Westminster alumnus earns Emmy nod

NEW WILMINGTON, PA.

Westminster College graduate Troy Jackson has earned an Emmy nomination for “Ghost Witch – Mary Black,” a documentary on an alleged Lawrence County witch who died in 1888. According to legend, Black’s ghost continues to haunt a wooded area outside of New Castle, Pa.

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences nominated Jackson’s documentary in the College/University Student Production – Short Form category for his piece produced for the Westminster Cable Network (WCN).

The winners will be announced Oct. 13.