Paula DeWitt

Paula DeWitt, co-owner of Glenwood City, Colfax newspapers, dies at 75

Sep. 16, 2020

Paula Jean DeWitt, who with her husband co-owned the (Glenwood City) Tribune Press Reporter and the Colfax Messenger, died Monday, Sept. 14, at her home, following a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 75.

The DeWitts purchased the Glenwood City Tribune and later added the Boyceville Press-Reporter in 1984, which they merged with the Tribune to form the Tribune Press Reporter. In 1995, they added the Colfax Messenger, which they purchased from longtime owner and publisher Lyle Christianson.

Patrick Wood, Multi Media Channels

Please, Mr. Postman

Sep. 15, 2020

Please contact your U.S. senators and congressional representatives asking them to prioritize the USPS and its costs for newspapers.

Peter Kwong

It is time for a change

Sep. 14, 2020

It is time for a change, it is never too late. Let’s do what we can to help others smile, to see others happy and be contented. But first, let’s start with ourselves. Don’t know about you, but I am changing. Yes, it is about time.

Morris publisher John Ingebritsen elected to WNA Board of Directors

Sep. 13, 2020

John Ingebritsen, publisher of Morris Newspaper Corporation of Wisconsin, has been elected to the WNA Board of Directors as the weekly newspaper representative for the Southwest region.

Ingebritsen succeeds Robb Grindstaff, who retired last month from his position as General Manager for Adams Publishing Southern Wisconsin.

milwaukee journal sentinel

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel vacates longtime home ahead of move

Sep. 13, 2020

Ahead of a planned move in November, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has begun clearing out its longtime home in a historic downtown building, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.

While its staff has been working remotely since March due to the pandemic, the Journal Sentinel is vacating the offices at 333 W. State St., as a local developer prepares to convert the building into apartments. A drone video shot by photographer Mike De Sisti offers a last glimpse of the empty building prior to the move.

Retired journalist Greg Peck publishes book on Wisconsin hometown

Sep. 11, 2020

Greg Peck, who in 2016 retired as opinion page editor of The (Janesville) Gazette, has published a book about his memories of growing up in Marshall, a small village about 20 miles northwest of Madison.

For every copy sold, Peck will donate $10 of the proceeds from his self-published book to the Marshall Area Historical Society. He will be signing the book, titled “Memories of Marshall: Ups and Downs of Growing Up in a Small Town,” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 27, outside the historical society museum, 128 E. Main St.

Jason Adrians

Jason Adrians named executive editor of Wisconsin State Journal

Sep. 11, 2020

Jason Adrians, a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience in newspapers, has been named executive editor of the Wisconsin State Journal.

Adrians fills the role vacated by John Smalley, who stepped down last month after nearly 12 years with the newspaper. In addition to leading the State Journal newsroom, Adrians will continue in his role as national editor for its parent company, Lee Enterprises.

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