Napa Sentinel facts for kids

The Napa Sentinel was a newspaper that shared news in Napa, California. It was often called the Napa Valley Sentinel. This newspaper was published once a week.

Harry V. Martin was a very important person for the Napa Sentinel. He was both its editor and its publisher for 25 years. An editor decides what goes into the newspaper. A publisher is in charge of printing and selling the paper. Harry V. Martin also served on the Napa city council for 12 years. A city council is a group of elected people who make decisions for a city.

What Was the Napa Sentinel?

The Napa Sentinel was a local newspaper. It shared news and stories about the Napa area. Newspapers like this help people stay informed. They tell about local events, sports, and important community issues.

When Did the Napa Sentinel Start and End?

The Napa Sentinel began in the 1980s. It was first published twice a week. This is called a semi-weekly newspaper. Later, in 1993, it changed to a weekly newspaper. This means it came out once every week. The newspaper stopped being published around 2011. So, it was around for about 25 years.

Who Was Harry V. Martin?

Harry V. Martin was the main person behind the Napa Sentinel. He was the editor, choosing the articles and making sure they were well-written. He was also the publisher, which meant he managed the business side of the newspaper. Mr. Martin was also involved in local government. He was a member of the Napa city council for 12 years. This council helps run the city of Napa.