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.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – From the ‘OMG’ File …

It's usually a very quiet community we live in, but sometimes ...

TOP STORIES of ’25 – ‘The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era’ …

The series on Wheeling's history in organized began in late 2024 and continued into 2025.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – For Generations to Come …

The family business is well known throughout the Tri-State region.

An OPEN LETTER to … All of Those Santa Clauses …

By donning the red jacket and the beard, you accepted a huge responsibility.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – Those OPEN LETTERs to …

We release them each Saturday morning to folks or organizations in the region.

An OPEN LETTER to … Parents of Rotten Kids Like Me …

Thank you, Mom ... this lesson still sticks with me today.

Oglebay’s Festival of Lights – ‘It’s One Light at a Time’

The first-ever festival evening was on Dec. 2, 1985.

Prosecutor Flanagan: ‘I Don’t Think Nathan Brooks Will Ever Be Paroled’

The double murderer has been behind bars for more than 30 years.

A Child’s Memories of a Wheeling Christmas

Once the center of commerce for the region, downtown Wheeling attracted shoppers from two states and 12 counties.

An OPEN LETTER to … Wheeling Heritage and Scott Schenerlein …

The organization plays a key role with the city's preservation and revitalization.

Loy Loves Assisting Spouses at Nini’s Treasures

The boutique is located in the Town Centre areas of The Highlands.

Trial Timeframes Up for Discussion Today in Griffin’s Pre-Trial Hearing

Pre-trial hearings have taken place monthly since the defendant was extradited in March.

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