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.

Covid Spike in Ohio County Puts ‘Normal’ in Jeopardy

Even W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice is considering implementing a mask mandate once again.

An OPEN LETTER to the … MEN OF CHANGE …

The group works to improve the entire Wheeling community.

OCS Superintendent Makes Statement Following WPHS Evacuation

Today, we received a concerning phone call and message that prompted us to move Wheeling Park High School to a code yellow at approximately...

20 Positives, 8 Probables Reported in Marshall County

The Marshall County Health Department received confirmation of 20 new positive and 8 new probable COVID 19 cases.  The Health Department continues to work...

The Mysteries of the McLure’s Eighth Floor

The hotel's top level has remained idle since it was created in the early 1980s.

Covid-19 Transmission Rates as High as January in Ohio County

Cases reported to the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department in the month of August have crossed all ages from young children to older adults.

Virtual Learning in Ohio County a Parental Choice

Parents have the choice concerning their child wearing a mask in school.

20 New Positives, 8 Probable Cases Reported in Marshall County

Testing will continue for the rest of the week.

Lesson Learned: College Not for Everyone

The amount of student loan debt is nearly double of what Americans owe on credit cards.

The Bunnies of South Wheeling

The domesticated rabbits were set free about two years ago.

Pandemic Levels of Crime in Ohio County

In some respects, criminal activity decreased, but not across the board.

Murderous Cold Cases in Ohio County

The advancement of technology has drastically reduced the chances for a "perfect murder" to be committed.

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