LEDE’s Top Articles – January 4-10 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Steve Novotney January 11, 2026 LEDE News is often the first media outlet to report the region’s most important news stories, and below are links to several examples from the past week. Video: The Collapse of the Washington Avenue Bridge An OPEN LETTER to … West Virginia Lawmakers … South Wheeling Resident Reflects on Her Human Skull Discovery Belmont County Prosecutor: ‘We Are Disappointed’ LEDE’s 2025 Person of the Year: Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack The Letter: Hancock County Superintendent Requests State Aid TagsbelmontcountyhancockcountyJamesZusackMarshallCountyohiocountySouthWheelingWashingtonAvenueWestVirginia Previous articleNailers Earn Fantastic Win in the 304Next articleOglebay’s ‘WinterFest’ Scheduled for January 31 LATEST POSTS Featured ON THE ISSUES: Derek Ennis, Republican, 4th House District May 5, 2026 Early voting in West Virginia started yesterday, and Primary Tuesday is scheduled for May 12th. Featured ON THE ISSUES: Beth Hinebaugh, Republican, 5th House District May 4, 2026 Although her primary opponent dropped out more than a month ago, she's continued to campaign. News ON THE ISSUES: Dolph Santorine, Republican, 4th House District May 1, 2026 Early voting in West Virginia started yesterday, and Primary Tuesday is scheduled for May 12th. Load more - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment -