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(C) 2008 Syracuse Press Club.

Next Board of Directors Meeting July 8th WSTM 1030 James Street. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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30th Annual Awards Banquet Held May 17th

     Laura Hand and John Nicholson hosted the 30th Annual Syracuse Press Club Professional Recognition and Scholarship Banquet.  The event was held for the second year in a row at the University Sheraton .
     Some 160 certificates for awards in radio, daily newspapers, non daily newspapers, Internet, special interest publications and television were handed out during the event that lasted about two and a half hours.  
     In addition to the awards for stories in a variety of categories and media, the press club honored eight individuals for special achievements.
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More Comings and Goings

   Change in leadership at WSTM-TV. Peggy Phillip is leaving as news director after less than a two year stint. Phillip will be going to WMAR-TV in Baltimore. No replacement has been named. Here is a link to a story in the Baltmore Sun.    For more comings and goings in the Syracuse market, click here.

Breaking News: Channel 9 Legend Mike Price Retires
    "Good News" reporter  Mike Price is ending his 46 year career at WSYR-TV Newschannel9.  WSYR-TV announced late today that the veteran broadcaster and local icon is retiring.  Price started his career at then WIXT-TV several weeks before the ABC affiliate signed on the air in 1962.  Click here for the release from WSYR.  Mike is a Syracuse Press Club Wall of Distinction honoree. We here at the Press Club wish Mike all the best in his retirement.