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Story Idea: Boomers looking to group housing as they get older

By Sarah Corbitt
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Residences at Oak Crest, Graves Lane, Marlborough

There is a small - but growing - trend among aging Baby Boomers to live together. What do your readers think of this idea?

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Story idea: New sunscreen labels may still be confusing

By Lisa Glowinski

The Food and Drug Administration has recently implemented changes to sunscreen labeling, which aim to clear up some confusing terms but may still be difficult to understand. How to educate your readers on this topic:

 
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Story Idea: When teachers become heroes

By Mike Turley
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Workers search through the debris at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., after Monday's tornado. / The Associated Press

The recent tornadic destruction in Moore, Okla., is another example of teachers putting their safety aside to protect students.

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Story idea: Is your community pool clean? Probably not

By Carlene Cox
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Kirsten Davin, right, of Pleasant Plains, helps her 2-year-old daughter, Dena Davin, learn how to kick during the Springfield Park District's Parent Tot Swimming Lesson at Eisenhower Pool in Springfield, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2011.

As residents in communities across America dive into the summer swim season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are releasing the results of a disturbing study. Researchers found nearly 60 percent of pool filters tested positive for E. coli.

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Story Idea: Are preteens on Instagram in your community?

By Sarah Corbitt

More and more preteens are joining their older siblings on the social media photo sharing site Instagram. Are parents in your community worried?

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Story ideas for Memorial Day

By Lisa Glowinski
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Members of the 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry bow their heads in respect during the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery. The flowers left in a vacant chair were meant for those who died defending their country.

The start of summer, honoring fallen heroes and food are all ideas to cover for Memorial Day.

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Story Idea: The changing roles of moms and dads

By Mike Turley
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The number of fathers who stay at home to raise their children has doubled in the past decade, according to a recent story by NPR.

More men are staying home with their children as women head to the office. How does this trend translate in your community?

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Story Idea: Consumers can now compare hospital costs

By Sarah Corbitt
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Consumers can now compare hospital costs.

The federal government has released a massive database of costs for inpatient services from hospitals around the country.

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Graduation coverage story ideas

By Lisa Glowinski
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Marshfield High School seniors clutch sunflowers during their graduation ceremony Saturday on the school’s football field.

Some ideas for covering a great "moment of life," high school and college graduation:

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Story Idea: Have gun-related crimes decreased in your community?

By Mike Turley

The Pew Research Center survey shows a 49-percent decrease in the country’s gun murder rate since 1993. Conversely, the report also reveals that 56 percent of Americans surveyed thought the rate had increased.

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Story Idea: Are caffeine-enhanced foods offered on your store shelves?

By Sarah Corbitt

After Wrigley announced the release of a caffeine-enhanced gum, the FDA made an announcement of their own.

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Story idea: Define bullying in your community

By Mike Turley

A new study on bullying recommends schools stop using the word “bullying."

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Story idea: Providing coverage in the wake of a tragedy

By Mike Turley
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Police and runners react after two explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line.

How do your readers handle tragic news such as Monday’s bombings during the Boston Marathon?

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Story idea: Tips for tax procrastinators

By Carlene Cox
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Elaine Scholtz waves at cars in front of Liberty Tax Service in Laconia, N.H., Wednesday, April 14,2010. The deadline for filing taxes is Thursday. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

It’s April 15 – how many people in your area have procrastinated and not filed their taxes? Probably a lot. How about doing a quick ASF on what to do if you’re late?

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Make a pitch for reader feedback on biopic '42'

By Mike Turley
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Jackie Robinson helped end segregation in Major League Baseball when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

The film offers a great opportunity for dialogue on the human spirit and the will to rise to the challenge.

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Story Idea: Are scammers targeting prom-goers in your community?

By Sarah Corbitt
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This prom pic is sized perfectly for your promo scroll, and it's available in the reader callouts section of GateHouse News Service.

Scammers are using online shopping sites to target prom goers. Has anyone in your area been a victim?

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Story ideas for Mother's Day

By Lisa Glowinski
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Leah Nichols didn’t think she would be celebrating her first Mother’s Day this year because her daughter, Payge, wasn’t due until early June. Payge was delivered by an emergency cesarean section three weeks ago, seven weeks prematurely.

Mother's Day is May 12. Stories for before and after the holiday to honor local moms:

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Story idea: Is your community tuning out traditional TV?

By Mike Turley
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Americans are changing their viewing habits with broadcast television.

Five million households in America have embraced Zero TV.

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Story idea: Local reaction to Plan B ruling

By Carlene Cox
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This undated file photo provided by Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., shows a package of Plan B' One-Step, an emergency contraceptive. The New York City Department of Education is making morning-after-pills available to high school girls at 13 public schools. The department says girls as young as 14 will be able to get the Plan B emergency contraception without parental consent. (AP Photo/Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., File)

With a federal judge ruling Plan B, the controversial morning-after birth control pill, can be sold without a prescription without age restrictions, the debate over the medication has intensified. What’s the reaction in your community?

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Story Idea: Local effects of sequestration cuts

By Sarah Corbitt
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The U.S Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Now that it's been a month since the sequestration cuts to go into effect, how has that affected your community? 

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Posted May 17, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

AP style tips on hurricane names and terms

Posted May 10, 2013 @ 10:37 AM

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Posted Apr 26, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

AP Style on Kentucky Derby

Posted Apr 12, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

AP Style update: Underway is now always one word

Posted Apr 05, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

AP no longer uses ‘illegal immigrant’

Posted Mar 29, 2013 @ 07:00 AM

AP updates homicide, murder, weapons definitions

Posted Mar 15, 2013 @ 08:00 AM

AP Style on NCAA tournament words

Posted Mar 08, 2013 @ 08:00 AM

AP defines 'mental illness'

Posted Feb 15, 2013 @ 08:00 AM

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