Author: Steve Novotney

Steve Novotney has been a professional journalist for 34 years, working in print for weekly, daily, and bi-weekly publications, writing for a number of regional and national magazines, hosting 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.

OVAC HOF 2020 – Daryl ‘Boogie’ Johnson

News
(Publisher's Note: This is the first in a series of articles that will feature many members of the 2020 OVAC Hall of Fame class.) There...

Helms a Candidate for Marshall County Sheriff

News
After 14 years with the Moundville Police Department and nearly 11 with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Bill Helms is running to...

Renovations to Begin at 50 Carmel Road

Food & Dining
The new owners of the property located at 50 Carmel Road in the Woodsdale neighborhood confirmed that renovations are scheduled to begin this week, according to...

Why I Won’t Go to PNC Park

Free Speech
I love the place. Watched it be built, had an office when it opened, and marvel at it every time I see it from afar. I’ve gone to two games in two years, both free, and purchased inside only a couple of beers.

An OPEN LETTER to … Bridgeport BOE

Free Speech
You’ve picked on the wrong man and the wrong fight in seeking a location for a new football stadium. You insulted John Callarik when offering the man $700,000 for six acres that’s most likely worth more than three times that amount

Change Inevitable in St. Clairsville

Community
Her campaign was what, a few months, and after a decisive victory in early November Thalman had a mere seven weeks to prepare for her first say as the new mayor of St. Clairsville. That was Jan. 2, and it’s been a month, and already she’s learned the hard lesson about how municipal government must operate under Ohio Revised Code.

Atkinson Sizes Up Wheeling Races

News
Atkinson, a lifelong Wheeling resident who served eight years on Wheeling’s council (2008-2016), obviously declined the encouragement as his name is not listed among the candidates for the city’s position for mayor. Chris Hamm, Tony Domenick, Jerry Jacobs, and incumbent Glenn Elliott will be the options for voters.

Answers, Not a Lecture

Free Speech
When reporter Alan Olsen from the local newspapers interviewed Mayor Glenn Elliott following Wheeling Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, his quoted words made it obvious he’s fully up to speed with the history of the three-acre property along 19th Street in East Wheeling, its owner, and with current public opinion.

Final Candidate List – Wheeling Council

News
This is the final list of candidates that filed for Wheeling’s municipal election on May 12. Mayor: Chris Hamm, Jerry Jacobs, Tony Domenick, and incumbent Glenn Elliott....

An OPEN LETTER to … West Virginia Leaders

Free Speech
If both of you, on Martin Luther King Day, would have pledged your personal support for the proposed Fairness Act and explained why, especially at this time, it is most important for our state to finally do away with permitted discrimination.

Will Tourists Bypass Wheeling?

News
What economic impact has been realized thus far in Ohio County and the city of Wheeling since Interstate 70 has been compromised by lane closures, congested traffic, and confusing detours since work on 25 bridges began in October?

Sheedy to Run for W.Va. Governor

News
Charles Sheedy is a Republican from Cameron who has been traveling to all areas of the state with his wife, Debbie, and pup Susie to address several groups concerning his candidacy, and he said he plans to file the necessary paperwork this week.
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