"4th Annual Summer Camps & Programs Directory on shelves the first week in March" - February 2010
North Central West Virginia's only comprehensive summer camp and program directory will be available in our Spring 2010 issue.  Over 40 quality summer camps and programs listed.  This directory is much anticipated by readers because it gives a listing of programs with descriptions, all in an eas-to-read directory including contact information for each camp or program.  This directory offers day camps, resident (overnight) camps, summer reading programs, classes, and workshops - to meet any interest your child may have, from sports and the arts, to horseback riding, fishing, or conservation interest camps - we have many types to fit many interest.  Be sure to pick up your copy of WV Family Magazine Spring 2010 issue on the shelves the first week in March thru the end of May.

"Become a Fan of West Virginia Family Magazine on Facebook" - November 2009
If you are a member of Facebook, join West Virginia Family Magazine and get the latest information, participate in discussions, and become a fan! 

"Holiday Gift Guide now Available in Nov/Dec Issue and Online" -  November 2009
The November/December 2009 issue of West Virginia Family Magazine will be on the shelves the first week in November. WVFM is a free bi-monthly family resource magazine for busy families in North Central WV. WVFM is distributed at over 300 highly visible locations throughout 10 counties. Be sure to pick up the Nov/Dec issue to find our Holiday Gift Guide, including:  gift ideas for the whole family, organizing tips for the holidays, toy safety, volunteer opportunities for the whole family, pet safety for the holidays, our award-winning Kids' Page, Holiday advertisers directory, and more!!   For our online Holiday Gift Guide listing, click on the "Holiday Gift Guide" tab.  Happy Holidays!

"Winner of Parenting Publications of American Online Reader Survey Giveaway Announced"  - October 2009
In addition to local winners that were previously announced by West Virginia Family Magazine for the Online Reader Survey, Parenting Publications of America offered a national incentive consisting of a drawing for a $1,000 Gift Card Giveaway.  Readers of all member publications across United States, in Canada, and Australia were eligible upon completing the survey about their local publication.  The winner of the national incentive was Rachel Roth from the Atlanta Parent reader's market.  Congratulations Rachel!

"West Virginia Family Magazine announces Winners of Reader Survey Prizes" - September 2009
West Virginia Family Magazine wishes to thank all the participants in the Parenting Publications of America national reader survey.  Readers went online to complete a short survey about WV Family Magazine.  Two winners were chosen at random.  Renee Mathews of Clarksburg won the 2 night Summer Family Get-Away for four people to Canaan Valley Resort.  Pat Ellis of Bridgeport won the Family Rafting adventure on the New River for four people from River Expeditions. Thank you to everyone who participated!

"2009 WV Family Magazine Park & Museum Guide now available" - July 2009
As requested by our readers, the WV Family Magazine summer issue contains the Park & Museum Guide.  This is your guide to family-friendly parks and museums in the area and what they offer.  Enrich your summer by visiting local parks and museums for fun family recreation and history.  This guide offers general information to help you plan your family's activities.  Park and museum information is listed, as well as area information about restaurants, admission fees, recreation, and more. 

"Cover Kids Contest - Is Your Kid a Cover Kid?"  - May 2009
Upon the request of many readers, West Virginia Family Magazine is conducting a Cover Kids Contest in the May/June issue.  Winner of the contest will appear on a feature cover of WV Family, win great prizes, and receive a free subscription to one year of WV Family.  Prizes include gift certificates to Kids Closet and Mickalina's Mermaid Shoppe, passes to Valley Worlds of Fun, Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, and the MCPARC Wave Tek pool,  certificates to Sam's Pizza, Papa John's Pizza, Burger King, and Chick-Fil-A, and more.  For more details, click on the "Cover Kids Essay Contest" tab on the left or pick up a copy of the current issue (see "Where to find us" for a location near you.)  Deadline is June 15.  Enter today!

