It Helps If You Read The Fine Print, kids...

The Silver Alert system and those similar to it are proven and effective tools for finding missing kids and others. 

But, they only work if our media gets the information correct from the source/originator. 

Here's a tip: "MW" means white MALE, if that's any help...

WPTA ABC21Alive's confusion aside, the system worked and the missing juvenile has been located, according to the authorities.

Two Good Ones Get Away...

Two outstanding individuals who added a good dose of professionalism to an otherwise desert of media mediocrity are leaving town for a larger market. 

The Maven bids a sincere farewell to WANE-15's Emily Dwire and Rex Smith.

 

The Maven has never had the pleasure of meeting Rex, but has talked with Emily on the phone a few times. She was always bright and helpful. Rex's work on air and in the anchor chair was always top-notch.

The Maven wishes Emily and Rex much success in the next chapter of their lives and careers.