Submission Guidelines
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY:
The Wetzel Chronicle welcomes letters to the editor. However, letters should not exceed 400 words. The Wetzel Chronicle also reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Names of letter writers will not be withheld. Each letter must be signed by the writer and must include address and telephone number for verification. At the present time, letters to the editor may not be e-mailed, however, you may fax them to (304) 455-1275. Deadline for the submission of a letter to the editor is 4 p.m. on Friday for the following week's publication. Timeliness of publication is dependent on the space available.
SOCIETY ITEMS POLICY:
The Wetzel Chronicle will gladly accept news items concerning births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, and anniversaries which adhere to the following guidelines.
Submissions accepted for publication include: birth announcements, birthdays for children up to and including 10 years of age, birthdays for adults over the age of 74, engagements and wedding announcements and wedding anniversaries of 25 years or more.
All submissions should be no longer than 500 words in length, typewritten or printed legibly, and include the first and last names of all individuals included in the announcement. If the event is from outside the area, please explain the association with our local reading area. A telephone number for verification purposes should also be included.
Photographs should be no smaller than wallet size and clear. Color or black and white photographs are acceptable. Please, no instant camera photos. Digital photos may be submitted if they are in the JPEG format and of an acceptable resolution (we print at 200 dpi). Please do not submit bad prints of digital photos. We would prefer they be e-mailed or brought in on disk in the highest resolution possible.
All photographs may be picked up at the Wetzel Chronicle on the Friday after publication or as soon as possible. Photos will be returned by mail only if accompanied with a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Wetzel Chronicle will hold photos no longer than one year after publication.
Deadline for submitting society items to the Wetzel Chronicle is 4 p.m. Friday. All items will be published in the next available publication as space permits. Dated material will be given priority.
Items with photos may be submitted to the society department in the following manner: mailed to Wetzel Chronicle, P.O. Box 289, New Martinsville, WV 26155; e-mailed to editor@wetzelchronicle.com; or presented in person at our offices located at 1100 3rd Street in New Martinsville. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00Êp.m., Monday through Friday. Items without photos may be faxed to (304) 455-1275. Please allow sufficient time for delivery. The Wetzel Chronicle reserves the right to edit all copy for brevity and clarity.
The Wetzel Chronicle will gladly accept articles and press releases which adhere to the following guidelines.
All submissions should be typewritten or printed legibly. If submitted by e-mail the information should be in the body of the e-mail and not as an attachment. A telephone number for verification purposes should also be included.
Photographs should be no smaller than wallet size and clear. Color or black and white photographs are acceptable. Please, no instant camera photos. Digital photos may be submitted if they are in the JPEG format and of an acceptable resolution (we print at 200 dpi). Please do not submit bad prints of digital photos. We would prefer they be e-mailed or brought in on disk in the highest resolution possible.
All photographs may be picked up at the Wetzel Chronicle on the Friday after publication or as soon as possible. Photos will be returned by mail only if accompanied with a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Wetzel Chronicle will hold photos no longer than one year after publication.
Deadline for submitting general items to the Wetzel Chronicle is 4 p.m. Friday. All items will be published as space permits with items of local relevance given special consideration. If the local connection is not apparent, please include . The Wetzel Chronicle reserves the right to edit all copy for brevity and clarity. Dated material will be given priority; a special notation on time-sensitive items is appreciated.
Items with photos may be submitted in the following manner: mailed to Wetzel Chronicle, P.O. Box 289, New Martinsville, WV 26155; e-mailed to editor@wetzelchronicle.com; or presented in person at our offices located at 1100 3rd Street in New Martinsville. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items without photos may be faxed to (304) 455-1275. Please allow sufficient time for delivery.
ARTICLES/PRESS RELEASES POLICY:
The Wetzel Chronicle will gladly accept articles and press releases which adhere to the following guidelines.
All submissions should be typewritten or printed legibly. If submitted by e-mail the information should be in the body of the e-mail and not as an attachment. A telephone number for verification purposes should also be included.
Photographs should be no smaller than wallet size and clear. Color or black and white photographs are acceptable. Please, no instant camera photos. Digital photos may be submitted if they are in the JPEG format and of an acceptable resolution (we print at 200 dpi). Please do not submit bad prints of digital photos. We would prefer they be e-mailed or brought in on disk in the highest resolution possible.
All photographs may be picked up at the Wetzel Chronicle on the Friday after publication or as soon as possible. Photos will be returned by mail only if accompanied with a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Wetzel Chronicle will hold photos no longer than one year after publication.
Deadline for submitting general items to the Wetzel Chronicle is 4 p.m. Friday. All items will be published as space permits with items of local relevance given special consideration. If the local connection is not apparent, please include . The Wetzel Chronicle reserves the right to edit all copy for brevity and clarity. Dated material will be given priority; a special notation on time-sensitive items is appreciated.
Items with photos may be submitted in the following manner: mailed to Wetzel Chronicle, P.O. Box 289, New Martinsville, WV 26155; e-mailed to editor@wetzelchronicle.com; or presented in person at our offices located at 1100 3rd Street in New Martinsville. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items without photos may be faxed to (304) 455-1275. Please allow sufficient time for delivery.
COMING EVENTS POLICY:
The Wetzel Chronicle welcomes submissions to the "Coming Events" page. Events must be 60 words or fewer and have a local connection. Meetings or events that are free of charge and fund-raising events for charity may be listed at no charge in Coming Events. Events that are being held for the purpose of non-charitable monetary gain are required to pay the normal classified rate of 20 words for $10, and 25-cents for each additional word, and can run in either "Coming Events" or in the Classified section.
All free announcements may be edited at our discretion.
Local events timely in nature and paid listings will take precedence over those outside of Wetzel County. Events may be e-mailed to editor@wetzelchronicle.com, faxed to (304) 455-1275, or mailed to P.O. Box 289, New Martinsville, WV 26155. Events will not be taken over the telephone.
For the best results, paper submissions should be typed or computer printed. Always include a name and phone number of someone we can call to clarify information.
Deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday for the following week's publication.
OBITUARIES POLICY:
The Wetzel Chronicle welcomes obituaries. Obituaries are paid in advance of publication in the Wetzel Chronicle. The first 38 words, including the decedent's name, are free of charge. Each word thereafter costs 20-cents. Photographs, sized 1-inch by 3-inches, cost $15.00. Payment must be received in the Wetzel Chronicle office at P.O. Box 289, New Martinsville, WV 26155 or by phone at (304) 455-3300 before 2:00 p.m. the Tuesday preceding publication.
A telephone number for the funeral home in charge of the funeral or memorial arrangements is required for verification purposes.
For all other questions concerning submission guidelines please call (304) 455-3300 or email editor@wetzelchronicle.com
