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PNA presents advertising seminars
Mercury renovation project to be wrapped up by early summer
PNA's Susan Morgan retires after nearly 12 years of service
Calkins' Gary Shorts elected to NAA board
From the Hotline: Are bars and restaurants allowed to advertise drink prices and specials?
Recognize your staff in the Keystone Press Awards tab
E-mail address changed
Newspaper companies announce first quarter results
Media groups, artists protest FCC crackdown on profanity, obscenity
AP to begin financial news service
College papers confiscated when columnist's values conflict with doctrine
Prior restraint? Judge upholds ban on publishing juror names

The evolving AP: CEO Tom Curley to speak at PA Press Conference
Gateway introduces community weekly
Beard promoted at The Dominion Post
Fowler returns to Lansdale as circulation director
Kilgore named circulation director for CDT
From the Hotline: Do online auctions require special licensing or approval?
Western Pa. Seminar: Writing coach unlocks mysteries of good writing
Tribune sues former Chicago magazine exec over trade secrets
Gannett profits jump with ad growth
Taping incident teaches Scalia a lesson
In letter to reporters, Scalia says he learned his lesson
Reporters Committee condemns marshal's interference with reporters during Scalia speech
Justice Scalia issues apologies over destruction of tapes
U.S. Supreme Court to release recordings of terrorism, energy cases
Workers picket Wall Street Journal one week prior to bargaining session
Missouri implements tax on newspapers, some suspect retaliation for editorial

Leadership, fairness & diversity: Freedom Forum topics at PA Press Conference
Second U.S. senatorial debate cancelled
PWPA announces contest winners
Newspaper, PNA object to subpoena of reporter
PNA staff celebrates April arrivals
From the Hotline: Are there legal issues to consider when running a readership contest?
Keystone Winners announced
Scranton student newspaper suspends publication following complaints
CNHI to sell 22 newspapers to Heartland Publications
Readers protest student newspaper in response to cartoon with racial slur
Judge drops Internet defamation suit called first over online free speech

Help your employees reach their potential: Send them to the 2004 Display Advertising Conference
Candidates for U.S. Senate set to debate April 3 in Altoona
Grim images from Iraq leave editors with tough choices
Michael Days promoted as Ellen Foley leaves Philadelphia Daily News
Glenn Johns, former business journal publisher, dies at 65
Staff writer named editor of Elizabethtown Chronicle
From the Hotline: What legal issues should I consider in setting up an EasyPay option for subscribers?
Calkins Media donates $5,000 for technology training endowment
PNA provides list of regional emergency contacts
America East posts highest attendance figures in four years
Targeting women with your ad? Try adding humor, Adweek reports
NNA asks U.S. Dept. of Health to clarify 'gray areas' of HIPAA and open records
Follow these tips to avoid telecom fraud
Hollinger mulls takeover bids
'Power Users' study touts demographic profile of newspaper Web users
Press group decries persecution, death of journalists
Appeals court sides with Times in latest Seattle JOA-related ruling
Jury: Times defamed business, no damages warranted
Newspapers break tradition and name juror in Tyco trial

America East Session: Improve your print quality
Next Headlines & Deadlines April 2
MediaNews Group plans to acquire JOA partner the York Daily Record
Coroner's office adopts new policy following court appearance
Publisher announces plan to publish Saturday
Citizens' Voice reorganizes newsroom management as editor retires
Observer-Reporter donates 19th Century newspapers
Times Publishing promotes managers
Scholarship fund established in memory of Tom Gibb, journalist and cartoonist
Delco Times editor takes Trentonian job
From the Hotline: What guidelines should be followed to respect privacy when gathering news at public schools?
8th Annual Carrier Golf Outing slated for May 27 in Fayetteville
Deadline is Monday, March 22 for joint defense against Kmart
Journalist takes $40,000 in lawsuit following arrest
Megan's Law records considered investigatory, not public records, court says
Study reports journalism is in state of significant change
UPI updates Stylebook

America East Session: The State of Classifieds
PNA offers bargain price on top-notch training session for weekly editors, reporters
Easton paper takes coroner to court
Paper publishes special sections as it celebrates 150th Anniversary
Berks-Mont Newspapers offers online subscription package
PA Supreme Court agrees to hear case on autopsy records
Beaver County Times launches real estate cable television program
Browning accepts position as Knight Ridder publisher in State College
Lucy Northrop assumes new role for Observer Publishing Co. in Greene County
Swanson takes APME 'NewsTrain' position
Herald-Standard names exec editor
PNA supports efforts to monitor lobbyists
PNA Foundation plans round table discussions on domestic violence
From the Hotline: Can an agency meet in secret to discuss potential of a lawsuit?
Are you aware of equal opportunity regulations in regard to Internet applications?
Want to review a previous 'From the Hotline' question?
Newspapers urge Postal reform, fair treatment for all mailers
Media groups dispute secret meetings of Cheney-led energy task force

