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Hey Wheeling, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: School supply giveaway, touch a truck fundraiser, and murder mystery book club + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community comes together: Bethlehem Apostolic Temple’s Stuff the Bus collected school supplies in North Wheeling. Donations will go to local students next weekend during the annual Adopt a Student Giveaway -- see how donations will help.
Season path takes shape: Wheeling University cross country released its 2026 schedule, opening with West Liberty Invitational September 3, then Youngstown State September 26 and Carnegie Mellon October 10, building toward MEC Championships -- see the full schedule.
Hands-on family fun: Families visited The Highlands as Holy Family’s Touch A Truck let kids explore fire trucks and excavators, funding a second location and West Virginia’s first crisis nursery -- learn more about the expansion.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local mood boost: Sink into the Almost Heaven Swing at Wheeling Heritage Port for a little front-porch serenity and an easy photo that actually deserves the grid. Kick off the SWINGO Challenge, fill your bingo squares, maybe even snag some swag for a five minute reset and a big smile.
Game day go-to: When you want a legit spot to watch the game and crush cravings, The Wheel WV brings a stacked lineup from smashburgers and wings to meatball parm hoagies and beignets, plus easy online ordering and party-ready catering if your crew takes over the living room.
Hands-on Wheeling history: Pop into the Museums of Oglebay Institute, where the 1846 Mansion Museum brings Wheeling’s stories and American decorative arts to life, and the Glass Museum spotlights a world-class trove of local glass including the Sweeney Punch Bowl. Try a glassmaking class and a fresh exhibit in the Sauder Gallery for an easy win this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 Movie Night @ Belmont County District Library (Martins Ferry) | Tuesday (8/4) at 6:00 PM – If your couch keeps picking remakes, give it the night off. The Martins Ferry Public Library hosts movie night every first Tuesday, no registration needed, just familiar faces, comfy chairs, and films without the sticky floors, blaring trailers, or $12 popcorn guilt.
🕵 Murder Mystery Book Club @ Shadyside Public Library | Tuesday (8/4) at 6:00 PM – Consider this your alibi for first-Tuesday evenings at 6pm, a free, open-to-all book club where we swap HOA gossip for twisty murders. No registration, strong opinions, and snacks optional. This year’s lineup runs from Verity to The Family Upstairs, and yes, we’ll overanalyze.
🕺 Toe Tappin' Tuesday @ Garden Park | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:00 PM – Take a breather from home projects and slide into Toe Tappin' Tuesday, the free summer concert series serving classic rock, blues, country, and Caribbean spice. You know the drill, pack a lawn chair, a neighbor, and your dignity, because chair-dancing counts.
🧘 Beginner Yoga @ Belmont County District Library (Martins Ferry) | Thursday (8/6) at 10:00 AM – Coffee can wait, start your day with Beginner Yoga with Ashley Wear, a gentle library class that blends simple asanas, breathwork, and a dash of meditation. It’s free, open to all, and low on pretzel poses, with extra mats and chairs, no sign-ups required.
📚 Storytime @ Oglebay Park Resort | Thursday (8/6) at 10:30 AM – Give kids of all ages a Thursday morning adventure at Oglebay’s amphitheater, where Mr. B and the Ohio County Public Library turn books into laughs, wows, and wiggles. You bring the coffee, they bring energy, and if it rains, head to the Welcome Center above.
🖌 Artworks Around Town: Open Art Studio @ Art Works Around Town | Friday (8/7) at 10:30 AM – Artworks Around Town is opening the studio for free, which is the best price in this economy. Bring your own paints, pencils, or that intimidating sketchbook, and make something alongside fellow local artists. No lectures, no pressure, just creative noise, shared tables, and happy mess.
🎶 Sunday Funday Concert Series @ Oglebay Park Resort | Sunday (8/9) at 6:00 PM – Sunday nights are for lawn chairs and low-stakes dancing at Oglebay’s free concert series, with live music, kids’ activities, concessions, and zero cover. Expect everything from beachy singalongs and Beatles tributes to bluegrass and Eagles vibes, then a hometown bow from the Wheeling Symphony.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Wheeling report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 2 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 38%
Patchy fog before 8am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wild11 Azalea Court is a spacious brick ranch tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Arbordale’s private hills. Nearly 3,000 square feet on the main level offers four roomy bedrooms, three full baths, first-floor laundry, and a gas fireplace at the center. A finished basement, two-car garage, pull-through drive, private backyard, and whole-house Generac generator add serious everyday ease.
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