A window into Whelihan Glass
February 17, 2020
Brian Kraege
THE MIRROR
Have you ever noticed how easily glass breaks? A small trip and a phone drops onto the carpet and it cracks, or glasses get scratched from setting them on the table too hard.
Glass is pretty fragile, so how would one deal with a cracked windshield or a window accidentally broken? The most obvious answer would be to call some big company that charges big money, but why do that when there’s a better choice that everyone knows by name?
Whelihan Glass, a glass repair shop on 2541 Patch Street in Stevens Point, was started in 2012 by Todd Whelihan. 
It has quickly grown in name and business, which specializes in glass repair for auto, residential, and commercial.
“I used to work at Precision Glass and Door and you know I just fell in love with my job, I wanted to keep doing it and I like going at my own pace,” Whelihan said.
Why does this matter? There are a lot of student drivers in Stevens Point which means that there are plenty of drivers that don’t have much experience and while most are pretty responsible, minor collisions can be common so there’s a chance at cracking a windshield.
Not only that, but small rocks and hail can easily chip a windshield and when that happens why not have a trusted community member come and fix it for a reasonable price?
“It’s a lot like a family, everyone around knows us, we’re just like neighbors who happen to fix glass for a reasonable price. The community has been really accepting and it makes helping them feel pretty good,” employee Thomas Whelihan said.
Various reviews from customers have called the business “friendly, caring, and professional.” Still not convinced? That’s fine, but just remember that emergencies are always unexpected, and it is good to have someone trustworthy when the time comes.
Kaitlyn Flanagan • Mar 8, 2020 at 11:33 PM
I never even knew this company existed. I have a few friends who work at precision but yeah, never knew tht this existed. You did a great job with this article and it was very interesting to read.
Noah Viegut • Mar 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM
Its cool that he found a career that he loved. Now if I get in a wreck I know where to go for my windshield.
Mazie Maluka • Mar 5, 2020 at 1:09 PM
I like how much your piece emphasizes the importance of local and friendly business. However, your piece felt a little too persuasive and not as informative.
Erich Vanblargan • Mar 5, 2020 at 9:04 AM
I was not aware that this company existed I was aware of Precision Glass and Door and always thought about using them if I ever needed a window repaired however I may need to think of going else were. I do feel that you could have included more quotes from Mr. Whelihan in your feature even though the paragraph after the quote that you have almost seems like he himself may have said it.
Wyatt Cornell • Mar 4, 2020 at 8:53 PM
I’m glad I know of this small glass repair shop, I always like helping out the little guys. I like how you talked to the owner and an employee
Kenny Schultz • Mar 3, 2020 at 9:05 PM
I loved that you can get glass replaced at this shop for such a reasonable price. You did a great job writing this story and the content was very spot on.