Coalition leader’s book provides insight to ‘Our Children, Our Future’ Editor’s Note: The following is part of the West Virginia Press Association’s series on the “Our Children, Our Future” coalition. The association is following the coalition’s efforts to develop and push legislation to combat child poverty during the 2014 session of the West Virginia Legislature. By George Hohmann[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing
Member newspaper- and West Virginia Press Association-generated news articles, series, photos, cartoons. This information is available for sharing and publication by other member newspapers.
The Exponent Telegram recognizes positive efforts in community
Editor’s note: The Exponent Telegram devotes Saturday’s editorial to recognizing positive efforts from people throughout our readership area. We call this feature “Hats Off!” To nominate a person or group for recognition, send submissions to: “Hats Off,” at [email protected], or call John Miller at (304) 626-1473. We salute: – People’s Hospice,[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington looking for state government reporter
The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington, W.Va., is seeking an experienced reporter to lead local and state government reporting for print and digital platforms. Contact Ed Dawson at [email protected] or (304) 526-2787. To see all newspaper employment opportunities, visit https://wvpress.wpengine.com/?p=23
WVPA Sharing: WV Courtesy Patrol celebrating 15 years of helping motorists
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Motorists traveling through West Virginia this holiday season should watch for “white” on the highways. While snow is falling across the Mountain State this Thanksgivings, it’s the white trucks of the West Virginia Courtesy Patrol (WVCP) that will offer travelers assistance. For the last 15 holidays, motorists in need[Read More…]
WVPA Column: Newspapers energize the holiday shopping marketplace
By Don Smith Executive Director West Virginia Press Association West Virginians know Thanksgiving means turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes, pumpkin pie, the Macy’s parade and football. Those are traditions. There is another tradition many West Virginians count on each Thanksgiving: finding the community newspaper “stuffed” with sales fliers and coupons. The[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Daily Mail sharing capitol decorating photo
West Virginia newspapers are joining in the WVPA’s holiday sharing effort. Photographer Bob Wojcieszak, city editor Lauren McGill and editor/publisher Brad McElhinny have shared this Christmas decorating photo from the Capitol. It’s a photo of statewide interest that every newspaper in the state could use. The photo in this post[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Print Quality TWV Traffic Photo
WVPA Sharing: What kind of holiday driver are you?
By Debra Minor Wilson Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — What kind of holiday driver are you? Are you a turkey? Are you a big old hunk of that sweet potato pie Grandma baked just for you? Or do you scare the stuffing out of everybody and his brother? Holiday driving[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Prepared for the holiday traffic?
By Debra Minor Wilson Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — At some point this week, to go over that river and through those woods to Grandmother’s house, you’re going to have to drive on a highway. And you won’t be alone. It might seem like the roads will be more crowded[Read More…]
Have you read ‘Poisoning The Press? If you’re a journalist, you should.
Christmas idea for those interested in politics and the media and a must-read for all investigative journalists: If you haven’t read Mark Feldstein’s ‘Poisoning The Press,’ ask for it this Christmas. It’s not a new book – out in 2010 – but an outstanding read. Always being behind the[Read More…]
