PRINCETON — A veteran local journalist who has served as editor and general manager of the Princeton Times for the past decade is undergoing treatment for a stroke at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tammie Toler, an award-winning newspaper reporter/editor who started her career in newspapers working on the copy desk[Read More…]
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Princeton Times editor’s illness sparks outpouring
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A veteran local journalist who has served as editor and general manager of the Princeton Times for the past decade is undergoing treatment for a stroke at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tammie Toler, an award-winning newspaper reporter/editor who started her career in newspapers working on the copy[Read More…]
WVPA editorial and advertising contest help available over the weekend
Message from executive director Don Smith: As the WVPA contest deadline of March 30 nears, I want to assure everyone not to panic. We will work with you to make sure everything is entered correctly. There have been a lot of calls and questions and we expect more over the final[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch offers column space to candidates
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch will publish one guest column per candidate prior to May primary elections in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Columns submitted by candidates must be no more than 600 words and submitted via email (either in an attachment in Word format or in the body of[Read More…]
Parkersburg newspaper expands digital access
PARKERSBURG – Since 1875, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel has delivered valuable news and information to the residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The News and Sentinel has been an integral part of life in the region for generations, delivering news from your neighborhood and beyond directly to your door. But[Read More…]
He’s Mr. Multimedia
A blog post by Charleston Daily Mail Editor and Publisher Brad McElhinny Marcus Constantino is a can-do kind of guy. You might see his work in the form of stories, photo or video. He received praise recently for his compilation of an interactive, multimedia timeline from the West Virginia water[Read More…]
Employment Opportunities: State Journal looking for reporters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Journal, a statewide, weekly newspaper that focuses on business, government, energy and law in West Virginia, is looking for reporters. “Applicants should enjoy the challenge of covering a diverse state with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Our stories are picked up by national news[Read More…]
Braxton County newspaper seeks full-time staffer
A posting from the Facebook page of the Braxton Citizens’ News SUTTON, W.Va. — Braxton Citizens’ News is now accepting résumés for a full time position. MUST be dependable, have proficient computer skills, able to work and thrive in a deadline oriented setting. Please drop résumés off or mail to[Read More…]
Jefferson County weekly looking for writers
A post from the Facebook page of the Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — WRITERS WANTED … We’re putting out a call for new contributors: Are you an experienced reporter or editor with a commitment to outstanding work and a desire to tell the stories of the Eastern Panhandle?[Read More…]
America East early discount deadlines for rooms, registration near
WVPA encourages publishers, editor and advertising directors to attend Key deadlines are approaching for The America East Media Business and Technology Conference, the largest newspaper show on the East Coast. Set for set for March 31-April 2 in nearby Hershey, Pa., America East focuses on maximizing print profit and generating new digital revenue. Larry[Read More…]