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Healey

Joe Healey, who has worked in The Times Leader newsroom since 1995, has been appointed news editor. He is responsible for directing the daily news gathering, reporting, copy editing and page design of the news section.
Healey replaces Renita Fennick, who resigned Feb. 13 after accepting a position as executive director of the Luzerne County Republican Party.
“We considered several strong candidates for our news editor vacancy, but Joe emerged as the right person for the job,” said Scott Wasser, vice president/news. “Joe has a tough act to follow, since Renita did a wonderful job as city editor, but I’m excited because I think Joe is going to take us to the next level.
“It’s a great opportunity for him, and it’s also going to be great for The Times Leader because Joe will help us produce the kind of newspaper and online coverage that our readers want and deserve.
Healey, 35, is a lifelong resident of Luzerne County. A Laflin native, he now lives in Kingston.
He is a 1991 graduate of Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre and a 1995 graduate of Mansfield University with a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism.
He has held various positions at The Times Leader, starting as an obituary clerk before moving on to community news reporter, general assignment reporter, night city editor and copy editor and designer. Prior to this promotion he was copy desk chief/assistant city editor. “It’s an honor to be part of this newsroom because the talent here is unmatched,” Healey said. “I’m grateful to be entrusted with leading this fine staff of reporters, editors and page designers. I hope to guide them in continuing to produce first-rate journalism.”
Healey invites readers to send news tips to him at [email protected] or to call (570) 829-7225.