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.

Those Fabulous Figaretti Boys of Wheeling, W.Va.

The Figaretti tradition has been alive in Wheeling for 78 years.

Nailers Defend Home Ice with 5-1 Win Over Reading in Game Two

Team captain Matthew Quercia led the offensive attack on Saturday night for Wheeling with one goal and two assists.

A Fat Cat, a Kid Named Paisley, and a Hotel Across the Street

The lot at 10th and Main streets is now clear, but the memories remain.

An OPEN LETTER to … Ohio County Prosecutor Shawn Turak …

The prosecutor took office on January 1, 2025.

Nailers’ Taylor Gauthier: ‘I’m So Invested in this Team’

The goaltender is best known as 'GOAT' among Wheeling Nailers fans.

Novotney: A Friend I Called ‘Congressman’

The former federal lawmaker passed away late last week.

Wheleing Nailers Announce 2026 Playoff Roster

The team will play its first two postseason games at home this Friday and Saturday evenings.

A Q&A with Dolph Santorine: ‘I know what this state needs to grow because I’ve done it’

The Republican candidate is running for the House of Delegates seat representing District 4.

Wheeling Resident Convicted of Felony Drug Charges

The prosecutor credits the great work of law enforcement.

Belmont County Sheriff Zusack Recalls Those Jambo Weekends

The annual country music festival was placed on "hiatus" by Live Nation after the 2018 weekend.

An OPEN LETTER to … The Residents of Bellaire, Ohio …

Folks around the valley are wondering what's next for East Ohio's 'Great American Town'.

Wheeling Police Searching for Suspect in Malicious Wounding Case

The stabbing occurred around 6 p.m. yesterday in the 2300 block of Market Street.

Recent articles

spot_img