New Jersey Hills Media Group
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Formerly | Recorder Community Newspapers |
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| Industry | Newspapers |
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| Founded 📆 | 1955 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | Whippany, New Jersey, USA |
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| 🌐 Website | http://www.newjerseyhills.com/ |
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New Jersey Hills Media Group, parent-company of Recorder Community Newspapers and related websites , is a family-owned and run publisher based in Whippany, New Jersey, United States, and owner of seventeen northern Central Jersey local community newspapers, fifteen online news websites, and one quarterly publication covering the wine industry in the Finger Lakes region.[1][2] New Jersey Hills Media Group, including all owned publications, is an awarded member of the New Jersey Press Association[3][4] and the National Newspaper Association.[5]
History[edit]
Founded in 1955 by Cortlandt and Nancy Parker, the Morris Observer newspaper covered Morris Township and was the only newspaper owned by the Parkers until 1957, when the Bernardsville News and Mendham-Chester Tribune were purchased and their company, Recorder Community Newspapers, was officially founded. Since then, the company has purchased twenty-one newspapers - some of which have been merged to incorporate larger communities.[1]
In 2008, Recorder Community Newspapers was renamed to New Jersey Hills Media Group by the current owners and co-publishers, Stephen W. Parker and Elizabeth K. Parker, to emphasize the publisher's shift from solely physical papers to multimedia platforms as well to account for the changing dynamic in which the public receives local news.
Publications[edit]
Bernardsville News[edit]
The Bernardsville News was purchased by the Parkers in 1957 and is a paid, weekly publication.[6] It covers Bernardsville, Bernards Township, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone, and Bedminster.[4]
Cedar Grove / Verona Observers[edit]
The newest additions to the publishing group, the Cedar Grove and Verona Observers were purchased in 2005.[6] The Observers are free monthly publications and cover Cedar Grove and Verona.[4]
Chatham Courier[edit]
Acquired among the 'Eagle-Courier' group of newspapers in 1991,[6] the Chatham Courier covers Chatham Township and Chatham Borough and is a paid, weekly publication.[4]
Echoes-Sentinel[edit]
The Echoes-Sentinel, purchased in 1959 as the separate 'Mountain Echoes' and 'The Sentinel' and then merged,[6] covers Long Hill Township, Warren Township, and Watchung, and is a paid, weekly publication.[4]
Florham Park Eagle[edit]
The Florham Park Eagle was acquired in 1991 within the 'Eagle-Courier' group of newspapers.[6] It covers Florham Park and is a paid, weekly publication.[4]
Hanover Eagle[edit]
The Hanover Eagle, acquired in 1993,[6] is a paid, weekly publication and covers Hanover Township.[4]
Hunterdon Review[edit]
Purchased in 1969 alongside the now-incorporated Somerset Hills Exponent[6], the Hunterdon Review covers Bethlehem Township, Califon, Clinton Township, Clinton Town, High Bridge, Lebanon Township, Lebanon Borough, Tewksbury Township, and Readington Township, and is a paid, weekly publication.[4]
Madison Eagle[edit]
Acquired with the 'Eagle-Courier' group in 1991, the Madison Eagle is a paid, weekly publication that covers Madison Borough.[4]
Morris NewsBee[edit]
The Morris NewsBee, acquired in 1993,[6] is a paid, weekly publication which covers Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown.[4]
Mount Olive Chronicle[edit]
The Mount Olive Chronicle was established in 1979[6] and is a paid, weekly publication. It delivers coverage on Mount Olive Township.[4]
Observer-Tribune[edit]
The Observer-Tribune is the result of a merger between the 'Morris Observer,' Cortlandt and Nancy Parker's first paper (1955), and the 'Mendham-Chester Tribune.'[6] It is a paid, weekly publication and covers Harding Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, and Washington Township.[4]
Randolph Reporter[edit]
In 1978, Recorder Community Newspapers established their fifth paid, weekly publication, the Randolph Reporter.[6] It delivers coverage on Randolph Township and Mine Hill Township.[4]
Roxbury Register[edit]
The Roxbury Register was established in 1988[6] and is a paid, weekly publication. It delivers coverage on Roxbury Township and Mount Arlington.[4]
The Citizen[edit]
Purchased in 2000 as 'The Citizen of Morris County,'[6] The Citizen is a paid, weekly publication that now covers Rockaway Township, Rockaway Borough, Boonton, Boonton Township, Dover, Denville Township, Mountain Lakes, and Montville.[4]
The Progress[edit]
Purchased in 1998[6], the Progress is a paid, weekly publication that covers Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Fairfield, Roseland, and Essex Fells.[4]
Today in Hunterdon[edit]
Today in Hunterdon is a free bi-weekly publication which covers and is distributed to Clinton, Flemington, Lebanon, Ringoes, Whitehouse, and Whitehouse Station.[4]
Awards & Recognition[edit]
New Jersey Press Association's (NJPA) Better Newspaper Contest[3][edit]
2016
