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 – Historic Flooding Claims 9 Lives in Ohio County

The tragedy is the deadliest natural disaster in Ohio County history.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – Griffin Arrested, Charged with Strussion Murders

The killings shocked the valley September 2021, and so did the arrest in February.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – The Status of Homelessness in Wheeling

The City's exempted camp closed and a new female shelter opened at the beginning of December.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – Anonymous Aide Reports Abuse at McNinch …

The alleged abuse took place in mid-September, the investigation began in October, and LEDE broke the news in December.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – Nathan Brooks Is Denied His Freedom …

His hearing took place on November 18th, but the decision was not released until December 10th.

TOP STORIES of ’25 – Former Marshall County Assessor Pleads, Resigns, Awaits Sentencing

The elected official has been replaced by a veteran member of the Assessor's Office.

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.

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