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Longtime Wisconsin journalist Ed Byrne dies at 74

Dec. 9, 2022

Edward Byrne, a longtime Wisconsin journalist, died on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 74. Most recently, he worked as a reporter for The Brillion News, where he covered local schools and government. He held the position for 13 before suffering a major stroke on April 1.

Prior to joining The Brillion News, Byrne served as a reporter an editor for Gannett newspapers in Wisconsin — including the Green Bay Press-Gazette and (Appleton) Post-Crescent — from 1996 to 2008.

Money to STEM teacher shortage could be part of the 2023 budget deal

Dec. 9, 2022

With a huge state surplus and a new budget plan coming soon from Gov. Tony Evers, education advocates are hoping for money and programs to stem teacher shortages around the state. Already, some concrete proposals are in the mix.

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.

Reporter Neal Patten joins Waunakee Tribune

Dec. 9, 2022

Neal Patten, a reporter and southwest Wisconsin native, has joined the Waunakee Tribune as a general assignment reporter. In addition to his work in Waunakee, he will cover a variety of topics for APG's newspapers in DeForest, Lodi and Poynette.

Prior to joining the Tribune, Patten spent three years with Unified Newspaper Group (now Wisconsin Media Group), where he worked as a reporter for the group's four newspapers and two magazines. He also has freelanced at publications including The (Janesville) Gazette, the (Dubuque, Iowa) Telegraph Herald and Tone Madison.

Longtime New Richmond News employee Vernice Evans dies at 101

Dec. 9, 2022

Vernice Mae Evans, a longtime employee of the New Richmond News, died on Sunday, Nov. 20, at St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond. She was 101.

Evans held many roles over the course of her life and later joined the New Richmond News, where she worked for nearly 25 years as a receptionist, proofreader, columnist and assistant to the editor. She retired from the News at the age of 97.

‘Beast of Bray Road’ writer Linda S. Godfrey dies at 71

Dec. 8, 2022

Linda S. Godfrey, who first reported on what became known as "The Beast of Bray Road," died on Nov. 27 at Agrace Hospital in Janesville. She was 71.

In 1991, Godfrey was a reporter for Walworth County Week, a weekly supplement to The (Janesville) Gazette, when she was assigned to cover alleged sightings of a purported humanoid wolf-like creature near Elkhorn. "The Beast of Bray Road" has since become a part of Wisconsin folklore and has been the subject of multiple books, documentaries and a 2005 horror film.

Stephanie Dayton joins Clark County Press as a reporter

Dec. 8, 2022

Neillsville native Stephanie Dayton has joined her hometown newspaper, the Clark County Press, as a reporter. In her new role, she will cover local events and county and city news.

A graduate of Neillsville High School, Dayton lives with her 5-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. In addition to writing, she enjoys photography and reading, she wrote in her introductory column.

Watertown Daily Times honors Dave Thorman

Dec. 8, 2022

Longtime Watertown Daily Times employee Dave Thorman was recently honored for his 25 years of service with the company, the newspaper announced last month.

Thorman began his career with the Daily Times on Nov. 25, 1997, where he started in the mailroom. He worked the bundling machine before moving on to become a delivery driver. He marked his 25th anniversary with the newspaper on Friday, Nov. 25, announcing he plans to soon retire.

Tom Gunnell leaves Republican Journal after 27 years

Dec. 8, 2022

Sports editor Tom Gunnell is leaving the (Darlington) Republican Journal after 27 years to become the Deputy Clerk of Courts in Green County, he announced in a column last month.

Gunnell began as a sports reporter at the Journal in August 1995, after earning his bachelor's degree in advertising with a focus on public relations from UW-Madison. Before joining the Journal, Gunnell worked as a freelance sportswriter for The Iola Herald, a reporter and news editor for the Tomorrow River Times in Amherst, and as a sportswriter for The Manawa Times.

Lindecrantz joins Republican Journal as sports editor

Dec. 8, 2022

Casey Lindecrantz has joined the (Darlington) Republican Journal as sports editor, the newspaper announced last month. Lindecrantz replaces Tom Gunnell, who is leaving the newspaper after 27 years to become the Deputy Clerk of Courts in Green County.

Lindecrantz earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and sports studies from the University of Iowa in 2018. In college, he served as a writer and social media coordinator for the Iowa Journalist and as an anchor and reporter for Daily Iowan TV. He most recently served as the office assistant for Kunes Auto and RV Group in Platteville.