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journalist publicity specialist

Michael Franklin Deaterla, American journalist, publicity specialist. Recipient Governer's award media category Ohio Arts Council, 1982, Series-Cable television regulation Associated Press Society Ohio, 1982. Public relations committee United Way, Portsmouth, 1984, 1991-1993; founder-president Scioto Valley chapter National Railway History Society, 1983-1988.

Background

Deaterla, Michael Franklin was born on December 26, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Suzanne Rita (Deaterla) Storms.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ohio University, 1975.

Career

Reporter, Portsmouth (Ohio) Daily Times, Portsmouth, 1976-1978; entertainment editor, Portsmouth (Ohio) Daily Times, Portsmouth, 1978-1990; lifestyle editor, Portsmouth (Ohio) Daily Times, Portsmouth, 1990; owner, MFD Publicity, Portsmouth, 1991-1995; city editor, The Cmty. Common, Portsmouth, since 1991; audio text director, The Cmty. Common, Portsmouth, 1994-1996.

Technical advisor Ohio Valley Film Bureau, Portsmouth, 1990. Public relations agent Portsmouth River Days Festival.

Achievements

  • Michael Franklin Deaterla has been listed as a noteworthy journalist, publicity specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Public relations committee United Way, Portsmouth, 1984, 1991-1993. Founder-president Scioto Valley chapter National Railway History Society, 1983-1988.

Interests

  • Avocations: history-genealogy, photography, cooking, carpentry, football.

Connections

Children: Catherine Rene, Christopher Michael. Married Sara Jane Robbins Moore, March 27, 1999.

Father:
Suzanne Rita (Deaterla) Storms Deaterla

Spouse:
Sara Jane Robbins Moore

child:
Catherine Rene Deaterla

child:
Christopher Michael Deaterla

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Awards

  • Recipient Governer's award media category Ohio Arts Council, 1982, Series-Cable television regulation Associated Press Society Ohio, 1982.