PNA to honor work of John Fisher, new award named in his honor
Sessions for every department at America East
Keystone Press Awards: PNA addresses problem with weekly sports entries, affected members may resubmit or request refund
Register now for the Display Advertising Conference
York Dispatch photographer assists police, talks man down from railroad bridge
Court considers appeal of decision to require Dickinson Law board to meet in public
Judge throws out trespass charges against reporter
Former Erie executive to lead weekly newspaper group
Kelly named publisher of The Phoenix
Scranton paper sends journalists to spend month with Guard in Iraq
Segal takes over as head of National Gay Newspaper Guild
Inquirer names business editor
Journal Register names ad executive
NAA continues joint defense as Kmart attempts to recover millions paid for advertising
From the Hotline: What can a reporter do to object to a secret meeting session?
Court rejects privacy concerns, orders release of delinquent taxpayers addresses
Legislator calls off rewrite of shield law
Records kept secret for firearms used in crimes
Telemarketers split on challenging do-not-call list

February 27, 2004

This year's America East, March 22-25, promises more than ever!
Post-Gazette editorial workers approve contract
Suit against Daily News dismissed
Judge rules in favor of Post-Gazette, records unsealed
Tribune Democrat coverage prompts PennDOT to update manuals for school bus drivers
Former York executive to manage MediaNews' east coast properties
Martin named chief operating officer for the Tribune Review
Glass named Washington circulation director
Keane named executive editor for ANG Newspapers
PNA monitors sales tax proposals
PNA Foundation prepares for 2nd year of training thanks to Observer Publishing Co. gift
From the Hotline: Public records regarding drug or weapon-related incidents in public schools
Recent case addresses procedure under amended Right-to-Know Act
Foundation announces candidates for 2004 Executive Training Network
Industry experts to present circulation strategies seminar April 20 in Ohio
Broadcasters to cut paper invoices with electronic data interchange
NAA reports national ad revenue growth in fourth quarter

February 20, 2004

Lawsuit to open meetings for Penn State's Dickinson Law School draws proposal from lawmaker
Members report on proposal that would have chilling effect on newsgathering
Mike Race of Capitolwire.com explains Bard's points and interviews media law experts.
PNA Foundation presents human resources seminar in western Pa.
Towanda paper opens Troy bureau as Pennysaver moves into new office
Newspaper carrier dies following hit-and-run incident
Uniontown reporter named editor of Waynesburg weekly
Meadville Tribune announces changes
Five employees promoted from within at Bucks County Courier Times
Wilkes-Barre paper sends journalists to report on local National Guard unit in Iraq
Plan to attend the 2004 PNA Foundation Golf Outing
The Uncertainty Matrix: Manage, market and thrive in an uncertain world
Important notice for newspapers offering 'easy pay' option: Signature needed on recurring debit card charges
Editors' Day slated for Tues. March 16
Lawsuit targets Newsday circulation numbers
Former editor receives Polk career honor
Trimming costs helped Reuters return to profitability in 2003

February 13, 2004

PNA announces winners of America East Print Quality Contest
Ogden Newspapers eliminates niche baseball publicationCitizen
Standard names new editor
Times Herald's circulation director plans new initiatives for boosting circulation
Ronald A. Hedley, former publisher, dies
America East Keynote: The transformation to the essential global news agency with the 'eAP'
PNA opposes bill allowing free publications to compete for public notice advertising
NIE Week set for March 1-6
Want to help advertisers get better responses to their newspaper ads?
What ads should a newspaper avoid?
What are you doing to promote public notices?
Newspapers support postal reform
Are you saving money by sending renewal notices by Standard Mail?
What is the latest on Kmart's lawsuit against newspapers?
What can I do to improve my classified pages?
Open records requestor reported as suspicious for not providing name
Judge orders release of anthrax-related records from U.S. Postal Service
Study reports on education, pay scale of journalists, compares dailies, weeklies
Consumers to be added to 'Do Not Call' list within 30 days under congressional order
Groups say FCC ownership rules stifling
SPJ announces annual contest

February 6, 2004

Judge rules in favor of newspapers' requests to open law school meetings
Philadelphia newspaper office damaged
Reading Eagle to sponsor theater
Marie Jones, 78, retired editor of Chestnut Hill Local
Kern named sports writer of the year
AP announces Pennsylvania appointments
Brain science and advertising sales? Sign up to learn more about motivating your sales staff
PNA program saves you money on telecommunications
Police could better inform public about juvenile arrests, escapes under new bill
Rodney honored for America East work
PSNE sponsors features workshop
Are two of our three county commissioners allowed to hold private 'informational sessions' with local economic development leaders?
Newspapers rethink strategies for gaining subscribers
Gannett reports results with broadcast revenue down while newspaper revenue is up

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