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.

Luke Burkhardt: ‘It’s Going to Be a Big Moment in My Life’

The month of May was a big one for this local musician.

LEDE News Featured on The Journalism Salute Podcast

What is the real future of journalism?

Plans Near Final for Blame My Roots Festival

Changes had to be made so the event would take place.

Q&A: Ohio County Commissioner Zach Abraham Explains Airport Strategy

The commissioner took office at the beginning of 2021.

Nine New Positive Cases in Ohio County

Despite the fact vaccinations are available, the number of positive results continues to climb.

Why Wheeling? A Developer Explains His Reasons

He hated it here, but that has certainly changed.

Hesitation Hampering Pace of Vaccinations in Ohio County

Although older residents of Ohio County were anxious to get vaccinated, those middle-aged have not.

Sheriff Bill Helms: ‘My Biggest Concern Is for These Kids to Get Sucked into the Drug Culture’

There's a different kind of trouble for children to get into these days.

The Original PJ’s Pizza Shows Sign of Solid Future

The pizza shop is well known throughout the Upper Ohio Valley.

Enforcement Operation on Wheeling Island Successful, But Why?

The chief explains how the operation was conducted.

Marijuana Decriminalization Efforts in Progress in East Ohio

An event will take place next week in Martins Ferry.

Chef Droginske Assists with Creation of New Oglebay Way

From fine dining to barbecue, he is in charge of all of the food at the hilltop park.

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