- 1st - Responsible Journalism/Enterprise - W. Jacob Perry (Bernardsville News)
- 1st - Feature Writing - W. Jacob Perry (Bernardsville News)
- 1st - Editorial Comment - Russ Crespolini (The Progress)
- 1st - News Writing - Jim Lent (Morris NewsBee)
- 2nd - Editorial Comment - Charlie Zavalick (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Sports Writing Portfolio - Kelly Fenton (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Column Writing - Russ Crespolini (The Progress)
- 2nd - News Writing - Derek Allen (The Progress)
- 2nd - Editorial Page Layout - Madison Eagle
- 2nd - Sports Pages Layout and Content - Madison Eagle
- 3rd - Editorial Comment - Jim Lent (Morris NewsBee)
2012
- 1st - Sports Writing - Kelly Fenton (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Feature Writing - Phil Garber (Mount Olive Chronicle, Observer-Tribune)
- 2nd - Coverage of Superstorm Sandy - Staff (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Column Writing - Pat Robinson (Chatham Courier)
- 2nd - Editorial Comment - Mike Condon (Roxbury Register)
- 2nd - Education Writing - Nicole Alliegro (Hunterdon Review)
2011
- 1st - Over 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: News Writing - The Progress
- 2nd - Over 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Editorial Comment - Bernardsville News
- 2nd - Under 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Health and Science Writing - Phil Garber (Mount Olive Chronicle)
- 3rd - Under 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: General Typography and Layout - Madison Eagle
- 3rd - Under 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Sports Section Layout and Content - Madison Eagle
- 3rd - Column Writing - Audrey Davie (The Citizen)
- 3rd - Under 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Health and Science Writing - Mike Condon (Roxbury Register)
2010
- 1st - Over 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Special Issue Writing - W. Jacob Perry, June O. Kennedy (Bernardsville News)
- 1st - Over 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Sports Writing Portfolio - Bill Summers (Bernardsville News)
- 1st - Over 6,500 Circulation Weeklies: Headline Writing - Bernardsville News
- 1st - Advertising: Best Telemarketing Pages or Directory - Bernardsville News
- 2nd - Retail Advertising: Best Single Ad - Black and White - Ellie Kresefsky (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Retail Advertising: Best Single Ad - Spot or Process Color - Ellie Kresefsky (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Retail Advertising: Best Campaign for One Advertiser Using Multiple Products - Ellie Kresefksy (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Advertising: Best Special Page(s) - Bernardsville News
2002
- 1st - Education Writing - Dave Polakiewicz (Bernardsville News)
- 1st - Under 4,500 Circulation: Best Sports Page Layout - The Citizen
- 1st - Under 4,500 Circulation: Best Sports Page Content - The Citizen
- 1st - Under 4,500 Circulation: Enterprise Journalism - Phil Garber (Mount Olive Chronicle)
- 1st - Environmental Writing - Rick Hartten, Garry Herzog (Madison Eagle)
- 1st - Breaking News Category - Garry Herzog (Madison Eagle)
- 2nd - Special Subject Writing - Dave Polakiewicz (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - General News Picture Story - Debbie Weisman (Bernardsville News)
- 2nd - Feature Writing - Phil Garber (Mount Olive Chronicle)
- 2nd - Under 4,500 Circulation: Best Headline Writing - James Lent (Hanover Eagle, Morris NewsBee)
- 2nd - Breaking News Category - Rick Hartten (Madison Eagle)
- 3rd - Community Home Run - Sandy Stuart (Bernardsville News)
- 3rd - Serious Column - Harriet Ritter (Madison Eagle)
- 3rd - Over 4,500 Circulation: Environmental Writing - Julie Lange (Observer-Tribune)
Suburban Newspapers of America's (SNA) Editorial Contest[7][edit]
2002
- 3rd - Editorial Writing - James Lent (Hanover Eagle, Morris NewsBee)
- 3rd - Best Column Writing - Rod Grodt (Chatham Courier)
- 3rd - Best Local Election Coverage - David Polakiewicz (Bernardsville News)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cortlandt Parker, 80, Publisher Of 17 Weeklies in New Jersey". Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ↑ Hills, New Jersey. "New Jersey Hills Company Overview". New Jersey Hills. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "NJPA New Jersey Press Association - Better Newspaper Contest". www.njpa.org. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 "NJPA New Jersey Press Association - Newspaper Members - New Jersey Hills Media Group". www.njpa.org. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
- ↑
File:NJHMG CertificationOf NNA Membership.pdf Certification of NNA Membership - ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 Hills, New Jersey. "New Jersey Hills Company History". New Jersey Hills. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Suburban News | Your Source For News Across The Country". www.suburban-news.org. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
External links[edit]
"New Jersey Bill Pits Gov. Chris Christie Versus Publishers" from the Wall Street Journal, Dec.18, 2016. Featuring testimony from Stephen Parker, Co-Publisher.
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