Introduction to Our Community

Explore the vibrant and developing community that is Wellsburg. Our city leaders are pursuing a vision that will enrich our community. Of course, they will encounter obstacles and struggle with financing. Stay informed with accurate information and revisit this page to track the progress. For the most current news, subscribe to our newsletter.

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Emergency Services

Fire Departments

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Baseball & Softball

The Wellsburg Baseball and Softball Association operates leagues out of the Betty Carr Recreational Park (17th Street Park). Matt Cox and Jill Pavlic-Yost are the administrators of the Association. The association has contributed over $25,000 to park improvements.

For those adults who think they're still young, an adult softball tourament is organized once a year. BYOBG (Bring your own BenGay)

Wellsburg Baseball & Softball Association 2022 Sign Up Schedule

• Saturday January 8, 9am to 1pm ($10 off early bird special
• Saturday January 15, 9am to 1pm ($5 off early bird special
• Saturday January 22, 9am to 1pm
• Saturday January 29, 9am to 1pm
• Sign ups after February 25 will have an additional fee of $25

Sign up Location
New Day Christian Center
2640 Pleasant Ave
Wellsburg, WV 26070

Baseball age cut off April 30, Softball age cut off January 1

$10 off per additional family member

Make checks payable to Wellsburg Baseball & Softball Association

No refunds once uniforms are ordered

Find us on Facebook @Wellsburg Baseball and Softball Association

Contacts

Links

Ohio Valley Youth Baseball League

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Forms to Download

Sponsorship Form

Fundraiser Form

Projects Document

The Origin of Bingo

It is believed that the game originated in Italy as a lottery in 1530. From there it can be traced to French aristocracy where it was known as ‘Le Lotto’ in 1778. By the 18th century the game found a lasting home in Britain.

In the United States the game was known as 'Beano' because beans were used to mark the numbers. Evidence suggests that it acquired the name 'Bingo' when a lady friend of Edwin S Lowe was so elated at winning she shouted 'Bingo' instead of 'Beano'. Edwin S Lowe was a toy manufacturer who printed cards and packaged the game under the name of 'Bingo'. In the US Bingo is played with 75 balls and 5x5 cards printed with random numbers.

And, to answer your inquiry, yes, there are several places in Wellsburg where you can yell Bingo. To start, try the VFD Firehall or the Moose Club.

The Wellsburg VFD offers Bingo every Thursday between 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm in the VFD Banquet Hall at 12th and Yankee Streets.

Wellsburg Block Parties

The Facebook group, Downtown Wellsburg, organizes block parties around Town Square. There is music, vendors, tables, and a beer stand! Life is good in Wellsburg.

Boating

Boating is popular in Wellsburg where there are two public launch ramps and numerous private and public docks along the shore of the Ohio river. The first and largest launch ramp is located at 12th Street, next to the Crooked Dock Restaurant. It features a shelter and a floating dock.

A second ramp is located at the extreme southern end of town off of Charles Street. The ramp is on Buffalo Creek as it enters the Ohio River. Canoes and Kayaks launched from this point could proceed up Buffalo Creek for about a mile. The scenery is beautiful. There are no boat docks at the site.

Area Golf Courses

Pickleball for all Ages

Tuesday Evenings
Saturday Mornings

Playhouse Performances

The Brooke Hills Playhouse is located within Brooke Hills Park. The following link tells all.

Playhouse

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Yankee Bike Trail

WELLSBURG APPLE FESTIVAL

The Brooke County Applefest started in 1979 celebrating the history of the apple industry. Mike O'Brian chaired the Applefest committee since 1982 and assumed the role of Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman greeting visitors throughout the three day event. Mike died in 2016 at the age of 80.

Legend has it that the Grimes Golden was found growing on the Thomas Grimes farm 200 years ago. It is a favorite for eating, cooking, and making cider.

Entertainment includes bands, a chain saw carver, dancers, a Guitar and Vocalist, and the crowning of the Applefest Pageant Winners.

Free Face Painting all three days is sponsored by Main Street Bank, Booth #708. Don't miss the Pet Show on the grassy lot near the log cabin or the Pumpkin Carving Contest on Town Square.

About 90 vendors are expected including a variety of food trucks and loads of Arts and Crafts.

Festivies start Friday, October 6th and conclude Sunday, October 8th.

Applefest Website

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HALLOWEEN IN WELLSBURG

Halloween is another one of those special days. Perhaps the city's layout contributes to making a great place for children to Trick or Treat. Hundreds of ghosts, goblins, and superheroes parade through the streets. Fun for all ages. The Fire Trucks and Police Cars add to the festivities.

In preparation for the big event, many owners decorate their homes. In Wellsburg, Halloween home decoration has evolved to an art form best appreciated by Stephen King.

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It is incredible how a tub full of candy can attract a few dozen, no make that hundreds of children of all ages. The costumes ranged from beautiful angels to horrific monsters. As you peruse the photos, remember the times when Trick or Treating was a highlight of your childhood. Halloween in Wellsburg lets you relive those days.

Click on a picture to enlarge the image.

Junior Police Academy

The Wellsburg Junior Police Academy is a week long event hosted by the New Day Christian Center and other local organizations. It is held the third week of June each year and supervised by Chief Deputy (Retired WV State Police Sgt.) Matthew Scott Adams. Look for the activies to take place in our North Park.

Link to New Day Host: Junior Police Academy

Facebook: Junior Police Academy

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

Wellsburg celebrates New Year's Eve with it's own ball to drop. Town Square is the center of activities with three different DJ's offering music. The festivities ran from 10:00 pm to 12:30 am. Hot Chocolate and cookies were served as an air cannon shot T-shirts to the crowd.

