What we’re working on: Dec. 4
Here’s a look at our news budget at this hour for tomorrow’s paper. It also reflects much of what you’ll see on our website during the day.
Our budgets can and often will change a lot between now and deadline: Some stories will change as new information comes in, some stories will be added to the budget and other will be taken off.
What questions do you have about stories we’re working on, or about the budget form itself? Do you know of something we should be covering that you don’t see on the budget? Let us know by commenting here. And, check out our Google+ page for more conversation about how we’re covering the news.<p>
Here’s what’s probably our most unusual story for tomorrow’s paper. Do you think it should be on the Local page or on the front page?
SLUG: TUNA1205 — Woman tries to steal 60 pounds of bananas, 29 cans of tuna and more from two stores because, she said, her husband wouldn’t let her put it on their credit card and she was taking it to the homeless in Maryland, according to charging documents. (Czech)
POSSIBLE WIRE PICK: Penn State learns what bowl game it’s going to. (AP Wire)
SLUG: MONEY1205 — 12-14 — Kaitlyn Althouse, a homeschool student who played basketball for Eastern York, won $100,000 in scholarship money last night during a Big Ten game in Indianapolis. We talk to her and her coaches. (Wislock)
Art: so far, one shot; will seek another submitted
Breakouts: how many
Online pieces: Posted at X:XX a.m., Twitter, FB
MAIN ART: SLUG: NEW1205 — 14-15 — In February 2010, New Life Presbyterian Church was remodeling a building on Cape Horn Road to move into — and then vandals struck and severely damaged the construction site. Today, the church is celebrating its opening there with an open house and service. (Hilton)
Art: New, Paul shooting
Breakouts: how many
Online pieces: Posted at X:XX a.m., Twitter, Facebook, video, link to blogs, link to previous stories, Exchange topic, link to standing items
SAL1204 — 19 — legislators weigh in on whether they’re taking the latest cost of living pay raise. (joyce) EDITED
SLUG: TUNA1205 — 8-10 — Woman tries to steal 60 pounds of bananas, 29 cans of tuna and more from two stores because, she said, her husband wouldn’t let her put it on their credit card and she was taking it to the homeless in Maryland, according to charging documents. (Czech) EDITED
Breakouts: one, on the stuff
Online pieces: Updated in same file online, retweeted and FB’d
Art: New, two shots by Jason
Breakouts: two
Online pieces: Posted at 5:35 p.m., SLUG: RADIO1205 — 10 — Adams County is poised to buy an updated 911 communication system by the end of the year. (ES) EDITED
SLUG: WREATH1205 — 9 — At least one local group will be part of a nationwide wreath-laying ceremony on veterans’ graves on Dec. 10. (Krebs) EDITED
Breakouts: one
Online pieces: Set to post 5 a.m. Monday
SPORTS
SPORTS FRONT WITH PSU: PSU, BCS, Ravens, Steelers (no rail)
SPORTS FRONT WITHOUT PSU: BCS, Ravens, Steelers, Seidenstricker (no rail)
—- PSU bowl destination to be announced. (Wire)
—- BCS Selection Show. One main story can serve to round up national title game and all the bowls, if that works. Note Pitt’s bowl fate. (Wire) w/reader-friendly breakout on all of the bowl matchups, wherever that makes most sense (jump or on Scoreboard)
—- PSU news of the day. Can be kept efficient and streamlined unless there’s serious breaking news. Watch for PSU coaching search buzz. (Wire)
—- UNSLUGGED: Folo feature on South Western football coach Don Seidenstricker, who resigned as the Mustangs head coach after 26 seasons at the helm. (ES-Chuck Curley)
—- NFL: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. (Wire)
—- NFL: Baltimore at Cleveland, 4 p.m. (Wire)
—- NFL roundup (Wire)
—- Roundups: College basketball, pro golf (can Tiger win?), NHL, Davis Cup
—- AX1205: Three events on the local schedule. (Staff)
—- BEARS1205: Hershey Bears at Bridgeport, 3 p.m. (LDN)