Author: Steve Novotney

Steve Novotney has been a professional journalist for 33 years, working in print for weekly, daily, and bi-weekly publications, writing for a number of regional and national magazines, host baseball-related talks shows on Pittsburgh’s ESPN, and as a daily, all-topics talk show host in the Wheeling and Steubenville markets since 2004. Novotney is the co-owner, editor, and co-publisher of LEDE News, and is the host of “Novotney Now,” a daily program that airs Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. on River Talk 100.1 & 100.9 FM.
Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder heard a terrific idea while he was on the campaign trail earlier this year, and it was shared with the public by one of his political opponents. Former mayoral candidate J.T. Thomas told...
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 22 for the annual Fantasy in Lights Parade. Due to ongoing downtown construction, the parade route...

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – The Prologue

Organized crime played a part in the culture throughout the Upper Ohio Valley during the 20th Century.

An OPEN LETTER to … ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson …

The "greatest of all time" lost last night to some guy from YouTube.

Brooke County’s McLaughlin Building Foundations for Education

The new elementary educator is addressing each students on a one-on-one basis.

Helping Holidays Food and Toy Drive Entering 2nd Year

It was a last-minute idea designed to help local students and their families. Just a few weeks before Thanksgiving, Helping Holidays co-coordinators Tabitha Hendershot and...

Health Care Veteran Julie Ross Providing Leadership at Helm of EORH

The health care professional has been an administrator for several years.

Martins Ferry’s Jack Regis: ‘The Looming Disaster on Our Riverfront Is No Longer a Threat’

The potential for a natural disaster along the Ohio River has been eliminated in Martins Ferry thanks to actions taken by the state of...

Novotney: How Will History Treat the 2024 General Election Cycle

We know what we've been taught about the past, but how will the future be educated about today?

An OPEN LETTER to … Donald Trump about U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld …

The prosecutor's conviction record speaks for itself.

ON THE NAIL! – Home Ice for Five Games in a Row

The Nailers will begin a five-game homestand this evening in downtown Wheeling.

How to Decorate the Perfect Christmas Tree … With Becky Niess

The annual Festival of Trees is returning to Oglebay's Pine Room next week.

Staci Marshall Spry: Bubble Wrapping Wheeling for Her Hometown Community

She is one of four daughters to Chip and Becky Marshall.

Matt VanFossen: Coming Out as the Man He Is

The signer/songwriter has re-committed to his career and it's paying dividends already.

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