Lakeville Journal honors at annual newspaper show

The Lakeville Journal Co. returned from the annual newspaper convention of the New England Newspaper and Press Association in Boston with six awards.The convention was held Feb. 10 and 11 and was attended by the company’s publisher and editor in chief, Janet Manko; and by Michael Marciano, editor of the company’s Winsted Journal.First place in the 2011 New England Better Newspaper Competition went to The Lakeville Journal for its opinion and viewpoint pages; and to Marsden Epworth, editor of the company’s Compass arts and entertainment section and special supplements. The award was for her photo illustration on the cover of last year’s Health and Wellness special section.Lakeville Journal Executive Editor Cynthia Hochswender won second place for history reporting, for a story about the origins of the Lakeville Hose Company.Marciano won second place for editorial writing and Lakeville Journal Reporter Patrick L. Sullivan won third place for his columns for the sports page.The Lakeville Journal also won third place for advertising supplement/special section.

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