OLD Media Moves

Oregon paper hires Polcyn as new business reporter

June 6, 2018

Posted by Chris Roush

Janelle Polcyn

Janelle Polcyn has been hired by The News-Review in Roseburg, Oregon, as its newest business reporter, replacing Emily Hoard who resigned to pursue personal interests.

A story on its website states, “Prior to Roseburg, Polcyn interned at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered education and general assignments.

“‘I kind of made my own beat,’ Polcyn said. ‘There wasn’t a lot to cover in education over the summer with three other reporters, so I covered a lot of refugee feature stories and spot coverage events.’

“Polcyn, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, said she was ready to leave Texas. She found The News-Review and instantly loved the paper and the town.

“‘I just had a gut feeling about her,’ News Editor Mike Henneke said. ‘Just a phone call and I knew she would be a good addition to the team.'”

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