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Hi Wheeling, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: A hospital merger for kids’ mental health, the road that built America, and Danielle Nicole + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Path forward for young patients: Orchard Park Hospital in Wheeling signed a letter of intent to merge with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, aiming to sustain and expand mental health care for local children and teens — read the full story.
Echoes of America’s expansion: Started 220 years ago, the National Road still shapes Belmont County, from the Blaine Hill Bridge to I-70, with markers and surviving stretches around the Ohio Valley — read the full story.
State budget boosts fire readiness: Two local fire stations were awarded $10,500 and $49,997, part of over $325,000 for departments through the Small County Volunteer Fire Department grants to improve equipment, facilities, and training — get all the 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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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Your midweek culture fix: Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre is the neighborhood home for community-made plays, improv, and art-house flicks. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella hits the stage this weekend, a charming reason to trade the couch for something local.
Hot dog night, solved: Craving a Chicago dog or NJ ripper? Route 88 Burgers & Brew nails the classics while you soak up Oglebay views and maybe swing a few clubs. An easy, no fuss midweek fix when that chili and mustard mood hits.
Your weekend book hunt: Vigilant Books keeps shelves fresh with quality used reads, new arrivals every week, plus occasional author signings and writing groups. It’s a small, welcoming spot to browse without pressure and leave with something you didn’t know you needed.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Wheeling for grown ups
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🍺 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.
🎤 Dinner and Laughs @ The Comedy Club at Wheeling Island | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Two stand-ups, including Dan Ellison, bring the punchlines while you work through salad, steak or chicken, and dessert. On Wheeling Island, the all-in $34.99 ticket is a rare bargain, perfect for a grown-up date night that actually feeds you, and yes, 21+.
🥒 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.
🏇 Night at the Races @ American Legion Post 1 | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – The American Legion is turning Sycamore Ave into Churchill Downs, minus the mud and hats. Simulated horse races on the big screen, betting for prizes, raffles, auctions, and solid grub and drinks, all supporting our vets and the local programs that actually do the work.
🍝 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.
🕯 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.
🎤 Danielle Nicole @ Waterfront Hall | Thursday (3/19) at 8:00 PM – A Grammy-nominated blues belter and bassist, Danielle Nicole rolls in from Kansas City with a voice that smolders, a bass that growls, and songs that land. Formerly of Trampled Under Foot, she delivers modern blues with bite. Skip the small talk, bring your ears.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Wheeling report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 8 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
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