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 … A Younger You from an Older Us …

Just some humble advice to those who follow our generation.

Wheeling’s ‘Pig Path’ Once About Right of Passage

The former trolley trail is just as popular as it was 40 years ago.

Mayor Magruder Now Pushing for New Bridge to Wheeling Island

Once upon a time ago, there were three bridges that took motorists to Wheeling Island.

Immigration Control Along I-70: ‘We’ll Enforce the Laws on the Books’

There is an average of 45,000 vehicles traveling through Wheeling every day.

One Year Later: Chief Investigator Recalls Hawaiian Arrest of Alleged Double Murderer

It was February 16, 2025, when officers in Hilo, Hawaii, apprehended the alleged murderer.

History: Henry Schmulbach – The Fate of an American Dream – Part 2

Explorers still can tell how grand the mansion once was at Roney's Point.

History: Henry Schmulbach – Once The East Coast’s Wealthiest Man – Part 1

The man was a child when he first started doing business in the city of Wheeling.

How a Canadian Hockey Player Found True Love in Wheeling

But do they watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs together?

An OPEN LETTER to … Those Needing a Break From It …

Here are a few suggestions about how to take the breather you might need right now.

Carly Greer Gearing Up for Success in ‘Music City’

The local singer/songwriter will continue performing locally for a few months before making her move.

Wheeling Middle School Steel Band Group Selected for WVMEA’s ‘X-Ensemble’

The students will also perform in Charleston in March.

New Lead Investigated in Ohio County’s ‘Sister Robin’ Murder Case

The brutal assault took place at the secluded convent nearly 50 years.

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