West Virginia Family Magazine Online Reader Survey - Great Prizes!  Deadline is July 31 -Enter Today! - April 2009
West Virginia Family Magazine is participating in the Parenting Publications of America national reader survey.  Readers can go online to complete a short survey about West Virginia Family Magazine.  Your input will help us be a better resource for our readers and put you in the drawing for a chance to win great prizes.  For spending a few minutes sharing your opinions, you will automatically be entered in a drawing for such prizes as: $1000 American Visa Express gift card, WV White Water Rafting package for family of 4, and Summer Family Get-away to Canaan Valley Resort. Help our magazine better meet your needs by logging onto the site shown below and filling out the survey.  For more information, please see "Online Reader Survey" page.  Deadline to enter is July 31!  To participate in the survey, click on this link - www.readexsurvey.net/ppa/wvfamily.asp

"West Virginia Family Magazine Wins Multiple National Awards and Recognition"  - March 2009
West Virginia Family Magazine won multiple awards in Editorial Excellence during the Parenting Publications of America (PPA) Annual Convention which took place in late February. Carla Cosner, of Buckhannon, is the publisher/editor of West Virginia Family Magazine. This family magazine is distributed for free into communities across North Central West Virginia – including Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, West Union, Grafton, Philippi, Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Glenville, and surrounding areas. WV Family Magazine is published bi-monthly. and provides local West Virginia families with articles, tips, and news on health, safety, education, entertainment, travel, local services, community events, and more.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Parenting Publications of America is a nonprofit national organization representing more than 120 parenting magazines and newspapers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The organization upholds high standards of journalism and editorial excellence. The PPA Annual Convention was held February 26-28, 2009 in New Orleans to recognize members meeting the high standards and for their service to the community. A panel of judges reviewed 1,020 entries to choose the winners in each category. WV Family Magazine received multiple awards in Editorial Excellence including the Gold Award for Special Section Within the Publication for their “Kids’ Pages”. Judges’ comments include –“A powerful section filled with quizzes and puzzles, craft ideas and reading suggestions is perfect for children to enjoy on their own, or for parents and children to work on together.” West Virginia Family Magazine also won the Bronze Award in the Special Series category for their 2008 “Going to College Series” – a year long feature which provided information and tips for parents and students about preparing for college.

"Best Family Pet Ever Contest" Coming Soon! - February 2009

West Virginia Family Magazine is announcing it's newest contest for children in the North Central WV area.  The upcoming May/June issue (on the shelves the first week in May) is dedicated to those furry family members that are just too cute.   This issue will include an essay/photo contest; give-aways; articles on pets, pet care and pet news; a Fun Page for kids, and a special advertising section for pet related businesses.  Official start of the contestwill be announced in the May/June issue.  Please see May/June issue for more details.

"WV Family Magazine Reader Survey Results Announced" - December 2008

We wanted to know who our readers are and what they think.  So we conducted a Reader Survey in the Fall 2008 issue of WV Family.  The results are in.  Results can be found on the "Current Issue" page of this website.  We have also provided some results from a national reader survey conducted by Readex Research for Parenting Publications of America. 

"WV Family Magazine Reader Survey Winners Announced"  - December 2008

Congratulations to Winners of the Reader Survey Prizes!  Kimberly Jewell of Fairmont, WV is the winner of the Canaan Valley Mountain Breeze Family Getaway for 4 people - a $344 Value.  Kathy Shorter of Monongah, WV is the winner of five certificates for horseback riding at Mountain Trail Rides in Canaan Valley, WV - a $135 Value.  Dawn Hardesty of Elkins is the winner of the eight tickets to Clay Center Avampato Discovery Museum, ElectricSky Theater, & Planetarium  - a $100 Value.  Jackie Bancroft of Weston, WV is the winner of four All Day Fun Passes to Valley Worlds of Fun - a $78 Value.  Rachel Tenney of Buckhannnon, WV is the winner of eight tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PGA Aquarium  - an $80 Value.  Congratulations!  Thank you to the Sponsors!

