WV Public Broadcasting Welcomes Director of News and Public Affairs

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WV Public Broadcasting Welcomes Director of News and Public Affairs

Charleston, W.Va. – February 19, 2010 – John Hingsbergen has joined West Virginia Public Broadcasting as director of news and public affairs.

Hingsbergen was most recently program director at WMUB-FM at Miami University in Ohio. Prior to that he worked for several radio and television stations in a variety of capacities and some public relations experience throughout the greater Cincinnati area.

His production work and journalism skills have garnered several regional and local awards, including a regional Emmy, a Gabriel Award, Ohio Associated Press awards, and the Society for Professional Journalists-Ohio Chapter.

“We are thrilled John is on board with us,” said Dennis Adkins, executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. “His experience with a variety of news operations will add a lot to the mix as we continue to improve our statewide news service.”

Hingsbergen replaces Scott Finn who left the organization to become news director at WUSF Public Broadcasting in Florida.



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From the Charleston WV Daily Mail

Police Briefs
Friday February 19, 2010

Robbery suspect used box cutter

Police arrested a Charleston man accused of robbing and wounding a man with a box cutter on the city's East End.

Charleston police said Darren Lester, 42, of Jackson Street robbed John Hingsbergen Tuesday night at his home, also on Jackson Street.

Lester demanded money from Hingsbergen, wrestled him to the ground and cut him several times on his face and hands, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Magistrate Court.

Police said Hingsbergen gave Lester his wallet containing about $36 and several debit and credit cards. Lester fled the scene and was arrested early Wednesday.

Lester has been charged with felony malicious wounding and first-degree robbery. He is being held at South Central Regional Jail.

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West Virginia, Here I Come

A quick note for now:

It became official this past week. On Feb. 16, I begin as News Director at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, based in the State Capitol City of Charleston.

More details to come. For now, thanks to all for your support and encouragement during the past year.

By the way, I received the job offer at WVPB on January 22, 2010....the exact one-year anniversary of Miami University's announcement that they were eliminating our jobs at WMUB! Coincidence? You decide for yourself.

Check out the website and listen online at: www.wvpubcast.org