Substance Abuse Town Hall Meeting Today Steve Novotney August 16, 2016 1 Although many believe little help exists within the borders of West Virginia when it comes to addressing the issues connected to addiction, one statewide organization will be in Wheeling this evening to offer a...
Impact Makes Its Mark On The Community Martha Polinsky April 19, 2016 1 Ohio County, and particularly Wheeling, has a long history of its citizens producing alcohol & tobacco products, and also consuming those products. At one point, according to In Wheeling Magazine, the city ...
The Right Prescription for West Virginia Bill Ihlenfeld March 15, 2016 1 Reducing the Supply of Painkillers to Ease the Drug Epidemic The drug problem in West Virginia is complex, with many moving parts and seemingly few concrete solutions. Enforcement, prevention, and treatment a...
Ihlenfeld Focuses on Fifth Graders during Drug Facts Week Steve Novotney February 2, 2016 2 They knew what “weed” looks like, and they knew that “coke” isn’t just a soft drink. And they are aware that people are dying as a result of drug abuse. A focus on fifth-grade students was adopted during ...
Help The Unity Center Battle Addiction Steve Novotney December 16, 2015 She is involved because it is where life led her, and now Wheeling resident Diana Mey is doing what she can to raise awareness about a sanctuary that her family found in order to deal with the realities of addi...
A Judge’s Passionate Plea For Action Steve Novotney October 27, 2015 2 Recently I was contacted via email by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jim Seibert because, on his way home one recent afternoon, he tuned into my radio program on AM 1600 WKKX/AM 1370 WVLY. He wished to have lunch so we ...