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October 26, 2006

• Casino ads don't buy endorsement
• Software Consulting Services signs Derrick Publishing
• KBA sees layoffs amid slow sales
• Layoffs called 'unavoidable' at Inquirer, Daily News
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania': Support continues as elections approach
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• Times-Tribune: Opening records isn't complicated
• Williamsport Sun-Gazette: On election eve, Rendell finds open-records religion
• From the Hotline: We are considering running an ad that relates to the sale of uncut sheets of “real money.” The ad includes illustrations of U.S. currency that are in color and close to the same size as real money, although they contain the word “specimen” on them. Any problems?
• Martin named new editor of Kane Republican
• Sensenig named editor of Oxford Tribune
• Walter L. Herring, former Pottstown Mercury editor, dies at 59
• See you in Philly: 2006 PNA Annual Convention
• PNA Foundation Auction: Show your support
• Compare your coverage: Amish schoolhouse shooting
• Publishers and editors: share your teen, young adult publications
• Nov. 29: Fundamentally Features - Harrisburg
• Is press taking possible voting problems seriously?
• J-school course to teach how to evaluate credibility of news stories

October 19, 2006

• York Daily Record/Sunday News, NLRB settle
• Gov.’s 2nd-term pledge: He’ll back open records
• Why the State Police should follow the law
• Newspaper chain McClatchy not interested in more mergers
• Express-Times of Easton shifting bureaus
• KBA to move U.S. office to Vermont
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania': Support continues
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• From the Hotline: Our school board recently voted in public to terminate an employee, but refused to name the employee. Is this a violation of the Sunshine Act?
• Morning Call appoints Sarko as general manager of interactive department
• Times News Editor Parfitt, Lifestyle Editor Heyer retire
• Urban new editor at Times News, Cimms is lifestyle editor
• Compare your coverage: Amish schoolhouse shooting
• First-ever Reader Initiative Award winners announced!
• Mark your calendars for the 2006 PNA Annual Convention!
• PNA Foundation Auction: Show your support
• Oct. 23: When you are part of the story - Harrisburg
• Nov. 29: Fundamentally Features - Harrisburg
• Publishers expect newsprint cost relief
• Postpress best hope for newspapers' future?
• Judge: One year statute of limitations for libel suits applies to Web

October 12, 2006

• Court backs newspaper on computer seizure
• Journal Register shareholder lowers stake
• Sun-Gazette: It's your money but it's not your business
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania': 125 supporters and counting
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• York Dispatch: Access is people's key
• (Norristown) Times Herald: Looking for that open-door vibe
• (Carlisle) Sentinel: More sunshine is needed
• From the Hotline: What is the law in Pennsylvania regarding access to polling places?
• Clearfield Progress appoints Golden to editor
• Lee named PNA Foundation director
• Pa. Commonwealth Court rules on two Right to Know cases
• Wilkes-Barre Times Leader earns G. Richard Dew Award
• Times-Tribune of Scranton to receive Public Service Award
• Mark your calendars for the 2006 PNA Annual Convention!
• Annual PNA Foundation Auction: Show your support
• PNA Annual Meeting: Get a recap of PNA happenings
• Oct. 18: Fifty Story Leads - Philadelphia
• Oct. 19: PNA On the Road - Pittsburgh
• Oct. 19: The Art and Craft of Storytelling (for college newspapers) - Pittsburgh
• Oct. 20: The Art of the Blog - Harrisburg
• Oct. 23: When you are part of the story - Harrisburg
• Not fit to print for Amish
• Spanish-language papers pose unique challenge for media companies
• Indispensable old media
• New rules for newspapers

October 5, 2006

• Lancaster New Era goes wall-to-wall for Amish shootings coverage
• Philadelphia Gay News publisher coordinates first-ever collaboration to promote Gay History Month
• Westmoreland County Judge: Warrants must be public
• Papers fight secrecy in Fumo-related case
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• The (Hanover) Evening Sun: Everyone could use more sunshine
• The Philadelphia Inquirer : Guard your right to know
• From the Hotline: Are search warrants public records?
• Paulus appointed circulation director of Times Observer
• Notes from the Capitol
• NOW POSTED: 2006 Newspaper of the Year winners
• Mark your calendars for the 2006 PNA Annual Convention!
• PNA Annual Meeting
• 17th annual PNA Foundation Auction
• Oct. 7 is International Newspaper Carrier Day
• Oct. 12, 18: Fifty Story Leads
• Harrisburg
• Philadelphia
• Oct. 19: PNA On the Road - Pittsburgh
• Oct. 19: The Art and Craft of Storytelling for college newspapers - Pittsburgh
• Oct. 20: The Art of the Blog
• Oct. 23: When you are part of the story
• Droves of reporters put Amish in spotlight they usually shun
• Postal Service proposes 25 percent postage increase for newspapers
• Survey: Traditional media more trustworthy than emerging
• Courts are asked to crack down on bloggers, Web sites

