At the 2023 West Virginia Press Association Convention, held this Aug. 11-12 in Charleston, it was announced that two Mountain Media newspapers, the Mountain Messenger and the Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal, tied for Third Place in the Division IV General Excellence category. The Doddridge Independent secured first place, and the Logan Banner won second place.
The WVPA competitions included 31 newspapers with 2,232 entries and were judged by the Nebraska Press Association.
“We gather to recognize the best work of the West Virginia newspaper industry,” said WVPA Executive Director Don Smith. “We also use this time to network, celebrate, education and socialize with leaders and people of the state. It’s the biggest media gathering in West Virginia.”