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LocalNews1.org brings you real, verified news from communities in SE Franklin & NE Washington Counties.  We cover stories about businesses, non-profits, the schools and school sports, churches, clubs, municipalities . . . everything local. 

But we are not just another media company.

LocalNews1.org was founded by a group of local residents who saw a need for trusted, vetted news in their community. They got together and invested their time and money into creating a platform for distributing community happenings. They recruited a very small, experienced community-minded staff focused on providing not only the news you need to know, but also the GOOD NEWS from around the region.

We are the one place you can go to get vetted, accurate and timely news all in one place.  Though we have a social media presence, we are not social media.

Here is some of what you will find:

      • News from local school districts

      • Township and Borough government news

      • Local sports coverage

      • Business news

      • Community features and profiles

      • Stories on good people doing great things

      • Events/entertainment

      • Special weekly columns

    To get this kind of content, LocalNews1.org relies on an ever-growing network of people who let us know what to share with the community. Tell us what your business or church group or Boy Scout troop is planning. Tell us your league standings and baseball, football, soccer, swimming, golf and other results. We wull share all that with the broader community at no cost to you.

    New business, or old business with new products or promotions?  Hiring, or selling off inventory, looking for something or just getting rid of that old mower or car?  We have competitive advertising and classified rates.

    Here is what you WILL NOT find:

        • Mugshots and petty crimes

        • Scanner/police monitor reports

        • Political opinions

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      Try us. Let us know what you care about, and we’ll share what’s happening in your town!

      If you’re looking for accurate, reliable news from communities in SE Franklin & NE Washington Counties, join us.

      Our Team

      We’ve assembled a team of experienced editors, writers and other professionals  to collect, assemble and present news that is relevant to you here in our community.  Our staff includes:

      NameRoleContact
      Dan DeDonaPresidentdan.dedona@ln1.obzservices.com
      Erin BlaineBusiness managererin.blaine@ln1.obzservices.com
      Mark WitmanBusiness manager – salesmark.witman@ln1.obzservices.com
      Kate McCartyNews editorkate.mccarty@ln1.obzservices.com
      Jillian PavlickContent coordinatornews@ln1.obzservices.com
      Lee GoodwinSports contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Nancy MaceNews contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Andy SandrikSports and news contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Jennifer VanderauNews contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Robb HelfrickLocal history / news contributorrobb.helfrick@ln1.obzservices.com
      Chad RooneyLocal government/ news contributorchad.rooney@ln1.obzservices.com
      Scott DouglasNews contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      James MillerSpecial projectscontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Doug HarmonSocial media contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com
      Toya McClearyPhoto/design contributorcontact@ln1.obzservices.com


      WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We are always looking for writers to cover local government, sports, entertainment and news. If you’d like to see your work in print, email us at contact@ln1.obzservices.com. Experience preferred, but not necessary.

      General Contact info:

      We are serious about providing our local community the local news that you need to be well informed about all that is going on all around you.  If this sounds like news you’d like to see on a regular basis, CLICK HERE and subscribe today to LocalNews1.org.

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      As of February 1, 2023, we changed our rates to better serve the community.

      •  For businesses the rate is $30 a week with discounts up to 40% for longer term advertisements.  The Non-Profit rate is $25 a week with similar discounts for longer terms.  

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