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Off to Chicago

By Howard B. Owens

I will be leaving shortly for Buffalo to catch a plane to Chicago. I'm attending a conference called "Block by Block: Community News Summit 2010."

The one-day event is perhaps the first time all of the publishers of the top local online-only news sites in the U.S. have gathered in one location. In all, about 40 independent publishers will be attending, plus some editors from larger companies.

I'll be leading one session on advertising sales.

In the meantime, Tim Walton is helping with Ron Wendt trial coverage and Ethan Thompson will cover Attica at Pembroke football for us on Friday night. Of course, Billie will be around to monitor the scanner and handle anything breaking that comes up, and WBTA is available to pitch in as needed, as well -- so there should still be news coverage while I'm gone.

Not to mention, of course, I'll have my laptop with me and stay on top of things as much as possible.

Dave Olsen

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Sep 23, 2010, 12:55pm Permalink
Howard B. Owens

Pembroke is 3-0. Attica is coming off a big win against Holley. We haven't covered Pembroke for two years. We covered Batavia's opening game.

Sep 23, 2010, 1:09pm Permalink
bud prevost

Friday night, Leroy football team hosts Letchworth. The Oatkan Knights are 2-1, and facing a tough Indians defense. Letchworth has not given up a single point in it's3-0 start. It should be a great game at Hartwood Park, kickoff at 7:30pm!
GO KNIGHTS

Sep 23, 2010, 2:15pm Permalink

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