A lifelong reader with a passion for plot, it was only natural that Jessica continue her love-affair with words by becoming a journalist.
A graduate of Duquesne University with a degree in Communications/Journalism, Jessica landed her first reporting job with The Penn-Trafford Star, a weekly newspaper owned by Trib Total Media.
Jessica helped launch the paper, which went on to have one of the highest circulations in the Trib family of weeklies. As the sole reporter for the paper (where she did everything from type up school lunch menus to cover breaking news),
Jessica racked up six Keystone Press Awards in the statewide competition for feature beat reporting, news beat reporting, general news, and a personality profile.
From Penn-Trafford, Jessica became a reporter for The Sentinel, a daily newspaper in beautiful Carlisle, PA. She added three more Keystone Awards (for spot news, news feature and a feature story) to her resume before moving back to her hometown of Pittsburgh to rejoin her then fiancee and take a job as a general assignment reporter with The Beaver County Times.
Jessica also spent time in marketing and copy-writing before returning to her journalistic roots as the Local Editor for Cranberry Patch and, later, Pine-Richland Patch.
She couldn't be more thrilled.
Along with her husband and two dogs— Jackson and Tucker—Jessica lives in Cranberry.
When she's not busy covering the community, you can find her curled up with a glossy magazine (preferably People or InStyle), sipping on a sugar-free vanilla latte, practicing hot yoga or gabbing over a glass of wine with the neighborhood gals.
Much to the chagrin of her husband, she adores home improvement projects. It's good thing her dad is a contractor!
Beliefs
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Jordan Skylar Wilson previously was charged with transporting the teen and her friend across the state line without their parents’ permission.
The township plans to spend just over $1.2 million on its roads. Check out the list to see if your street will be getting a fresh coat of asphalt this summer.
The students’ pieces will be on display until the end of the month.
Police discover the Honduras native after a traffic stop.
The coffeehouse featuring hand-crafted drinks and desserts is located next to Tamari restaurant in Warrendale Village.
The coffeehouse featuring hand crafted drinks and desserts is located next to Tamari restaurant in Warrendale Village.
The coffeehouse featuring hand-crafted drinks and desserts is located next to Tamari restaurant in Warrendale Village.
Nicknamed the “Miracle Man” by doctors, Leo Stefanacci and his family head to the Zelienople Fire Department to thank the volunteers who saved his life.
Neighbors previously voiced concerns that the development, located along Mt. Pleasant Road, will increase traffic in the area.
Owner Scott Payne says the facility featuring a large indoor pool could be open by summer.
Owner Scott Payne says the facility featuring a large indoor pool could be open by summer.
Owner Scott Payne says the facility featuring a large indoor pool could be open by summer.
Veterans Jason Wehrle and Eric Gordon will not run in 2013.
People with active arrest warrants wanted by Cranberry Police include those charged with prostitution, theft, DUI and more.
Sara Ahlgren is a member of the high school’s new bowling team.
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Lots of Cranberry area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
Lots of Pine-Richland area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Up to 5 inches of snow is possible, according to weather forecaster.
