Your Stories Matter

Community Observer thrives on stories from residents like you. We welcome submissions about local events, achievements, sports, community organizations, and everything that makes your neighborhood special.

What We're Looking For

Community Events

Upcoming festivals, fundraisers, town meetings, library programs, and community gatherings.

Youth Sports

Game results, tournament highlights, team achievements, and player spotlights.

Local Business News

New openings, expansions, community partnerships, and business achievements.

Personal Achievements

Graduations, awards, promotions, military service, and community recognition.

Organization Updates

Club meetings, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and membership drives.

Submission Types

News Articles

Full stories with details, quotes, and background information. Up to 800 words.

Photo Submissions

High-resolution images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) with captions and photo credits. Action shots and candid moments preferred.

Event Announcements

Brief announcements with date, time, location, and contact information. 100-200 words.

Calendar Listings

Recurring events, meeting schedules, and ongoing programs. Include all relevant details.

Submission Guidelines

Content Guidelines

  • Keep content family-friendly and community-focused
  • Include accurate dates, times, and contact information
  • Provide proper attribution for quotes and sources
  • Write in third person for news articles
  • Avoid promotional language in news content

Technical Requirements

  • Submit text in Word document or email body
  • Photos must be high-resolution (300 DPI minimum) in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format
  • Include photo captions and photographer credit
  • Provide your contact information for follow-up
  • Submit at least two weeks before publication

Publication Schedule & Deadlines

Weekly Publication

Community Observer is published every Wednesday and delivered to homes by Friday.

Submission Deadline

All content must be submitted by 5:00 PM two Wednesdays prior to publication.

Event Listings

Submit event announcements at least two weeks in advance for best placement. Earlier submissions encouraged.

How to Submit Your Content

Email Submission

Editorial Email

janice@thecommunityobserver.com

Subject Line Format: [Category] - [Brief Description]

Example: "Youth Sports - Little League Championship Results"

Send Email Submission

Online Form

Use our dedicated online form to submit your stories, events, and photos. This form allows for detailed information and file attachments, ensuring your content is submitted efficiently.

  • Attach multiple files
  • Detailed submission form
  • Automatic confirmation
Use Submission Form

Editorial Policy

Community Observer reserves the right to edit all submissions for length, clarity, and style. We strive to maintain the original intent and voice of contributors while ensuring consistency with our editorial standards.

All submissions become the property of Community Observer upon publication. We may use submitted content in print, online, and promotional materials.

We do not guarantee publication of all submissions. Content selection is based on newsworthiness, community interest, space availability, and editorial judgment.

For questions about our editorial policy or submission guidelines, please contact our editorial team at janice@thecommunityobserver.com.