Thomas "Tom" D. Bell, former fifth-generation publisher of the Ladysmith News, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls. He was 80.
Tom served as publisher of the Ladysmith News until his retirement in 2004. He was succeeded by his brother, Jim Bell, who is the newspaper's current publisher.
Oboes set the pace for the entire orchestra. It’s easy to see a direct comparison to a leader’s role in the business world, writes veteran sales trainer John Foust.
A few points to keep in mind, he writes: Leaders lead by example, don't micromanage and periodically review goals.
After writing dozens of thoughtful, inspirational columns for the La Crosse Tribune, Rick Kyte has compiled his second collection into a new book: “Intervals of Hesitation: Essays on the Ethical Life 2013-2017.”
"Rick takes the time to write columns that focus on character and culture, nature and leadership," former Tribune publisher Rusty Cunningham wrote in a book review last month. "He is a master at combining personal tales and scholarly research while pushing readers to go beyond knee-jerk reaction to find common ground and common decency."
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.
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."
The upcoming state budget cycle starting in July is on track to continue a recent trend of ever-larger state budget surpluses, creating an unprecedented opportunity to boost government services with additional spending, reduce taxes, or both.
Gerrymandering continues to present a problem for Democrats and democracy in Wisconsin, but Republicans are unlikely to address the issue anytime soon.
A lot of time and money has been spent in our country coming up with increased security and contingency plans for the possibility of a terrorist or cyber-attack on our electrical grid.
Mark Treinen, executive editor of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, will become editor of The Capital Times on Jan. 3, editor and publisher Paul Fanlund has announced. In addition to his role with the Press-Gazette, Treinen serves as news director of Gannett’s 10 central and northeastern Wisconsin newsrooms.
As publisher, Fanlund will continue to manage The Cap Times’ event portfolio, write his column, serve as a board member of The Capital Times Co. and the Evjue Foundation, and oversee the newspaper's business operations.
Thepaperboy.news group of publications has purchased The Sentinel & Rural News from Multi Media Channels, effective Nov. 18, the two companies announced in a joint news release last month. The group, which includes the Stanley Republican and the Pierce County Journal, is published by John McLoone.
MMC, which purchased The Sentinel & Rural News in December from Travis and Nicole Rogers, said in the release it determined that the publication didn't quite fit into its geographical footprint.
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