It’s Friday, Wheeling! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Juneteenth celebrations, a World Cup watch party, and a toy and train collectors show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A project with impact: Bethlehem, Ohio Girl Scout Bridget Zoeckler received a $5,000 Gold Award Scholarship for creating an ADHD awareness website used by Wheeling Park High School counselors following two years of research -- meet the award winner.
Federal funding advances: West Virginia’s 2nd District could see $10 million for waterline projects, including $1.4 million for Moundsville and $1.04 million linking Hundred-Littleton to Grandview-Doolin. A House vote is expected next week -- check the funding details.
Community honors freedom’s legacy: Juneteenth is celebrated today in Wheeling with ceremonies, music, and a Chapline Street interpretive sign dedication near the Pythian Building, after City Council proclaimed June 19 Juneteenth Independence Day -- see Juneteenth plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Solid fixes, right here: From cracked driveways to soggy basements to full-on remodels, Galloway's Home improvement knows how the Ohio Valley’s freeze, rain, and clay mess with Wheeling homes. Local pros handling concrete, decks, foundations, waterproofing, and full renovations built to last. Get ahead of summer projects before they snowball into fall.
Local comfort-food fix: Whether you're in Centre Market or running past the tunnels, Tito's Sloppy Doggs keeps Wheeling fed with loaded hot doggs, juicy burgers, cheesy quesadillas, and tall-stacked sandwiches. Family owned, laid-back, and reliably delicious... consider this your easy weeknight solve when the fridge gives you side-eye.
Back channel bliss: Located on the back channel of the Ohio River, Wheeling Island Marina keeps river days simple with a public boat launch, ample lighted parking, and a courtesy dock that makes loading in less of a circus. Finish with a cast from the Handicap Fishing Pier or a quick lap on the disc golf course.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚂 27th Annual Marx Toy and Train Collectors Show @ Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum | Friday (6/19) at 9:00 AM – The 27th annual Marx Toy and Train Collectors Show rolls back into the museum, where grown-ups quietly turn into kids again. Browse vintage tin, plastic, and model rails, swap stories, and catch the Show and Tell, because bragging rights age better than paint.
🎨 Artworks Around Town: Open Art Studio @ Artworks Around Town | Friday (6/19) at 10:30 AM – Grab your sketchbook and swing by Artworks Around Town for an open studio that costs exactly zero. Bring your own materials, settle in with other local artists, and make art without the pressure, the pretense, or the price tag. Coffee optional, inspiration likely.
⚽ World Cup Watch Party USA vs. Australia @ Wheeling Park White Palace | Friday (6/19) at 1:30 PM – Ready to shout at the TV with your neighbors? Wheeling Park’s White Palace is hosting a free World Cup watch party for USA vs Australia, with multiple TVs, family vibes, international-inspired bites and cold drinks, and enough red, white, and blue to shame your laundry.
🍷 Casa di Vino: Wine Tasting @ Casa Di Vino - House of Wine | Friday (6/19) at 5:00 PM – Clock out and slide into Casa di Vino for a Friday evening tasting, just $12 a person. It is low fuss, high flavor, and the perfect excuse to catch up without shouting. Think thoughtful pours, friendly locals, and a civilized end to the week.
🖼 Plein Air Art Experience @ Wheeling Heritage Port | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Artists are taking their easels out around Wheeling, turning Heritage Port, Centre Market, Wheeling Park, and Oglebay into open-air studios. Think river breezes, good light, and zero pretense. Wander, sip a coffee, and practice your thoughtful nod, the scenes do the heavy lifting.
🧶 Farm to Fashion Series @ Appalachian Homestead | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Kick off Farm to Fashion at Appalachian Homestead with beginner carding and drop spindle spinning, because store-bought skeins are fine, but bragging rights are better. You get 3 ounces of fiber, a maple spindle to keep, and a reason to return to crochet a bandana.
🏃 Spectrum of Color 5K Fun Run @ Heritage Port | Saturday (6/20) – Skip the personal record and run for the laughs at a sensory friendly, inclusive, untimed 5K where finishing earns you an award. Expect bright powder at color stations, a bubbly foam stop, and a good clean mess that plays well with laundry day. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Wheeling report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 3 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis charming Wheeling home pairs everyday convenience with easygoing comfort in a highly desirable neighborhood. Just minutes from the local plaza and daily amenities, it features a bright, inviting entry, 3 spacious bedrooms, updated baths, and a cozy family room. Outside, a private deck, grill, and fire pit create a year-round hangout for entertaining and relaxing.
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