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.

Local State Lawmaker Concerned with Evolution of Hope Scholarship

The Hope Scholarship Program was approved in West Virginia in 2021.

Wheeler and His Heritage BluesFest Center Stage this Weekend

The annual three-day festival is scheduled for this weekend at Heritage Port in downtown Wheeling.

Brooke’s Eric James Celebrating 30th Year in Education

The educator and coach is set to begin his third year as principal at Brooke High School.

Stacey Creely: High Heeling Her Way Through the 40s of Life

She's the lady with the answers at Linsly.

Storch: August Empties the Nest. Again.

It's sad when the craziness of kids goes silent as they grow up and move on.

Arrest Made After 450 Grams of Cocaine Discovered in Storage Container in Belmont County

Although the suspect was not on scene during the search warrant, he was located at another business in Belmont County and was arrested.

Chief Longwell: ‘This Bridge … It’s Like a Bad Dream’

What's the current status, and how can this span finally be demolished?

An OPEN LETTER to … The Retired Owners of TJ’s Sports Garden …

Some folks have a favor to ask, that's all.

Scam Alert Lady Says: ‘Expect Summertime Scams in August’

No matter what season it may herein the valley region, scammers always are trying to harm.

Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Forward Randy Hernández

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their seventh player signing of the 2025 offseason....

Trinity Health System’s St. Clairsville Facility Soon to Open

The facility will offer full medical services to residents in the St. Clairsville area.

Learn Wheeling: Stanton’s History Class Returning in September

The adult version of the class has been deemed a success.

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