2026 Spring Cleanup with seven drop-off sites for landfill-only items, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of city residency required, with no tires or hazardous waste — see what’s accepted and when.
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.
Highlights this week:
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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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🫶 We got your back
Craving a noodle fix? If this week calls for slurpable comfort, Wheeling Noods Ramen Bar lets you build bowls with rich broths, springy noodles, and a pile of toppings, plus a cozy vibe for chilly evenings or easy lunches. Noodle obsessives, assemble… your perfect slurp awaits without fuss.
Stitch something this week: Edgington Studio runs friendly, bookable one-on-one or small-group sewing classes, with machines and materials included. Knock out a decorative pillow, a recycled denim zip pouch, or a mini patchwork quilt without rage-seams… the perfect midweek project therapy when that laundry pile starts judging you.
Fresh-morning upgrade: Wake easy with scratch-made breads, seasonal quiches, and the beloved Salty Bread Breakfast Sandwich at Sarah’s on Main. Something warm, done right, invites lingering, and you drift back into real life refreshed, smiling all day.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this 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.
đź‘ Cinderella @ Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre & Cinema | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Whether you’re chaperoning grandkids or indulging your inner nine-year-old, Towngate’s Cinderella brings Rodgers & Hammerstein sparkle to the children’s theater season. Expect waltzes, glass slippers, and songs you actually know. Tickets won’t require a fairy godmother, and getting kids off screens is not impossible.
🥒 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.
🍞 So Simply Sourdough @ Appalachian Homestead | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Finally, a class where playing with your food is encouraged. At Appalachian Homestead, learn sourdough basics, get your hands sticky, and mix your first loaf. Take home a lively starter, the fixings for loaf one, and bragging rights, then register at https://square.link/u/bVFlrBZK.
🍝 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.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 67°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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