Community News

The Watchman welcomes submissions of local news, such as weddings, engagements, birth announcements, notable accomplishments, school news, and club or church happenings, and will publish these at no charge as community news. Photos can be included (one per event, in most cases, although community or school events or unusual accomplishments can sometimes include more). 

 One free announcement can be submitted for fundraising events for county nonprofit groups. Additional promotions of the same fundraiser are accepted as paid advertising.

The Watchman will publish one free article on the opening of a new business in Monroe County, or the publication of a new book by a local author.   Any other promotions meant to encourage the sale of goods or services by a for-profit organization are accepted only as paid advertising.