About Jennifer

Jennifer "Jen" James was born and raised in Indiana. I have been in Newspaper Media for over 25 years. I am married to Gary who is self-employed as a licensed Mediator in the state of WV. I have 2 children. son, Jason Daniel and his wife Sarita, who live in North Dakota and daughter, Kayla Marie and husband Robert (Trauteris) who live in Plymouth, Indiana. We have not been blessed with grandchildren yet.

About Angie

Angie Alexander is a life-long resident of Boone County and brings over 15 years experience in business accounting and management. She has two children, Brett and Caleb. She is married to Shane Alexander.

About Fred

Fred Pace is the regional editor at five of its southern West Virginia newspapers. Pace, former editor of the Coal Valley News in Madison, is now regional editor for Coal Valley News, The Logan Banner, The Williamson Daily News, The Gilbert Times and the Independent-Herald in Pineville. Pace brings with him more than 30 years of experience in the newspaper industry with both large and small daily and weekly newspapers in southern West Virginia. He has won several West Virginia Press Association editorial awards in the areas of writing, editing and photography.

About Martha

Martha Sparks is a life-long Logan County resident. She began her employment part time as the updater for the Banner's website, www.loganbanner.com in June 2000. In November 2000, she was hired full-time as society editor. She and her husband, Dean, have been married for more than 40 years and are the parents of two children, Jonathan and Jessica.

About Michael

Michael Browning is a resident of Danville, W.Va. He graduated in 1990 from Matewan High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Southern West Virginia Community College in 1993 in general studies. He has been employed with The Logan Banner since 1999.

About Paul

Paul Adkins is the Sports Editor for the Logan Banner in Logan, W.Va. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Mich., and has a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in journalism. Adkins graduated from Holly High School in Holly, Mich. He and his wife, Jessica, have two children -- Emily and Ethan. Adkins lives in Delbarton, W.Va.

About Robin

Robin Frye Richards was raised in Central City/Slabtown of Logan WV and graduated from Logan High School. Robin and her husband, Greg, have been married for more than 16 years. She has worked for the Logan Banner since February 1999 where she was employed as the secretary for the ad department before being advanced to an Advertising Sales Representative.

About BJ

BJ Beaty is a 1997 graduate of Man High School and attended Southern WV Community and Technical College majoring in business administration. She has been employed with The Logan Banner since 2004. BJ truly enjoys her job. "I love seeing my customers get results from their advertising in print and online at www.loganbanner.com," BJ said. "It makes my job worthwhile." BJ says faith is a huge part of my life. " I attend church at Orville Holiness Church where my husband, Jason is a minister. We have been married for 10 years," BJ said. "In 2007, we were blessed with the light of our lives, a daughter, Peyton Elizabeth-Brooke. Now 4 years old and attending Pre-K, Peyton continues to amaze and bless us everyday. "I am blessed beyond measure! I love my job. I couldn't ask for better customers or friends."

About Dottie

Dottie Hatfield is a life long resident of the City of Logan. She is a graduate of Logan High School and attended Southern West Virginia Community College. Dottie is an avid animal lover.

About Vickie

Vickie graduated from Man High School in 1972 with a clerical diploma. She began working with The Logan Banner in December 2002.

About John