Tough stories define worth of a good community newspaper
Behind every story lies another story. That was proven again recently as the Transcript-Bulletin was named the best newspaper in the state in our circulation class by the Utah Press Association. ...
Election issue criticism deserves explanation, renewed commitment
We’ve received several complaints from readers about our coverage of the recent election. Some readers objected to our not publishing a print edition the day after the election. Others were upset ...
Stockton case highlights dilemma of reporting on incest
Last week, we reported on the arrest of a Stockton man accused of sexually abusing his daughter. In the story, we chose to report both the nature of the crime — incest — and the name of the allege...
Transcript lauded for past work, launching new features
The Transcript-Bulletin won 20 awards, including 12 first-place awards, from the Society of Professional Journalists Utah Headliners at the organization’s annual awards banquet Friday at the Unive...
What our readers didn't miss in 2007
Since you’re reading this, odds are you’re already a subscriber to the Transcript-Bulletin. But imagine you’re not. Imagine you’re a fairly recent immigrant to Tooele Coun...
Washington trip impresses need for better coverage of health care
Last week, I was fortunate to participate in a three-day seminar in the Washington, D.C., area through a fellowship from the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism at the University of Maryland...