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If you have news
Most organizations' news can be handled as a press release. We ask that the information be submitted in writing – either mailed (address below), dropped off or e-mailed – rather than through a telephone call, for three reasons:

1. Accuracy is improved when the information is in writing. We suggest the material be typed or printed legibly. Over the telephone, some information – especially name spellings, when an "f" could sound like an "s" – could be misunderstood and appear in The Record Review incorrectly.

2. Your telephone call could come when a reporter is unavailable or unable to give the full attention your news item deserves.

3. Most press releases are rewritten by our staff members during non-deadline periods. That time varies from day to day and it's best to have the information at hand when the staffers' schedules open up.

The Press Release
Here are some basic tips for preparing information for your organization's news:

1. Keep it simple – If the thought of writing for publication makes you tremble, don't panic. We want facts, not prize-winning prose. If you'd prefer, simply list or outline the information and leave the writing to us.

2. Be complete – All press releases should include: WHO ( for example, the organization or individual), WHAT (event or honor), WHEN (date and time of day), WHERE (include address), WHY (purpose of the event or award), OTHER NEEDED DETAILS and the name and telephone number(s) of the publicity director. In most cases, it may help to have a one sentence description of your organization, particularly if the name of the organization is not well known or not self-explanatory.

3. Be accurate – Please TYPE or PRINT the information.
Handwriting, especially names, can be easily misread. Please read and reread your release before you send it. Are all the facts included? Are the names spelled correctly? (We suggest providing given names - for example Mary Jones instead of Mrs. John Jones.) Are the titles and addresses current? This is not the time for guesswork. We also ask that you avoid acronyms and jargon, while you may know what a term means another reader may not.

4. Be timely – We cannot guarantee publication of any press release on a certain date. The timeliness and competitive nature of news won't allow guarantees. However, we will try to coordinate publication dates with your publicity schedules when necessary and practical. If an especially big news event involving your organization occurs, we would like that information as soon as possible. Please call the Editor for advice on how to proceed; we may want to take the information over the phone for the next issue.

5. Be specific – Rather than reporting that "many people attended the fundraiser" we would like you to report the actual number. Words such as "many," "recent," "often," or "few"

Letters to the Editor
The Letters to the Editor section is an appropriate vehicle for your organization to express its opinion on an issue of community interest or concern.
We welcome letters from readers on any subject of current interest. We request letters be limited to 300 words or less.
LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND CONTAIN THE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE WRITER. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar or libel. We will contact you in person to verify authorship of the letter.
Mail to: Letter to the Editor, The Tribune-Phonograph or The Record Review, P.O. Box 677, Abbotsford, WI 54405, or email rr@tpprinting.com (Record-Review), or fax: 715-223-3505.
Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.
We generally do not accept Letters to the Editor that include thank-yous or poetry, however, they are available as a classified or display ad.

The Website
The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record Review are online at www.centralwinews.com which is updated daily. In addition to providing a sampling of what was published in The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record-Review, our online product offers several other features including:
• Classified advertising appearing in The Central Wisconsin Shopper, The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record-Review.
• Links to other regional and area sources of information. Non profit organizations may request a free link from our link page.
• Obituary page
• Breaking News updates as we receive them

Call Us
If you see a news event happening in the Clark or Marathon County area, please call the newsroom at 715-223-2342. We are always looking for breaking news to keep readers current.

Answers for our reader's most frequently asked questions

Q. When is the TP Printing office open to the public?
A. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Q. How can I subscribe to The Record Review for myself or to give the paper as a gift?
A. You can call the office during business hours or click here: Subscription Information. To order or receive rates, call 715-223-2342. E-mail us at classsub@tpprinting.com.

Q. How can I pay for my subscription?
A. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, check or cash. Renewal dates are printed on the newspaper. You may also pay for your paper subscription by clicking here.

Q. How can I subscribe to The Record Review and read it online?
A. Just click here: Subscription Information
Q. What do I do when my paper is late or missing?
A. It may be that your subscription has expired. Call the TP Printing office at 715-223-2342 or e-mail us at classsub@tpprinting.com. If your subscription is current, then call your local post office.

