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 … the Quitters at MTV!

We thought the future arrived when the music video channel launched in 1981.

Cold Case – Leo Lanci – Marshall County

It was in May 13, 2008 when a Marshall County woman called a 911 and reported that her son found a human skeleton.

Pretrial Hearing Scheduled for Alleged Double Murder in Belmont County

The capital murder trial is scheduled to begin on March 2, 2026.

Ironmen, CoFL Prepping for Inaugural Summer Season

The new pro league is scheduled to begin play in May with the regular season running through July.

The Changing Face of a Hometown – In Photos – Autumn

If a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a lot of words via photos.

River City Remains a Destination in Downtown Wheeling

The eatery has been on the corner of 14th and Main streets for nearly 30 years.

Bridgeport Bulldogs Celebrate Great Strides in Schools

The school district recognizes the success of students several times each year.

The Week’s Top Articles on LEDE – October 12-18

As always, we've focused on the good people of the Upper Ohio Valley.

Papaioannou: ‘Our guys are ready to play meaningful games’

He's new and filling big shoes for the Nailers, but he's ready to win in Wheeling.

An OPEN LETTER to … Those Receiving Overdose Warnings …

The text messages are received only by those who have registered online.

Memories of … A Wheeling Halloween

The holiday was very different in the Friendly City 45 years ago.

Ohio County Sheriff Tells Tales of Childhood Spookiness

There are the legends, and there is the factual history about some of the area's spookiest places.

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