When people want to get information out to the public, they naturally turn to the local newspaper. Especially for those who don’t deal with the newspaper often, this can be a frustrating process.
Who do you talk to? Where do you send information? How soon can you expect it to be published? What’s the difference between a news item and an advertisement?
Here’s a short tutorial on how to get your news in The Herald Bulletin:
Is it news? We generally publish information without charge when it relates to a community event or has general community interest. If the event is for profit and we believe it does not have mass appeal, we’ll generally send you to the advertising department to take out a paid advertisement.
Who should I contact? It depends on what sort of information you’re trying to get into the newspaper.
U For brief news or community items, e-mail to newsroom@heraldbulletin.com or contact Newsroom Coordinator Janis Bowling or Editorial Assistant Tammy Everitt at 640-4800.
U For news tips or news story suggestions, contact Associate Editor Steve Dick at steve.dick@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4863.
U For features story suggestions, contact Associate Editor for Features Scott Miley at scott.miley@heraldbulletin.com or 648-4230.
U For sports story ideas, contact Sports Editor Rick Teverbaugh at rick.teverbaugh@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4886.
U Send sports results and event information to sports@heraldbulletin.com or call the sports department at 640-4849.
A staff directory, with job titles, e-mail addresses and phone numbers can be found at theheraldbulletin.com. Click on “Contact Us”.
When and where will the information be published? We try to publish information about community events at least two days ahead of time. These items show up in the briefs on the Local & State page, the Community page or the Sports page, depending on their subject matter. They also show up in our Week Ahead or weekend entertainment calendars.
To assure that your information is published in enough time for people to make plans to attend, send the information to us at least a week in advance. You have four delivery options:
U Send it to the appropriate e-mail address (see above). We prefer this method.
U Send a letter to the appropriate person at The Herald Bulletin, P.O. Box 1090, Anderson, IN 46015.
U Hand deliver your item to our office at 1133 Jackson St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
U Fax to the attention of the appropriate person at 640-4815.
Whatever delivery method you choose, I encourage you to follow up with a phone call to confirm that it was received and to inquire about when and where it will be published.
What should I include in the information I send? Keep it brief. Make sure you address all of the main questions: who, where, what, when and why. Just the facts, please. Include your contact information so that we – and the public – can get more information.
How can I get information on your Web site? For community and sports events, use our interactive calendar, near the bottom of the homepage.
What if I am having trouble getting information published? Contact me. I’ll help.
Editor Scott Underwood’s column appears Mondays. Contact him at scott.underwood@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4845.
Columns
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Amish Cook: Trip to replace broken stove allows for family visit
We were glad for the warmer weather last week. Our house didn’t have heat from Wednesday until Saturday morning because the glass on our Hitzer coal stove broke.
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Susan Miller: Minds made better thanks to lists
Not all lists are created equal. Indeed, there is an art and a science to list crafting.
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Primus Mootry: Challenge for black leaders in 21st century? Lessons of past
The black experience in America can roughly be divided into five main periods including the slave trade and slavery itself; emancipation (or the end of slavery) and Reconstruction; the Jim Crow era; the Great Migration; and the civil rights era.
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Jim Bailey: Kids play basketball, but some adults prefer basketbrawl
We’ve heard all too much about the failings of today’s youth. Methinks the blame in most cases is misplaced. Like father like son? Perhaps, which reinforces my point.
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Jesse Wilkerson: What example should we follow?
In our lifetime we have witnessed real life success stories. We have also seen real life failures. We have witnessed men and women who have achieved success in one area, but failed miserably in others.
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Emmett Dulaney: The tragedy of the insurance commons
In basic economics, students often hear of the concept of “the tragedy of the commons.” In overly simplistic terms, this is a situation in which many individuals share a limited resource.
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John Rosemond: Taxpayers are catching on to education fads
The media recently reported “new” research findings to the effect that rewards often backfire and self-esteem is not the wonderful, uplifting personal attribute once thought.
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Scott Underwood: Introducing THB reporters
We at The Herald Bulletin last week were pleased to add a veteran reporter to our newsroom staff. Stu Hirsch, formerly of The Indianapolis Star, joined our team midweek and his byline was already appearing by Friday.
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Maleah Stringer: Lyla and Cuddles find happy homes
Every animal who comes to the Animal Protection League matters and deserves compassionate and humane treatment. They deserve our effort.
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Theresa Timmons: An opinion on couponers
I try to avoid opinions, mainly because I am the only female in my house and I am not really allowed to have them.
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