ONPA Renewal time

ONPA membership dues renewal notices will be coming to your mailbox soon. We will make our annual plea that you pay your dues in a timely manner. Always remember that this organization is served by volunteers and not a full-time paid staff. We are still tracking down...

Former ONPA member is national candidate

Former ONPA member Michael King is a candidate for NPPA’s Board of Directors. That news is not surprising at all to me. King joined ONPA and NPPA as a high school student and was always one to be involved. I’m all for helping him climb the ladder. His plea...

Stolen equipment alert

Columbus Dispatch photographer Courtney Hergesheimer is asking for help in keeping an eye out for some recently stolen equipment. Hergesheimer was broken into on Sunday night, the 6th, and reports that the thieves got away with pretty much everything electronic,...

Ohio SPJ winners announced

The Ohio SPJ awards for 2009 have been announced. The joint recognition competition is managed by the Central Ohio (Columbus), Cincinnati, and Cleveland pro chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and honors the best of Ohio’s print, broadcast,...

Lackey wins AP National Photo of the Month

Bill Lackey’s feature photo from the Clark County Fair has been chosen by Associated Press editors as the National Members Showcase Photo of the Month for July. Looks like he’s got a good start on tackling photos which will come in real handy as another...