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Mark Lewis named regional president for APG

Feb. 27, 2023

Longtime media executive Mark Lewis has been named regional president for Adams Publishing Group-Southern Wisconsin. The news group includes The (Janesville) Gazette, Beloit Daily News, (Fort Atkinson) Daily Jefferson County Union, Watertown Daily Times, Antigo Daily Journal, (Marinette) EagleHerald and Hometown News Group.

Lewis, who previously served as publisher of The (Racine) Journal Times and has 30 years of experience in the industry, succeeds Orestes Baez, who in January was named CEO of TravelHost.

USPS extends sack killing deadline

Feb. 3, 2023

The U.S. Postal Service has extended the sack use moratorium for Periodicals mailers through Feb. 21, according to a release from the National Newspaper Association.

NNA, which has requested further extensions, noted that numerous members have reported difficulties obtaining flats trays to replace sacks in their locations. USPS has told the association that it has sufficient flats trays on hand, but there may be delays in getting them transported to offices where they are needed.

12 students honored for highlighting importance of the First Amendment

Feb. 3, 2023

Twelve high school and middle school students have been recognized by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation for their submissions to the 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

Students from 22 schools across the state participated in this year’s contest. Members are encouraged to republish the winning entries, which received prizes totaling $3,150.

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2022 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest winners announced

Feb. 2, 2023

The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. Returning for a second year

Deadline to enter WNAF high school, college newspaper contests is Feb. 6

Dec. 9, 2022

The deadline to enter the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation's High School and Collegiate Better Newspaper Contests is Monday, Feb. 6.

The contests recognize excellence in student journalism across the state and are open to all student journalists attending public or private schools in Wisconsin. All entries must have been published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022.

George Stanley to step down as editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Dec. 9, 2022

George Stanley, editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and regional editor of USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year after more than 43 years in journalism, the newspaper reports.

Stanley was named editor of the Journal Sentinel in 2015 after leading the newsroom as managing editor for 18 years. During his announcement to staff, Stanley said he made his decision after the Journal Sentinel’s parent company, Gannett, announced last month it would make additional cuts company-wide.

‘Earn Your Press Pass’ provides newsroom training solutions

Dec. 7, 2022

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is excited to announce its newest member benefit program, "Earn Your Press Pass."

The program aims to help editors and publishers navigate the ongoing community newspaper labor shortage by providing turnkey training options to early-career journalists. There is no cost to access "Earn Your Press Pass." WNA members interested in participating should request access by emailing WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett.

Rate information forms due Dec. 14

Dec. 7, 2022

It’s time to update advertising rates on file for the coming year!

Members should have received an email from Customized Newspaper Advertising, the sales affiliate of the WNA, with a link to access their Rate Information Form. If you have not yet submitted your updates, please do so by Dec. 14 for CNA placement purposes. If new rates are not received, CNA will use rates on file from 2022. Didn't receive the email? Contact the CNA Media Department at 515-244-2145, ext. 152, or media@CNAads.com.

Dick Emerson, longtime newspaper publisher, dies at 82

Dec. 7, 2022

Richard "Dick" Emerson, a longtime Wisconsin newspaper publisher, died on Friday, Dec. 2, at his home in DeForest. He was 82.

Dick and his wife, Mollyann, moved to DeForest in 1965 and, in 1968, purchased the Times-Tribune from his parents. In 1986, they bought the Poynette Press and added it to the DeForest Times Publishing Co., which also included the Prairie Valley Shopper. After a 30-year career in publishing, they sold the newspapers to Art Drake in 1998. Dick continued to sell advertising and write his column "D NEWS."

UW System pledges $20,000 in support of Wisconsin Civics Games

Nov. 17, 2022

As part of its effort to promote citizenship and civil dialogue, the University of Wisconsin System has announced an annual $20,000 commitment in support of the Wisconsin Civics Games, a statewide civics bowl hosted by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation.

The funds will support scholarships and cash awards for the Civics Games and its accompanying editorial writing and cartooning contests, as well as promotion of the programs.