Author: Steve Novotney

Steve Novotney has been a professional journalist for 34 years, working in print for weekly, daily, and bi-weekly publications, writing for a number of regional and national magazines, hosting 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.
Scott Kirton and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2026-27 season in Indy on Friday, October 16th.
This outreach comes as the Department of Justice’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) expands its work with schools and youth‑serving organizations to address the growing threats children face online.

Belmont County Deputies Arrest Two Cleveland Males

The press release was distributed this afternoon.

An OPEN LETTER to … Those Thinking about Running for W.Va. Governor in 2028 …

The speculation is already stirring for an election cycle that's more than two years away.

New Martinsville Vintage Regatta Partners with Easterseals

Easterseals will hold a raffle at the regatta with over 40 prizes are up for grabs.

Wheeling Heritage Announces Finalists for September Show of Hands 

Four local entrepreneurs will take the stage for four-minute presentations, sharing their business ideas and projects with the community.

Wheeling Nailers Sign Forward Sam Cook

Cook has also suited up in the ECHL with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, Trois-Rivières Lions, and Adirondack Thunder.

Wheeling Nailers Sign Forward Ryan Pitoscia

Pitoscia and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2026-27 season in Indy on Friday, October 16th.

Wheeling Heritage Invites Artists to Explore the Strange, Mysterious and Unexpected

An opening reception for Arcana will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center Gallery.

Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Defenseman Tristan Thompson

Thompson was originally acquired by the Nailers in a trade from the Maine Mariners in late January of this past season.

WALS Foundation Presents the Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium X: The Art of Labor

The Symposium is presented by the WALS Foundation in partnership with the Ohio County Public Library and sponsored by the United Auto Workers International

ODOT Project Updates – Belmont County

The state road department offers these updates at least once per week.

Brett Phillips: Managing the Monster Called Crohn’s and Playing Bethany College Football

After Crohn's kept him off the field and in the restroom following his high school years, this young man continues to conquer the disease.

An OPEN LETTER to … Anyone Who Can Help with this Run-Off Flooding …

Is the rain coming dfown harder, or have environmental restrictions on clearing creeks causing more flooding?

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