Category Archives: Policies

Newsroom culture of excellence, foundational document No. 1: A clear mission statement

The York Daily Record/Sunday News/York Newspaper Co. mission statement has been in place for about five years – and has held up well. An interdepartmental team at the YDR/YSN/YNC met at Shank’s Mare’s second-story meeting room overlooking the Susquehanna River … Continue reading

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What’s with the dead deer photos every year?

  I suspect this is a universal complaint filed with newspapers every year — at least in Pennsylvania. If we publish a photo in the newspaper of a deer that was shot and killed by a hunter, chances are great … Continue reading

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Editing the Sandusky story

It’s never easy to write about sex crimes, and it’s even harder when the crimes involve children. How much detail is needed to help readers understand the allegations? How much is too much? If we do this the wrong way, … Continue reading

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