September 28, 2006

• MediaNews has considered buying Morning Call
• Herald-Standard gets 30 days to offer written arguments in DeWeese lawsuit
• Panel to hear appeal on releasing Penn State salaries
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania': Gaining speed
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• Centre Daily Times (State College): Shining light on state's dismal public records law
• Erie Times-News: Open records too often closed
• The (Easton) Express-Times: Urge officials to open up government
• The (Carlisle) Sentinel: Papers push for Sunshine
• From the Hotline: When can a reporter or a member of the public access juvenile law enforcement records?
• Hughes honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
• Henry earns Benjamin Franklin Award of Excellence
• Marder receives Association of Food Journalists award
• Notes from the Capitol
• Promote National Newspaper Week, Oct. 1-7
• Step It Up!
• Create. Campaign. Win.
• Promoting your community paper made eas
• Oct. 10: Advertising Strategies for College Newspapers
• Oct. 19: PNA On the Road - Pittsburgh
• Oct. 20: The Art of the Blog
• Oct. 23: When you are part of the story
• NNA praises House Subcommittee approval of FOIA reform legislatio
• Bill to shield journalists stirs Senate debate
• Publishers aim for some control of search results
• Now playing on newspaper Web sites: campaign '06 TV spots

September 21, 2006

• Without labor deal, Post-Gazette could be sold, owners say
• Tribune 'pondered' selling Morning Call, report says
• Penn State names sports journalism program after USA Today pioneer
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania': Progress in the making
• BREAKING: Governor responds to 'Brighter Pennsylvania' campaign
• 'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
• Express-Times: Politicians eager to let in more Sunshine
• Lebanon Daily News: Seeking dawn
• Lancaster New Era: Bright idea: Favor open government
• Patriot-News: Open records
• Public Opinion: Our view: Public officials aren't as open as they should be
• PHEAA wants court to protect 'trade secrets'
• Santorum slams (literally) newspaper
• From the Hotline: What disclaimers must appear in political advertisements in the newspaper?
• Flanagin named chairman of Times Publishing Company
• Hughes to lead community relations at Gateway Newspapers
• Yoder retires after 43 years with Lancaster Newspapers
• Notes from the Capitol
• Warning to members: Avoid so-called 'Make-A-Wish Foundation' chain letter
• Step It Up!
• Promote National Newspaper Week
• Create. Campaign. Win.
• Promoting your community paper made easy
• Executive Training Network - LAST CALL, one spot left!
• District Sales Manager Training
• Advertising Strategies for College Newspapers
• PNA On the Road - Pittsburgh
• Sharon Johnson Memorial Workshop - The Art of the Blog
• When you are part of the story
• Tough times for newspapers across nation
• Knight Foundation competition will award millions to innovative community news experiments

September 14, 2006

• "Brighter Pennsylvania" government access reform initiative hits the ground running
• "Brighter Pennsylvania" support is growing!
• "Brighter Pennsylvania" editorial roundup
• Herald-Standard: Open records: 'Brighter PA' initiative would shed light
• Morning Call: Hold candidates accountable for making records, meetings more open
• Times-Tribune: Brighter future in open access ‘Brighter Pennsylvania’ seeks open government
• Tribune-Democrat: Unaccessible open records: Pa.’s law ranked one of worst in country
• McClatchy to consolidate digital operations in N.C.
• From the Hotline: What are the rules regarding political advertising?
• Roy Heffelfinger, who once led Morning Call newsroom, dies
• Classified Sales Workshop
• PNA Foundation survey on training; tell us what you want!
• What can NCO Receivables do for you?
• Create. Campaign. Win.
• Get the word out: Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship now available
• Promoting your community paper made easy
• Finance -- it's not just for the business page anymore
• Intensive training for district sales managers now available!
• Advertising sales secrets revealed
• Sharon Johnson Memorial Workshop -- The Art of the Blog
• NNA to Postal Rate Commission: reject price increase
• Analyst's forecast: mainstream media outpacing everyone on Web
• A second look at covering the 2006 elections

September 7, 2006

• Newspapers see a ''Brighter Pennsylvania'' with government access reform initiative
• Attention editorial boards: Use these sample questions as part of "Brighter Pennsylvania"
• Morning Call offers section front advertising
• Court hears arguments in Times-Tribune's appeal
• Pa. high court temporarily suspends fines against Lancaster Newspapers Inc.
• PSU's Daily Collegian updates Web site
• From the Hotline: Are records reflecting bonuses paid by school districts to employees public records?
• Tierney officially assumes publisher's title in Philadelphia
• Phoenix names Shepherd new circulation manager
• Rogers named president of AAEC
• Classified Sales Workshop
• National Newspaper Week materials now available
• Create. Campaign. Win.
• PNA Foundation survey on training; tell us what you want!
• What can Faro Enterprises do for you?
• PNA Foundation offers free personal financial literacy workshops for journalists
• District Sales Manager Training
• Advertising Strategies for College Newspapers
• ADVO planning to press on with shareholder meeting on Valassis
• Google News adds historical newspaper archives
• College papers around the U.S. are drawing young readers and luring major advertisers
• "Winning online" -- a manifesto
• New software helps organize newspaper Web sites

