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Owned by a journalism professor, Marion County Record adheres to traditional publishing
Jul 1, 2021
Meyer, 67, who splits his time teaching journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with his duties as publisher of the Marion (Kansas) County Record, moved his classes online and returned ...
‘It was the best time to start a newspaper’
Oct 30, 2020
Cathie Shaffer launches Greenup Gazette in northeast Kentucky
Courier-Journal editor draws inspiration from 2020 Pulitzer Prize win
Jul 1, 2020
Green recalls Dec. 2, 2019, as the day his newsroom got a tip that then-Governor of Kentucky Matt Bevins was slated to pardon and commute the sentences of more than 600 people who had been convicted of ...
The little things in life sustain the West Essex (NJ) Tribune
Jul 1, 2020
Publisher Jenny Cone Chciuk rescued Georgie from an animal shelter last spring, and she says during these challenging times, the puppy is uniquely qualified for her job description, which mainly focuses ...
Missouri newspapers flaunt bipartisan banners and showcase colorful histories
May 28, 2020
On a late-April day, early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Dennis Warden was holding down the fort at the Gasconade County Republican of Owensville, Missouri. His skeleton crew was out doing their jobs, and ...
Successful community newspaper publisher shares the secrets of success
May 28, 2020
Jason and Amanda purchased the paper at a time when newspapers were beginning to struggle from the recession. Since that time, the Journal has grown 80%.
Harrison County: Ground Zero
Apr 1, 2020
Weekly Cynthiana (Kentucky) Democrat springs into action and publishes special Monday edition to show spread of COVID-19
Small but mighty, this Eagle soars
Feb 3, 2020
You might say The (Chadron State College) Eagle is a journeyman’s newspaper, where students build solid skills and graduate ready for work. Eagle adviser Michael Kennedy, who also teaches journalism ...
Les Zaitz rescues a struggling weekly and elevates local news to award-winning journalism
Dec 1, 2019
On a chilly day a week before Thanksgiving, Les Zaitz couldn’t stay on the phone long. He was preparing to welcome a pair of donkeys to his ranch and had work to do. He is most happy when he’s ...
