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.

Brooke’s Sisinni Rebuilding Bruin Football Program

He's a former player and now a veteran coach in the region.

JM’s Ferguson: ‘Am I a Traitor for Picking Pitt as a West Virginian? Maybe.’

She was graduated from John Marshall High this Spring, and she's selected her next step.

Murder Suspect Andrew Griffin to Appear this Afternoon in Belmont County Court

A July 15th trial date was in early May set by Judge Berhalter.

EORH’s Harold Ramsey: ‘The People Need this Hospital’

The new owner visited Martins Ferry last week and gained an appreciation for the people of the area.

An OPEN LETTER to … the ADs and Coaches at WPHS & CCHS …

Gentlemen: It may have only been a summer Rec League game, but it felt a little like the real thing when the two basketball teams...

Flood Recovery Update from the Wheeling-Ohio County EMA

Any roads in the city closed from last nights heavy rainfall have since reopened.

Ohio County, WV Launches OVFlood.org to Support Flood Relief and Recovery Efforts

The site connects users directly with emergency response services, local assistance applications, and vital community updates.

Novotney: ‘The Hurt Is Like Nothing Else Ever Felt’

Such a tragedy changes everything in a person's life.

The Realities of a Natural Disaster in Ohio County

The recovery process will take months - not weeks - in the Valley Grove and Triadelphia communities.

Homeowners, Businesses Urged to Report Flood Damage

Emergency officials are strongly urging homeowners and businesses to report Flood Damage to the WV Emergency Management Division at emd.wv.gov/disastersurvey

An OPEN LETTER to … the Ohio County Community …

A week ago, a natural disaster took lives and wrecked villages.

Jule Carenbauer: ‘I Lost A Lot, But I’ve Gained A Lot, Too’

The local performer is battling back from the deadly flash flooding.

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