Amy Joles is the editor of the Tuscola County Advertiser. She started as a staff writer with the Advertiser in 2002 after receiving a journalism degree from Central Michigan University.
In 2003, she began writing for the Advertiser’s newest editorial publication, the Reese Reporter.
Joles is an award winning journalist, earning several Michigan Press Association awards for breaking news, investigative reporting, feature writing and photography. Joles was a statewide finalist in 2003 and 2005 for the Michigan Press Association Young Reporter of the Year Award.
In 2007, Joles earned the Jim Neubacher Media Award, an honor bestowed by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards. This honor is awarded annually to an individual or media organization who demonstrates responsible reporting or otherwise shows sensitivity to the issues and concerns of recipients of mental health services and the public mental health system.
Joles resides in the Caro area with her husband Aaron and daughter Madeline.

Recent Stories

• ‘Officially a city’
  Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
  CARO — After Tuesday’s vote, the Village of Caro is no more. It’s the City of Caro. | Read more

• Two injured in stabbing
  Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
  INDIANFIELDS TOWNSHIP — Lisa R. Husarick is charged with two counts of assault to commit murder after she allegedly stabbed her ex-husband and his girlfriend. | Read more

• Caro cuts police sergeant
  Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
  CARO — At Monday’s meeting, the Caro Village Council voted to eliminate the sergeant’s position from the village police roster. | Read more

• Asking victims to come forward
  Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
  ELLINGTON TOWNSHIP — Authorities are asking anyone with information on possible sex crimes committed by a local man to come forward. | Read more

• Unofficial results: Voters approve city charter
  Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
  CARO — A preliminary vote tally indicates that Caro is no longer a village. It's a city, governed by a charter approved by the voters. | Read more

• Bridge is almost done
  Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
  INDIANFIELDS TOWNSHIP — Residents who live on Chambers Road will soon be able to get to Caro a lot easier. | Read more

• Good-bye to my little Rookie
  Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
  On my computer at work, I have loads of sticky notes pasted along the bottom. | Read more

• DPW crew honored at Pumpkin Festival
  Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
  CARO — Not one person, but an entire group will be honored as the Grand Marshals of the Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival this weekend. | Read more

• Grant money put to good use
  Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
  CARO — A nice lump of federal cash was awarded to the Village of Caro Thursday. | Read more

• Chief may be hired next month
  Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
  CARO — Michigan State Police Sgt. Brian Newcomb is one step closer to becoming the Caro Chief of Police. | Read more