Dave Penticuff

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Ìýdave_penticuff@taylor.edu

ÌýRupp Communication Arts Center

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Dave Penticuff

Adjunct Professor of Sports Writing

I Serve in...

Communication Department

Education

  • BS, Journalism, Ball State University

Specialties:

sports writing news writing

Career Accomplishments

Reporter, The Star Press, Muncie, IN, August 2021 to Present

Regional Editor, Centralia Morning Sentinel, Centralia, IL, October 2019-present.

Interim Managing Editor (temporary assignment), Watertown Public Opinion, Watertown, SD, Aug. 12, 2019 – Sept. 13, 2019.

Regional Editor, Central Indiana Newspaper Group, Marion, IN, July 2007 to June 2019

Editor, Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN, November 2003 to July 2007

  • Oversaw content, digital products and design for five daily newspapers: Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN; Herald-Press, Huntington, IN; Plain Dealer, Wabash, IN; Peru Tribune, Peru IN; The Times, Frankfort, IN.
  • Hoosier State Press Association, Best Editorial Writer, third place, 2019
  • Indiana Associated Press Media Editors, Best Public Service, first place, 2016
  • Indiana Associated Press Media Editors, Best Editorial Writer, first place, 2015
  • Hoosier State Press Association, Best Editorial Writer, first place 2013
  • Hoosier State Press Assn, Best Business and Economic Coverage, 1st place 2011
  • Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors, Best Editorial Writing, first place 2011
  • The American Legion Fourth Estate Award, 2001
  • James K. Batten Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism, Chronicle-Tribune, 2001.
  • Best of Gannett 2000, Public Service Award, 2001.
  • Best of Gannett 2000, Outstanding Individual Achievement Award, April 2001
  • Scripps Howard Foundation Natl Journalism Awards, Public Service Reporting 2001