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Hi Wheeling, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: GoBus launch, AI heart disease breakthrough, and Professional Championship Bullriders + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many West Virginia drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Convenience hits the road: GoBus launched March 2, adding new connections from Wheeling across the region and beyond. Riders get Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, and restrooms, improving transportation access for the Northern Panhandle — read the full story.

Opposition outweighs local backing: West Virginia’s PSC has received 12 letters supporting the MARL line amid 3,899 objections. Only one is from four affected counties, and Wheeling Power customers may see rate changes — see which customers are affected.

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.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bridge Tavern
• Turn sourdough discard into everyday treats
• Watch Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia

💎 This week’s top finds

Old-school deli vibes: Family-run since 1950, Schmidt Brothers Deli & Carryout turns out hot or cold subs, stromboli, and pepperoni rolls on fluffy Chico Bakery bread. It’s the kind of quick, satisfying lunch that carries you through errands and Ohio Valley weather… simple, classic, and exactly what you’re craving.

Sweat with good people: Expert coaching, smart onboarding, and a community that actually says hi make CrossFit Unus Plus a calm, sweaty reset. Cardio Chaos or the outdoor trail keep things fresh. You’ll get coaching without the ego and leave feeling like you finally stuck to a plan.

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.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 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.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day @ Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library | Tuesday (3/17) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’ve been humming The Wild Rover since high school or just want an excuse to clap on the off-beat, Faire May, the Lunch With Books house band, is serving straight-up Irish tunes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. No leprechaun hats required.

🐂 Professional Championship Bullriders @ WesBanco Arena | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Weekend calls for dust, adrenaline, and a good excuse to yell, so hit WesBanco Arena for pro bull riders and lightning-fast barrel racers. The best show on dirt, family friendly, loud, and honestly more exciting than creeping over the Fort Henry Bridge.

🏺 Kids & Clay: Monster Makers @ East Wheeling Clayworks | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid loves creepy-cute or you just miss art class, tag-team some pinch pot monsters with teeth, horns, tails, and spikes. One $40 ticket covers you both, materials, firing, and a glazed keepsake. Sanctioned mess, zero cleanup at home.

🍞 So Simply Sourdough: Discard Edition @ Appalachian Homestead | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Your sourdough jar overflowing again? Appalachian Homestead is hosting a hands-on class that turns discard into flaky scones, chewy cookies, tender quick breads, crispy waffles, and soup and sauce upgrades, then sends you home with a formula, recipes, and the smug satisfaction of zero waste.

🐰 The Great Bunny Detective @ Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – Grab a flashlight and your best gumshoe voice, Kruger Street is going full noir with a missing egg caper in the dark. Kids and adults track clues among toys, trains, and oddities, then claim Easter treat bags, and, of course, bragging rights.

🎸 Beatlemania Magic @ The Showroom at Wheeling Island | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 PM – Catch a dead-on Beatles tribute over at the Island, complete with harmonies, haircuts, and enough nostalgia to make your first LP jealous. It’s 21+ with first-come seats, so be early, buy through Ticketweb or Ticketmaster, and let it be.

🐰 Easter Singalong Brunch @ Alpha Tavern | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – Alpha Tavern is doing Easter right with an adults-only singalong brunch, equal parts eggs Benedict, cheeky harmonies, and liquid courage. Skip the sticky-fingered egg hunt, and come belt out Sweet Caroline with the choir you actually like, then toast to resurrected free time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Wheeling report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 71°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 4%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 88%

Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Later: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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