NAVEL GAZING: Eddie Cotter’s Influence On Us

The Valley Independent Sentinel, named in honor of the Evening Sentinel, has been around for just over two years.

We never worked with photographer Edward Cotter, Jr. — but we certainly feel his influence on local journalism. Cotter died on Jan. 21. He was 91.

Click the play button to hear Valley Indy staffers talk about Cotter and his influence.

Navel Gazing 28: Ed Cotter Jr. Tribute by Valley Indy

Click here to read about Cotter’s contribution to the Valley, which included time working as a journalist for the Evening Sentinel and the founding of Derby Storms Ambulance in 1948. 

Click here to see the Valley’s response to his death.

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