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Les Zaitz rescues a struggling weekly and elevates local news to award-winning journalism
On a chilly day a week before Thanksgiving, Les Zaitz couldn’t stay on the phone long. He was preparing to welcome a pair of donkeys to his ranch and had work to do. He is most happy when he’s ... December 1, 2019
HR 2382 would remove 100% prefunding requirement enacted in 2006
Legislation that would relieve the U.S. Postal Service of more than $50 billion in debt is nearing a critical support threshold that could finally reach the House of Representatives floor in the 116th ... December 1, 2019
Publishers evaluate payroll with FLSA salary threshold increase on the horizon
Q: Please explain again how a nonexempt journalist can be paid a salary. A: Happy to. Now that the new Fair Labor Standards Act salary threshold is set to go into effect next year, a lot of companies ... December 1, 2019
Regional and community papers alike need to come together to ask questions and share answers
The fallout was immediate. Within 24 hours after the nonprofit ProPublica Illinois and the Chicago Tribune published their investigation in mid-November into the use of seclusion rooms to isolate students ... December 1, 2019
Bordewyk named executive director of South Dakota News Watch
David Bordewyk, a widely respected media leader for the past 25 years, is joining South Dakota News Watch as its executive director effective Nov. 1, the nonprofit organization announced. Bordewyk, a ... December 1, 2019
Postal Q & A: Statements of ownership run in text form? Late?
These are questions to the NNA postal hotline that may be of interest to all members but with names and titles removed to protect the identity of the location asking. Q: We forgot to file our Statement ... December 1, 2019
2020 NNA Better Newspaper Contest open for entries
PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Editorial Contest and Better Newspaper Advertising Contest are now open for entries. Newspapers may upload their submissions ... December 1, 2019
NNA Foundation D.C. fellowship is back!
We are pulling together the 2020 NNAF Fellowship in D.C. The theme is “Presidential Politics: a 20/20 View.” This is an exciting opportunity for journalism students in your state. The ... December 1, 2019
The Perfect Tree
Every year, for those of us who prefer real Christmas trees, the search is on for the perfect tree. It needs to be tall, but not too tall. It needs to be full, but not too full, and it helps to have a ... December 1, 2019
Sale of News-Gazette Media closed
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — The sale of the News-Gazette and its related broadcast operations in central Illinois has closed following approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and regulatory agencies. December 1, 2019
Utah Press Association joins all member newspapers as NNA members
Pensacola, Florida — After months of negotiation, Executive Director Lynne Lance is happy to announce that all Utah Press Association members have joined NNA effective September 1. December 1, 2019
Copyright Office publishes new filing deadline and formatting rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Copyright Office has published its final rules requiring newspapers filing for copyright under group registration rules to file online. Paper applications will ... December 1, 2019
Are community papers akin to a circus?
There are times when producing a community paper can seem like being in a circus. One moment you are the acrobat balancing your way across a high wire, and the next, you’re the featured clown. I ... December 1, 2019
Community newspaper still most trusted source of info
“Are you winning?” the elderly man asked, his casino player's membership card dangling around his neck. “No,” I replied, hitting the button marked L. “I'm in town ... December 1, 2019
Margaret Kincaid Look
Margaret K. Look, affectionately known to her family as “Meema,” died Oct. 21, 2019, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 103. Margaret was born Aug. 5, 1916, in Bristol, Virginia, to Samuel ... December 1, 2019
Lee Enterprises and TownNews partner with Google News Initiative to develop paywall technology
In a rapidly expanding digital universe, maximizing the value of unique content presents a great challenge. For years, publishers have struggled to balance the need to maintain and grow their online news ... December 1, 2019
Metro offers shortcuts to help newspapers increase digital traffic
Looking for new ways to drive audience and advertiser engagement online? Here are a few ideas — and time-saving shortcuts — your publication can use to start generating increased interest and ... December 1, 2019
‘Unsung Heroes’ helped Galena promote community volunteerism
Volunteers benefit communities immeasurably. They fight fires. They help the less fortunate. They make history come to life. They free passengers from overturned cars. They help people at the worst moment ... December 1, 2019
Meet them where they are
Tim manages an ad sales team. “When I started my career in the newspaper business, I quickly learned that advertisers can be worlds apart in their knowledge of marketing,” he said. “That’s ... December 1, 2019
I love you guys
I’ve been a consultant for 30 years ... a newspaper editor and manager for 20 years before that. At the end of this year, I’ll retire — officially and for good. It’s been a wonderful, ... December 1, 2019