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Happy weekend, Wheeling!
In today’s happening-today edition: West Virginia’s most neighborly towns, same-day medical marijuana cards, and a Guns N’ Roses tribute + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Timeless community charm and history: A February 23 article spotlights West Virginia’s most neighborly towns, including Wheeling’s historic Centre Market and Independence Hall, plus Lewisburg and Weirton gems that feel like coming home — see what makes them special.
Customer education fuels success: Wheeling’s Enzio Figaretti says Country Grown Cannabis has seen steady growth and hopes West Virginia’s medical marijuana industry expands. CannaHealRX assessments in-shop let patients get a medical card that day — read the full story.
Vivid views and art: From New River Gorge foliage to Dolly Sods vistas, a list spotlights West Virginia’s most colorful places, including Wheeling murals and 70-plus works on the Wheeling Public Art Trail — see the colorful highlights.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Courtyard color fix: At Sarah’s on Main, the fruits-and-flowers mural by local artist Rachel Goodman makes a latte stop feel like a mini art break. An outdoor seat, bright color, and coffee set the scene while the only real dilemma remains delightfully simple: pastry versus pastry.
Make something cozy: At Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center, approachable, hands-on classes and workshops span fiber-friendly sessions, pottery, painting, and more, helping you finally scratch that “I should learn this” itch. Expect friendly instruction, tactile fun, and creative momentum that lingers long after the clay dust settles.
Pint night, anyone? Craving an easy local hang this week? Belmont Brewerks serves cold local pours and no-fuss comfort food, ideal for midweek meetups or game-night fuel. Consider it your Martins Ferry excuse to skip the dishes, catch a score, and toast the little wins.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎓 SJC Alumni Event @ St. John Central High School (Bellaire) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 AM – SJC is hosting one last all-class reunion with a final pep rally, Father Dan’s blessing, a guided tour, and the Alma Mater before Mass. Bring your letterman jacket, your inside jokes, and an appetite for Flanagans, then toast the glory days with folks who remember.
🍽 Gourmet Getaway @ Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Clear your Saturday and play with your food at a chef-led crash course in charcuterie boards, gourmet sauces, and dangerously good chocolate, plus a lunch buffet. Then drift to Hickman Lounge for live music, good company, and the smug glow of learning something tasty.
🎨 Vendor/Craft Show @ Wheeling Salvation Army Youth | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Take a spin through the Salvation Army craft and vendor show, where you can browse local makers, chat with neighbors, and exercise your raffle luck. Expect favorite vendors, a Chinese auction, an open kitchen, and door prizes, because small-town fun still delivers.
💃 Saturday Steppers @ Nelson Jordan Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Shake off the week with an all-women, beginner-friendly mix of step dancing and quick HIIT, no egos, just endorphins. Great music keeps the pace, then a spicy circuit reminds you your quads still exist. 45 minutes, $10, bring water, upstairs at 1100 Charles St.
🎸 The Dead Revival Band and more @ Waterfront Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – If you missed last night, Night 2 is your do-over. The Dead Revival Band brings the long, winding jams, Bucket of Puppies brings the lovable chaos, and Waterfront Hall brings the hometown hang. Twenty bucks well spent, and yes, your knees can still dance.
🎸 Nightrain @ Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Feeling nostalgic for loud guitars and questionable eyeliner? Head to Wheeling Island for Nightrain, a two-hour, dead-on Guns N’ Roses fix, Appetite front to back, deep cuts, and all the swagger. It is 21+, reasonably priced, and your voice will be gone by Monday.
🍵 Royal-Tea Party @ Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre & Cinema | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – After the Cinderella matinee at Towngate, it’s royal-tea time with crafts, kid-friendly treats, and autographs from the cast. Limited to 30 mini monarchs, it’s $15 per child with one adult included, no fairy godmother required, just snacks, sparkle, and a brief reprieve for you.
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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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📻 Wheeling report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 81%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
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