Powered by 56 total awards and 11 first place awards, The Lakeland Times and its staff marched to the top of the newspaper pack at the 2022 Wisconsin Newspaper
Saturday, April 24
⢠In June, Fryeburg, Maine, residents expect to vote on whether to change a town ordinance to allow recreation-use cannabis stores in commercial zones. But some are concerned the town could become a marijuana mecca for vistors from New Hampshire, where recreational marijuana is not legal.
⢠Conway selectmen decided the townâs Fourth of July parade should use its customary route instead of an alternate route they had previously discussed.
⢠The state of New Hampshire hosted a second-dose-only mass vaccination clinic on April 24 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
⢠Kennett High School marketing students won a a number of medals from the New Hampshire DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Conference held virtually in February.
From staff reports
COLUMBUS Members of the Herald-Star staff have been selected as finalists in the 2020 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper contest.
Executive Editor Ross Gallabrese is a finalist in the best editorial writer category, and the newspaper is a finalist in the best special sports section and best daily sports section categories.
“We’re proud of the work performed by our entire staff,” said John Hale, publisher of the newspaper. “They are dedicated to their profession, and it’s good to see that their efforts and hard work have been recognized.”
Three finalists in each of the contest categories were named Tuesday. The actual order of finish will be announced during a virtual awards program planned for this spring. The Herald-Star competes in Division II, which includes newspapers with a daily circulation between 8,000 and 11,999.