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.

Experts and Jurors Top Topics During Today’s Griffin Pre-Trial Hearing

The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Belmont County Courthouse.

The Letter: Hancock County Superintendent Requests State Aid

The letter is dated January 6th and signed by Superintendent Dan Enich.

Wheeling Nailers News & Notes – Jan. 8, 2026

The team is home for three games in three days this weekend.

Brent Johnson Named to 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

Brent has been one of the team's most reliable players on the power play.

Local Resident Discovers Human Remains in South Wheeling

The report was made via 911 and was reported first by a Facebook page.

Most Mysteries Solved in Case of Skeletal Remains in Ohio County

The couple was convicted yesterday in Ohio County Circuit Court.

Will Wheeling Regain Its National Audience in 2026?

The crews from REELZ TV moved into Wheeling in September.

An OPEN LETTER to … Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin …

Pittsburgh's head coach will be sitting in the hot seat this Sunday night.

Memories of … Those Summertime Park Dances

And these dances were the place to be.

Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder Announces Date for State of City Address

The annual speech by Wheeling's mayor was implemented by Andy McKenzie in his second year in the position.

LEDE’s 2025 Person of the Year: Belmont County Sheriff James Zusack

The elected official will celebrate his one-year anniversary on January 6th.

LEDE News: Top Stories of 2025

There was good news, bad news, and tragedy in the Wheeling area in 2025.

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