August 31, 2006

• Lancaster Newspapers found in contempt by judge; fined for failing to turn over computers
• Morning Call to outsource its customer service
• Dow Jones exploring sale, exchange of certain Ottaway Newspapers; Sunbury Daily Item a possibility
• Times Leader receives NAA grant to support student newspapers
• Pa. newspapers honored for Web sites
• From the Hotline: What number should I call with a Legal Hotline question and on what topics can the PNA lawyers provide assistance?
• Times-Tribune bureau chief receives national award
• MediaNews hires ex-Knight Ridder exec Rossi
• Classified Sales Workshop
• National Newspaper Week materials now available
• Pa. newspapers fight childhood obesity
• PNA Foundation survey on training; tell us what you want!
• What can The Stoltman Group, LLC do for you?
• RESULTS ARE IN: The top books new journalists must have
• Executive Training Network
• PNA Foundation offers free personal financial literacy workshops for journalists
• District Sales Manager Training
• Valassis sues ADVO for fraud and rescinds offer
• Paper coupons still popular as Internet tries to clip them
• Government reform survey released
• Journal Register exploring sale of its Massachusetts and Rhode Island newspapers
• How prepared are newspapers for natural disasters?

August 24, 2006

• Lancaster papers reduce to 48-inch web
• Tribune-Review seeks to open documents in teen's death
• RCFP: Bradford County CJAB meetings should be public
• From the Hotline: We are considering using minors to solicit newspaper subscriptions door to door. Are there any Pennsylvania laws relating to youth “crewing”?
• Duffy named publisher of Times Herald
• O'Connor is new editor at Ambler Gazette
• Fox named Lock Haven Express sports editor
• Staff changes at Warren Times Observer
• Corry Journal ad manager Ashby retires
• Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Classified Sales Workshop
• Pa. newspapers fight childhood obesity
• PNA Foundation survey on training; tell us what you want!
• What can Pennsylvania State Employee Credit Union (PSECU) do for you?
• PNA Foundation offers free personal financial literacy workshops for journalists
• District Sales Manager Training
• Executive Training Network
• Fax rules update
• Federal appeals court rules Delaware public records statute unconstitutional
• The slots regulators are right to reveal full ownership of proposed parlors

August 17, 2006

• Public records loophole closed in Erie
• Bucks County Herald acquires The Area Guide
• From the Hotline: Stay tuned for a new hotline question next week.
• Mahlman named chief marketing officer at Philadelphia Media Holdings
• Abbott named publisher at Pottstown Mercury
• Shorts nominated for re-election to PAGE Co-op board of directors
• Hynds named lifestyles editor of Courier-Express/Tri-County Sunday
• Sharfman, former Patriot-News reporter and author of The PNPA Story, dies
• Reader Initiative Award
• Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Classified Sales Workshop
• PNA Foundation offers NIE supplement
• PNA Foundation invites you to participate in survey; tell us what training you want!
• LET US KNOW: What 3 books should every new reporter have?
• Leadership Development with Edward Miller
• District Sales Manager Training
• Executive Training Network
• Talking about secrets becomes a crime
• Newspapers brace for Macy's advertising shifts
• Newspapers explore broadcast
• Crain: Good reporters don't buy into source bias -- on or off the record

August 10, 2006

• Judge refuses to stop release of tax documents to Carlisle Sentinel
• Times Leader reporters subpoenaed
• Journal Register Company relocates corporate headquarters
• Pa. reduces price to $20 for list of registered voters
• Newspaper carrier makes Uniontown mayor's day
• From the Hotline: A local agency did not advertise its most recent meeting, although it did open the meeting to the public. Is that a violation of the Sunshine Act?
• Cuneo named public editor at Erie Times-News; Benson-Cacchione, Hileman promoted
• Hencey named VP of advertising at Journal Register Company
• Former publisher Starn dies
• Classified Advertising Tearsheet Contest
• Circulation Excellence Awards
• Reader Initiative Award
• Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Classified Sales Workshop
• PNA Foundation offers NIE supplement
• LET US KNOW: What 3 books should every new reporter have?
• Circulation Master Strategies
• Leadership Development with Edward Miller
• New columnist has fun potential
• "Official Secrets Act" proposed
• A college paper joins Gannett
• Mercury News wins federal copyright lawsuit against photographer

August 3, 2006

• Connor seals Times Leader deal; Web priority
• DA’s office pulls out from board after Towanda reporter is barred from meeting
• From the Hotline: We received an ad looking for surrogates. Can we run it?
• PNA welcomes Melewsky to legal team
• Natoli, publisher of Inquirer, Daily News resigns
• Connor takes over editor’s duties at Times Leader
• West Chester names Meenan new publisher
• Daily News' Burgos takes N.J. editor post
• Circulation Excellence Awards
• Classified Advertising Tearsheet Contest
• Reader Initiative Award
• Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Grant money available to assist PNA members with community financial literacy fairs
• Learn how to dress up your Web site with Soundslides
• Circulation Master Strategies
• Classified Sales Workshop
• Leadership Development with Edward Miller
• Reporters Committee releases update of state open government guide
• Sponsors refuse to give up hope for press shield law
• U.S. wins access to reporter phone records
• Major newspapers using new service to link to rival Web sites
• Online papers modestly boost newspaper readership