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.

Washington Avenue Bridge Replacement Set for 2025

It's almost time to pay the piper on Washington Avenue in Wheeling. But that was expected, according to City Manager Bob Herron, since the replacement...

What’s Up with That Poop Smell in Center Wheeling?

The foul smell has been more noticeable over the course of 2024.

An OPEN LETTER to … Dr. Earl Brown – Savior of the Victoria Theatre

The Victoria Theatre was completed in 1908 and is the oldest operating theatre in the Mountain State.

Circus Saints And Sinners Donates $25K To WVU Medicine Children’s

The event took place in downtown Wheeling in July.

Military Banner Program Part of Wheeling Mayor’s Pride Campaign

Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder heard a terrific idea while he was on the campaign trail earlier this year, and it was shared with the...

Novotney: Can We Finally Settle the Pumpkin Spice Debate?

It’s now. Right now. Pumpkin spice time, that is. It’s right now. It’s flippin’ frosty outside – turtleneck season indeed for yours truly – and...

An OPEN LETTER to … ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson …

The "greatest of all time" lost last night to some guy from YouTube.

Brooke County’s McLaughlin Building Foundations for Education

The new elementary educator is addressing each students on a one-on-one basis.

Helping Holidays Food and Toy Drive Entering 2nd Year

It was a last-minute idea designed to help local students and their families. Just a few weeks before Thanksgiving, Helping Holidays co-coordinators Tabitha Hendershot and...

Health Care Veteran Julie Ross Providing Leadership at Helm of EORH

The health care professional has been an administrator for several years.

Martins Ferry’s Jack Regis: ‘The Looming Disaster on Our Riverfront Is No Longer a Threat’

The potential for a natural disaster along the Ohio River has been eliminated in Martins Ferry thanks to actions taken by the state of...

Novotney: How Will History Treat the 2024 General Election Cycle

We know what we've been taught about the past, but how will the future be educated about today?

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