Q. What do I do about my subscription when I move?
A. Please let us know your new address as soon as possible and when you would like it to change. That will help us ensure smooth, continuous delivery. Call us at 715-223-2342 or
e-mail us at classsub@tpprinting.com.

Q. When is The Record Review available?
A. The papers are printed on Wednesday and are available at our office after 4:00 p.m. to non-subscribers. The Record Review is available on Thursday afternoon at local news stands.
The Record Review is mailed by continuous Postal Service on Wednesday.

Q. Can I subscribe to The Central Wisconsin Shopper?
A. No. The Central Wisconsin Shopper is mailed according to postal regulations. Although you are always welcome to stop in at the TP Printing office to pick one up during business hours as early as Tuesday morning.

Q. Is there anything I need to know when emailing a picture?
A. Please send the picture to ktetzner@tpprinting.com as an attachment to the email, not as part of a document. Always save in JPEG format. File extension should be ".jpeg". Use the highest resolution setting available. Scanned photos should be at a resolution of 300 dots per inch. Logos and line art can be scanned at least 400 dots per inch.
• We use Adobe Photoshop •

Q. Can I buy back issues of The Record-Review?
A. Yes. Back issues are available for purchase at the TP Printing office for up to one year after publication, but quantities are limited.

Q. What's in The Record-Review Classifieds?
A. Classified ads are word ads (no border) in which the first two words are capitalized. Rent, Auto, Help Wanted, Real Estate and Miscellaneous For Sale are just a few of the classifications to choose from.

Q. What is the cost of a classified ad?
A. There is a minimum rate for 20 words or less, if over 20 words there is an additional charge per word. The rate is per week, per publication. Call 223-2342 for current pricing. In addition to The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record Review, we offer other publications such as the Medford and Thorp newspapers and shoppers.

Q. What is The Tribune-Phonograph's circulation and what areas does it cover?
A. The Tribune-Phonograph has a circulation of approximately 2,700 and it covers Colby, Abbotsford, Unity, Curtiss, Dorchester and Milan. Call 223-2342 to verify current circulation.

Q. What is The Record Review's circulation and what areas does it cover?
A. The Record Review has a circulation of approximately 2,800 and it covers Edgar, Athens, Stratford and Marathon. Call 223-2342 to verify current circulation.

Q. What about Editorial Department services?
A. Story and photo ideas/requests and story submissions.
Please write or call the editors listed below with suggestions or requests for stories or photos. If the request concerns a scheduled event, the more advance notice the better.
The Record-Review - Editor/Reporters Peter Weinschenk or Kristen Tetzner
715-223-2342 fax: 715-223-3505 email: ktetzner@tpprinting.com or pweinschenk@tpprinting.com

Letters to the Editor
The Letters to the Editor section is an appropriate area to express your opinions on an issue of community interest or concern. Letters should be typed (if possible) and must bear the author's address and telephone number and signature. You may send your letter by mail (PO Box 677, Abbotsford, WI 54405), fax (715-223-3505) or e-mail The Tribune-Phonograph at tp@tpprinting.com OR The Record Review at rr@tpprinting.com. We will contact you in person to verify authorship of the letter.

Accent on People
Engagements, wedding and birth announcements, anniversary and reunion stories are published without charge. Our wedding policy is that no stories that are more than four months old will be published. Information arriving after the deadline will not be used. Engagement announcements must be received at least four weeks prior to the wedding. We reserve the right to edit or reject any or all parts of the information or pictures received. Pictures will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope or you may pick up your photos in the office after they are scanned. Forms are available at the TP Printing office during business hours. You can also e-mail the information and picture to The Record Review at rr@tpprinting.com.

Obituaries
Obituaries are published at no charge as a public service. However, The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record Review reserve the right to edit obituaries for space, style and information included. A submitted photo may also accompany your obituary at no charge. If a family requests no editing, paid obituaries are available that will include all information given to us. Stop in at our office during business hours with your submission or e-mail The Record Review at obits@tpprinting.com.