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.

ARCHIVED – “Dilles”

(Publisher's Note: This article was one of the first to publish on LEDE News and that's because it has the potential of altering the...

An OPEN LETTER to … U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin …

The risky decision likely ends his run in the U.S. Senate in West Virginia.

‘Beard Billboard’ Makes Name for Broadwater Properties

The real estate firm opened more than a decade ago and now is expanding into East Ohio.

OVAC’s Dirk DeCoy: ‘It’s the Difference Between Winning and Losing’

A total of 51 schools on five different levels are about to begin competition.

Weld on West Virginia Lawmaking – Part 2

The lawmaker is prepared to return to Charleston to complete the development of the state's new abortion law.

Weld on Lawmaking in West Virginia – Part 1

Hillbillies? Is that what we are? According to Google, nope. Although many folks from around the United States refer to West Virginians often as “hillbillies,” it...

An OPEN LETTER to … Mayor Elliott and Wheeling Council …

It's been nearly 30 years since the last beautification project has taken place.

Garber to Lead Ohio County BOE with Educator’s Perspective

The new board president believes an educator's perspective is best for the position.

Wheeling CVB’s Frank O’Brien: ‘Tourism Is Back’  

The industry has experienced a rebound in 2022.

An OPEN LETTER to … Wheeling Councilman Ben Seidler …

Mr. Councilor: You attempted to deliver a message this past Tuesday that, you prefaced repeatedly, was not a criticism of the annual Pride Festival. You...

OCS Superintendent Moving Forward with New BOE President

The transition took place during the month of July.

Booking Begins for Blame My Roots 2023

Progress was realized during this year's three-day weekend.

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