"WV Family Magazine Donates Books" - October 2008

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School  opened it's library doors to students after a year of remodeling and construction to consolidate Academy Primary and Buckhannon-Upshur Intermediate School.  With many hours of parent volunteer work during the summer, the library was finally ready for students.  West Virginia Family Magazine donated 20 hard-cover books to help dedicate the new school library. 

"WV Family Magazine Announces Reader Survey"  August 2008

West Virginia Family Magazine wants to know what you think! Fill out the Reader Survey in the Fall issue and return it for a chance to win a Mountain Breeze Family Getaway to Canaan Valley Resort in 2009 - a trip valued at $344 for a family of four.  This trip includes two nights lodging, two days breakfast, trail guide, unlimited mini golf & scenic chairlift rides, outdoor pool (seasonal), Beech Club (indoor pool, fitness center, whirlpool, and saunas). (Taxes & resort fee not included – responsibility of the guest). Valid midweek or weekends, mid May – mid October 2009.  Enter today for your chance to win!  Winners will be chosen by random drawing of eligible entries.  Entry form must be complete and must include contact information to be eligible for drawing.  Other prizes awarded by random drawing include horseback riding at Mountain Trail Rides in Canaan Valley, Clay Center Avampato Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Valley Worlds of Fun, Pittsburgh Zoo & PGA Aquarium.  Deadline for entries is October 15, 2008.  To find your copy of WV Family Magazine, see "Where to Find Us!" for some of our 250 locations around North Central WV.

“West Virginia Family Magazine Receives Acceptance into Parenting Publications of America” July 2008

Parenting Publications of America is a national organization of regional parenting publications that reaches across America, from Boston to Seattle and from Minneapolis to Miami, and around the globe to Australia. Since the first regional parenting publications appeared on the scene more than 20 years ago, readers have grown to depend on these regional magazines and newspapers, as each provides a unique resource for parents, educators, professionals, and child care providers, by supplying information on what to do and where to go with children in their own town, school district and neighborhood.
Acceptance into this national organization allows regional publishers and editors across the nation to network with each other to help foster high quality standards and improve services provided to the local communities. Publishers, editorial staff, and sales staff of these regional publications participate in meetings, conferences, and training seminars, and an annual convention to recognize excellence in the industry.

“Summer Family Travel Guide 2008 Now Available” June 2008

West Virginia Family Magazine’s 2008 Summer Family Travel Guide features West Virginia’s own Canaan Valley. Canaan Valley is perfect for families with children of all ages. Get your copy of the Summer 2008 edition of West Virginia Family Magazine for your free travel guide to Canaan. This guide offers information on where to stay, what to do, and what to see. You can find a copy of West Virginia Family Magazine at more than 250 distribution sites across North Central WV, such as: schools, libraries, doctor offices, malls, visitor centers, and more.

Archived News and Press Releases
(please contact the publisher for complete articles)

“2nd Annual Summer Camps and Programs Directory Now Available” March 2008
“American Girl Essay Contest Winners Announced” January 2008 The Record Delta
“West Virginia Family Magazine now in its Second Year of Publication” December 2007
“’Going to College’ Series is Newest Feature in WV Family” December 2007
“West Virginia Family Magazine Announces American Girl Essay Contest” October 2007
“West Virginia Family Magazine’s 2007 Summer Day Trips Guide” June 2007
“2007 Cover Kids Contest Winners Announced” June 2007
“Children’s Book Give-Away” June 2007
“West Virginia Family Magazine’s 2007 Annual Summer Camps and Programs Directory”
April 2007
“West Virginia Family Magazine Announces 2007 Cover Kids Contest” February 2007
“American Girl Book Give-Away” February 2007
“Area Children Win Trivia Contest Sponsored by WV Family Magazine and American Girl” January 2007 The Inter-Mountain
“Class Notes” March 2007 Glenville State College Alumni News
“West Virginia Family Magazine to be Distributed” November 2006 Times West Virginian