Generally midweek they will start discussing Saturday, Sunday and Monday s papers. Editors discuss positions on various trends, stories, and events. They may write about items not talked about elsewhere in paper. They perform triage and the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Be persistent You may not be able to get coverage of the first issue you bring to them.
Editors are most interested in local issue or local angle on a larger issue.
State news also welcome. The piece should be 700-800 words and expect that it may be edited. OpEd pieces have to vie with syndicated columnists who take precedence so may be bumped. Send a summary of the issue or event with pros and cons. Include a concise, thoughtfully assembled clip file of coverage from other media and a correct, current contact list.