Foundation announces scholarship recipients

On April 30, 2010, in Feature

The Ohio Newspapers Foundation has chosen scholarship winners for the 2010-2011 academic year. The awards include five scholarships for students enrolled in university degree programs and one for a graduating high school senior intending to major in journalism at an Ohio college or university. Regina Garcia Cano and Ben Wolford, both students at Kent State [...]

Choose between Flash and Photoshop training on May 19

On April 30, 2010, in Feature

ONA is offering a unique training opportunity in May which lets attendees choose between Adobe Flash or Photoshop. Both topics will be covered in individual half-day sessions on May 19 at Kent State University. Attendees may also choose to attend both sessions. Kevin Slimp, director of the University of Tennessee Institute of Newspaper Technology, will [...]

ONA spring training schedule set, register now

On April 21, 2010, in Feature

The complete ONA spring training calendar is confirmed and registration is open. Don’t miss these excellent opportunities to improve your skills or the expertise of your newspaper staff. Register now for these sessions: April 29 – Enhancing Your Multimedia Selling Skills – Ohio University Pickerington Center: Consultant Chuck Nau will offer the latest information and [...]

Save money with new, improved ONA Libel Insurance Program

On April 20, 2010, in Feature

ONA has officially launched a restructured Libel Insurance Program with Walterry Insurance Brokers and MediaGuard by Chubb as the endorsed broker and insurance carrier. Under the new program, Walterry is also offering property and liability coverage to ONA members through several major insurance companies. They will provide a comprehensive proposal detailing coverage advantages common to [...]

Voters = Readers

On April 5, 2010, in Feature

ONA & AdOhio have created a marketing package to help sell the power of print & online ads during this political campaign season.  For items that can be adapted locally use this link.

Ohio Newsapers In Education Annual Sharing Session

On April 1, 2010, in Feature

NIE coordinators met March 25 for ONA’s annual NIE “Sharing Session,” hosted by The Columbus Dispatch. NIE Committee Chair Anne Coburn-Griffis, The Lima News, led the discussion which includes a new curriculum project focused on student math skills to be developed for the 2010-2011 school year.