BROOKE HILLS PARK

The 750 acres, now known as Brooke Hills Park, was willed to Brooke County by the Gist family over 55 years ago. To do justice to the magnificant setting, we encourage you to visit their website by clicking on the link below.

Brooke Hills Park

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CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

For a small city, Wellsburg enjoys an abundance of four recreational parks. The parks and playgrounds are open for public use from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. from April 1, through October 31, and from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. from November 1, through March 31.

NORTH PARK

The 3.5 acre North Park hosts the starting point of Yankee Trail and can boast about the most beautiful river view in the city.

Other features include a shelter, a large grassy area, playground equipment, and park buildings.

CENTRAL PARK

Located between Main & Charles Streets and 17th & 16th Streets the one block square features crossing walkways and a center area with bench seating. It is often the site of music performances with various food trucks in attendance.

BETTY CARR RECREATION PARK

The largest park (10.62 acres) in the city is centrally located along the Ohio river. It sports three baseball/softball fields, playground equipment, a basketball court, a large shelter, two baseball pitching/hitting cages, three Pickleball courts, a refreshment stand, and several large grassy areas.

Dr. Fred Zelt, a geologist, uses the park to give geology presentations on our local area. He chose the park because the exposed hillside across the river clearly illustrates the rock strata.

Download Geology Presentation

For detailed information, view his video explaining the historic formation of the Upper Ohio Valley. YouTube Video

SOUTH PARK

South Park lies between 3rd & 4th Streets. Amenities include an excellent shelter, playground equipment, and a basketball court. A distinguishing feature is the large shade trees which contribute to a sense of tranquility.

THE HISTORIC WELLS HOUSE

The log cabin was built by Alexander Wells in 1788 on Washington Street in Buffaloe, Virginia (now Charles Street in Wellsburg, West Virginia). It is a four room, two floor structure with 'Turkey Breast'-design fireplaces in each room. The Wells Log House is in the National Register of Historic Places.

Located near the Town Square, it is a short walk to the Historic Wharf.

WELLSBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT

The historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and covers an area of 246 acres. It encompasses 693 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Wellsburg. Notable buildings include the Brooke County Courthouse (1836), Northwestern Bank of Virginia (1835), Christ Episcopal Church (1887), First Methodist Church (1853), Patrick Gass Cottage (1797, c. 1850), and Crescent Glass factory (c. 1900). Also in the district are a number of residences in popular architectural styles including Greek Revival and Late Victorian.

Located within the district are the separately listed Wells Log Cabin and Wellsburg Wharf.

Brooke County Historical Museum and Cultural Center

Make the Center one of your stops. It's open from April to November, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm or by appointment: bchmcc2012@gmail.com. Tours are free to individuals and groups. Donations are appreciated and help fund the maintainence and expansion of the Center.

History buffs will want to allow an hour or two to browse. The Center is packed with interesting displays and exhibits.

For over 300 years, even before West Virginia was a State, the West Virginia area has had the highest per capita signups to go to war. Of West Virginia's 55 counties, Brooke has the highest per capita response. When the need was seen, our ancestors responded. No matter the branch, they stepped forward.

Yes, there is an appropriate showing of war memeorabilia.

THE HISTORIC WELLSBURG WHARF

The historic Wellsburg Wharf was built in 1836 by a group of businessmen. Located off Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia, the site consists of the remains of the wharf and the foundations of two warehouses. The remains are a 200-foot long section of riverbank, lined with cobblestones, and descend from Main Street into the water. The simple design accommodated freight from heavy sternwheeler traffic. Today the site is managed as a park area with recreational craft able to moor at the pier.

Immediately to the north of the Wharf, The City of Wellsburg erected a gazebo commemorating other historical activities. Most notable is when Captain Meriwether Lewis passed by Charles Town in Virginia (later renamed Wellsburg) on September 7, 1803. Lewis brought the expedition's keelboat down the Ohio River to rendezvous with William Clark near Louisville, Kentucky.

At the top of the riverbank near the gazebo there is a historic giant sycamore tree.

WELLSBURG LIBRARY & WELCOME CENTER

The library has their own website which can be reached by clicking on the link below.

Library & Welcome Center

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BROOKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The health department has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their website.

Brooke County Health Department

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WELCOME TO CASA

CASA has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

Court Appointed Special Advocates

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES

DHHR has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

DHHR

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WELCOME TO STONERISE HEALTH CARE

Stonerise has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

Stonerise Health Care

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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN

WIC has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

Women, Infants, and Children

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BROOKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

The animal shelter has its own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

Animal Shelter

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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICES

WV Extension Services has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit the site.

WV Extension Services

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WELLSBURG ROTARY

The Rotary Club has a Facebook Page but does not maintain a website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their Facebook page.

Wellsburg Rotary on Facebook

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WELLSBURG LIONS CLUB

The Lions Club has a Facebook Page but does not maintain a website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their Facebook page.

Wellsburg Lions Club

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WELLSBURG KIWANIS CLUB

The Kiwanis Club has a Facebook Page but does not maintain a website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their Facebook page.

Wellsburg Kiwanis Club

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WELLSBURG ELKS LODGE 1553

The local lodge has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their website.

Wellsburg Elks Lodge 1553

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WELLSBURG MOOSE LODGE 1564

The local lodge has their own website. Click on the link below to open a new tab and visit their website.

Wellsburg Moose Lodge 1564

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