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.

An OPEN LETTER to … President Donald Trump

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Nailers New Head Coach Preparing for Pandemic Season

Wheeling's ECHL franchise begins the season on Dec. 12.

ARCHIVES: Homeless Encampment Booby Trapped

A new article about a homeless camp that was booby trapped.

Be Thankful They Haven’t Killed You Yet

It's Thanksgiving 2020, after all.

ARCHIVES: He Had to Go Back to Prison

“The last thing I ever wanted to do was go back there,” said Wheeling Island native B.J. Salem. “I hated it there. I couldn’t wait to leave. Sure, I was a free man when I went back, and there were a lot of things that happened in there that changed my life for the better, but I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t go back. I said to myself, ‘When you leave here, you’re never coming back.’

Social Distancing Strange for Santa Claus

With precautions in place, "Santa Mike" is still making his rounds.

Why Dave Palmer Is Thankful

The councilman sees progress in the future of Wheeling.

ARCHIVES: Memories of … 50 Carmel Road

A resurrection took place this week at the new Alpha Tavern.

What Happened to All the Yellow Brick Roads?

The director of public works for the city of Wheeling explains.

Helms Humbled to Become Next Sheriff in Marshall County

The chief deputy is preparing already to become the new Marshall County Sheriff.

State’s Unfair Map System Harming W.Va. Children

Finally, it appears the kids are a source of concern.

No Asterisk for 2020 Football Season for W.Va. Record Books

Although many postseason games have been canceled, champions will still be crowned.

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