Congratulations to Mark

Star reporter Mark Spivey fends off blogarazzi at Semior Center opening.

Since taking on the Plainfield beat in July 2008, Mark Spivey has won the respect and appreciation of the community and its officials. Affable, energetic, prolific, a true news hound and an all-around nice guy, Mark has now been recognized by the Courier News as Employee of the Year for 2009.

Mark had already distinguished himself in 2008 with a First Place award from the New Jersey Press Association.

His fans in the Queen City feel he deserves even more for 2009, and they may soon see evidence that his peers in journalism feel the same way.

All the best to Mark for his accomplishments so far, and good wishes for the future!

--Bernice