Holly Toal has joined the staff at The Journal-Register as city editor.
“I’m excited to work in this community,” said Toal. “I look forward to serving the people and places in this area.”
A Rochester-area native, Toal graduated from the State University College at Oneonta in 2005 with a degree in mass communication. During her time there, she worked in different areas of the media, as a news anchor at VENUE, the college television station; and as a DJ at 90.9 fm WONY, the college radio station, where she reviewed new artists for the music rotation.
“Aside from writing, listening to and discovering new music has always been a passion of mine,” she said.
Managing Editor Tim Marren said having Toal on board with her past newspaper experience makes her a proven asset.
“Holly comes from a background similar to what she’ll be handling in Medina. She’ll be able to call on past experiences
to improve the Journal-Register,” Marren said. “Our goal, but more importantly, her goal, will be to add even more local content to the newspaper through strong local reporting and building relationships with those in the community for more submissions of text and photos.”
Toal continued working in radio during an internship at Clear Channel Radio in Albany. As a member of the production department, she wrote, voiced and produced commercials and public service announcements.
After graduation, Toal spent some time in the Hudson Valley, most recently at a daily newspaper in Hudson. Starting out as a beat reporter, she later began learning page design and started editing the newspaper. Toal eventually moved up the ranks to weekend editor and then city editor.
“It’s great to return to Western New York after some time away,” she said. “I feel like I’m home.”
Those wishing to contact Toal can e-mail her at holly.toal@journal-register.com or call 798-1400, ext. 8225.
Local News
Related Photos
Discussion
NEWSPAPER: Toal is new city editor for The Journal-Register
- Local News
-
-
Giving new life to the Diana
An effort that started four years ago is now nearing completion to get the marquee and the lights turned back on and the curtain raised for a new multi-purpose community entertainment center usage for the historic Diana theater building.
-
Nothing to wine about
The third time was the charm for Wine About Winter, which brought hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown businesses and organizations and showcased a variety of local wines Saturday.
-
Stop and Shop opens
The East Center Street Stop ‘N Shop is one of 27 Medina businesses hosting wine tastings Saturday during Wine About Winter, and the new store will offer much more when customers come back to shop.
-
Showcase event
Wine About Winter, which is being held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, brings hundreds of residents and visitors into downtown Medina, but local stores aren’t they only area businesses being showcased this weekend.
-
Uniform Processing uses technology to help lenders, borrowers reach alternatives.
An Albion company uses computer technology to help clear up confusing mortgage transactions.
-
Parties nominate in Albion contests
The Albion Democratic and Republican party caucuses held meetings to nominate candidates for two positions on the village board Tuesday, but the evening ended with only two candidates and some disappointment in the lack of interest in local government.
-
Local leaders have power lunch
Business owners and elected officials gathered Friday at the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative luncheon to discuss the current business climate and look ahead to the legislation that could help or hinder the local economy.
-
Prepared patriots
At mobilization ceremonies across the state this weekend, hundreds of servicemen from the Army National Guard were cheered on their way to training for a possible overseas deployment.
-
A church’s rebirth
The members of the Medina United Methodist Church plan to celebrate the rebirth of their community at this year’s Easter Mass, which church leaders said could be held at the partially constructed facility that will soon be the church’s home.
-
Legislature OKs terms for property sale
The Orleans County Legislature approved a set of terms Wednesday on the proposed sale of a vacant Medina property that was once a Jubilee grocery store to Zor Inc., a holding company affiliated with Evans Ace Hardware.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Obama Scraps Birth Control Mandate
US Airmen's Killer Sentenced to Life in Germany
Navy Names Ship for Gabrielle Giffords
Raw Video: Deadly Blasts in Syria
Romney Slams President Obama at CPAC
Gingrich: Pres. Obama 'waging War on Religion'
5 Killed in Wrong-way Crash on I-10 in La.
Uzbek Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Obama
Denver's Largest-Ever Drug Bust Nets Dozens
Marines: No Punishment for Nazi-like Flag
Vets Look to Translate Military Skills Into Jobs
Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames
LA School Reopens Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
$25B Settlement Reached Over Foreclosure Abuses
Pentagon: Allow Women Closer to Front Lines
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
