Yearly Archives: 2015

Pace named editor of the Daily Times
Pace named editor of the Daily Times

Veteran journalist, Fred Pace, has been named editor of the Daily Times in Portsmouth, Ohio. The announcement was made Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, by Publisher Hope R. Comer. Pace has more than 30 years’ experience in the newspaper industry including roles as editor, business editor and reporter in West Virginia. “Fred is the right person at the right…

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Circulation Manager – Delaware, OH

The Delaware Gazette is accepting applications for the position of Circulation Manager. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to subscriber acquisition and retention. Dedication to growing our subscriber bases through superlative customer service. Over seeing our team of independent contractor distribution professionals and ensuring timely delivery of our print products. Oversee revenue and expense…

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From the desk of Gary Lawrence:
Farewell and best wishes
From the desk of Gary Lawrence:<br> <b>Farewell and best wishes</b>

On Jan. 10, 1974, a rather impetuous 24-year-old employed in the JCPenny retail management training program became angry at his regional training manager and walked off the job at 9 a.m. By 1 p.m., he was sitting at a desk at “Today” newspaper in Cocoa, Florida employed as an advertising sales executive (that’s what it…

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Graf named regional publisher of Civitas Southwest Ohio Group

Longtime publishing and advertising executive Randy Graf has been named publisher of the Wilmington News Journal and regional publisher for the Civitas Southwest Ohio Group, which includes the News Journal, Washington Court House Record Herald, The (Hillsboro) Times-Gazette, and Greene County publications (Xenia, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Bellbrook). Graf replaces Pam Stricker, who recently accepted the role…

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Shrader returns to Telegraph as publisher

By Kelsey Landis klandis@www.www.civitasmedia.com ALTON — Jim Shrader rejoined The Telegraph team as publisher Wednesday. Shrader comes from a storied background in advertising and publishing, having worked for multiple publications since his start in advertising sales in 1979 at the Granite City Journal, now known as the Granite City Press-Record. He served as advertising director…

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Ed Martin named new publisher of Williamson Daily News
Ed Martin named new publisher of Williamson Daily News

By Kyle Lovern – klovern@www.www.civitasmedia.com WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – West Virginia native Ed Martin has been named publisher of the Williamson Daily News. The announcement was made by Bud Hunt, regional director of Civitas Media’s Mountain region, the newspaper’s parent company. Martin also will serve as assistant regional director – West Virginia, with oversight of Civitas…

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Koenders named publisher of Sedalia Democrat
Koenders named publisher of Sedalia Democrat

Denny Koenders was named publisher of the Sedalia Democrat by Civitas Media LLC., the Democrat’s parent company. Koenders comes to the Sedalia Democrat from its sister newspaper, the Altus (Oklahoma) Times where he also served as the publisher and general manager. Koenders is a veteran newspaper man who has served as a publisher, general manager,…

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Doug Olsson named publisher of Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Doug Olsson named publisher of Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Doug Olsson, a long-time news executive, will succeed Walt Lafferty as publisher of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Walt Lafferty has been named senior vice president of finance and administration for Civitas Media.   Doug most recently was a senior group publisher for GateHouse Media’s properties in Missouri. He previously was vice president of advertising sales…

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Lafferty named Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration
Lafferty named Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Publisher Walt Lafferty has been named senior vice president of finance and administration for Civitas Media.   In this position, Walt will assume a broad range of responsibilities, which includes our finance departments in both Davidson, N.C. and Miamisburg, Ohio.   Walt replaces Jeff Sherman, who stepped down as CFO.   Walt…

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Civitas newspapers win 31 AP Ohio awards
Civitas newspapers win 31 AP Ohio awards

Newspapers and journalists from Civitas Media publications in Ohio won 31 awards in the Ohio Associated Press awards ceremony, held Sunday in Columbus. The recognition was for work produced in 2014 and came from the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Association, comprised of Ohio daily newspapers and broadcast stations that are members of the worldwide…

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