Ardith Carlton, a veteran journalist and “transplanted Michigander,” has joined the staff of the Iron County Miner, the Hurley newspaper announced this week.
Carlton will serve as a graphic designer and reporter for the Miner. Her past experience includes work in newspapers and magazines, teaching English in Japan, and co-writing a book, “Robotech Art 1.”
She started her career in journalism in August 1980 as a copy editor for the Battle Creek Enquirer in her home state of Michigan. The following year, she joined WDFP-FM in Battle Creek, serving as a newsreader, DJ and engineer for the radio station.
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In 1988, she joined the staff of Hoof Beats Magazine, where she served as a copy editor, editorial assistant and circulation director. Carlton spent more than 11 years with the magazine.
Beginning in August 2000, Carlton lived for 19 years in Japan, where she taught English for two years and later worked in customer service and as a content manager for HobbyLink Japan.
Carlton returned to the U.S. in 2019, joining Purina Animal Nutrition as a customer operations representative.
