Work history: Dispatch reporter since spring 2008, after stints as education reporter for the Greenwich (Conn.) Time and general assignment reporter for the Greene County Messenger in Waynesburg, Pa.

Personal background: Graduated from Slippery Rock Area High School and Waynesburg College (now University). Live in Hellam (or Hallam? I never get that straight) with my girlfriend and our two chihuahuas, Bailey and Leo. Technically, my dog is a chiweenie. In my spare time, I perform in musicals, and blog about reality TV.

Contact:
Phone 717-505-5431
E-mail: ashaw@yorkdispatch.com
Twitter: @ydblogwork and @realbloggerofyc
Blogs: The Real Blogger of York County and My Dog Ate My Blogwork,
both available at ydblogz.com