Member News

The Star News celebrates 150 years

In its March 20, 2025 issue, The Star News of Medford celebrated its 150th anniversary with a multiple-page story containing a lengthy newspaper history as well as current staff and historical photos. 

John Halverson

Former LGRN general manager appointed to commission

On Feb. 24, the Lake Geneva City Council unanimously approved Mayor Todd Krause’s appointment of former Lake Geneva Regional News general manager John Halverson to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Cole Amundson joins APG as sports reporter

Cole Amundson recently joined Adams Publishing Group’s Southern Wisconsin Hometown News group as a new sports reporter, covering local sports in DeForest, Waunakee, Poynette, Lodi and the surrounding areas.

Wermedal retires after 34 years with Agri-View

Daryl Wermedal discussed his life and 34-year career at Agri-View with another member of the Agri-View’s Jason Maloney in a Feb. 27 story because he officially closed his career as an Agri-View sales representative on Feb. 28, 2025. 

Malecha retires from ICCPA

Rick Malecha retired Feb. 14, 2025 from the Frederic-based Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association after 41 years with the company.

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