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.

Investigators Continue Crash Case

News
It is an investigation never before conducted by a law enforcement agency in the Upper Ohio Valley, and that is one reason why the ongoing process is nearing two weeks in length.

And So, It Begins

Community
Employees of Swank Construction have started removing the decking of the westbound span that extends the length of Wheeling Island to the border of Ohio, and the demolition has caused traffic delays for thousands of motorists traveling Interstate 70.

We Love Our ‘Memories’

Free Speech
A concentration on what’s good, however, is persistently present on Bowsher’s “Memories” page thanks to what Wheeling possesses that most other cities do not: a symphony, Oglebay Park, Wheeling Park, the Capitol Theatre, three excellent options for high school, the Ohio River, and Wesbanco Arena.

An OPEN LETTER To …

Free Speech
AN OPEN LETTER TO THOSE WHO ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM: Remember that Jeff Foxworthy guy and his, “You might be a redneck” one-liners? Pretty funny...

Centre Market Open for Business

Community
One of the most noticeable differences witnessed by business owners in Centre Market during the past two months is the absence of customers wearing scrubs into their stores or restaurants.

No Update, No Names

Community
If the names of the two drivers involved are released by the Wheeling Police Department, LEDE News will not publish them because we feel there is no need to report them.

Wheeling Denied Funding for Downtown Roads

News
The city of Wheeling was not awarded a $15.3 million BUILD Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation despite the support from all three of the federal lawmakers representing the Northern Panhandle.

Another Mob Series?

Free Speech
Since LEDE launched more than a week ago, there’s been a plethora of questions posed: How often will the site publish new content?Can press releases be sent...

A Tragedy for All Involved

News
It was a pair of incidents that shocked residents of the Upper Ohio Valley and elevated the local area to national news this week,...

An OPEN LETTER To …

Free Speech
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE AREA’S KEYBOARD COWARDS: There’s a reason why your comments vanish from social media, and it’s a solid wager most of the...

‘Fatalities, yes. This? No.’

News
It is an unimaginable, unthinkable tragedy, and that is why investigators continue working this evening to piece together the information collected today at the...

Update: A Fatal Morning

News
UPDATE: The Wheeling Police Department has released the name of the victim from this morning’s accident. The victim’s name is Michelle Lynn Czoka, a 54-year...
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