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Former West Bend Daily News publisher Steve Ciccantelli dies at 68

Jun. 24, 2020

Stephen D. “Steve” Ciccantelli, former publisher of the (West Bend) Daily News and vice president of sales for Conley Media, died Monday, June 15, at his lake home in Waupaca. He was 68.

In the early years of his career, Ciccantelli worked for a variety of publications, including Liturgical Publications in West Allis, the Milwaukee Business Journal, Community Newspapers in suburban Milwaukee and Lakeshore Newspapers Inc., which served Ozaukee County. He joined Conley in 1990 as advertising director of the (Beaver Dam) Daily Citizen.

ACLU of Wisconsin names former journalist Alyssa Mauk as communications director

Jun. 23, 2020

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin has named former journalist Alyssa Mauk as communications director, the organization announced Monday.

Mauk will handle communications strategy for the ACLU of Wisconsin, as well as media and public relations, social media and website management. She previously spent five years as a reporter for The Journal Times in Racine.

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Poll: Which summer events will you most miss attending in 2020?

Jun. 23, 2020

A new poll question from Polco about which canceled summer 2020 events will be missed most is now available to be used by WNA members.

Results available for protests support poll

Jun. 23, 2020

Readers visiting WNA member websites and social platforms from June 10 to 23 were asked whether they supported the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. Here are the results.

Tommy Thompson praised as choice to lead UW System

Jun. 23, 2020

Lawmakers, regents, chancellors, staff and faculty largely praised the appointment of former Gov. Tommy Thompson to serve as interim UW System President.

19 tips on how to produce great journalism from home

Jun. 23, 2020

Successfully producing journalism from home full-time requires four critical concepts: self-discipline; regimentation; boundaries; and production.

Veteran writing coach Bart Pfankuch, who has significant experience working remotely, shares some tips and techniques for working from home in his latest installment of “Better Writing with Bart.”

Wisconsin erected barriers to college voters. The pandemic added more.

Jun. 22, 2020

Now, after the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many students from their campus homes and wreaked havoc on the state’s election processes, college voters are likely facing even more difficulties in casting their ballots.

Believing in ghost stories, just to be safe

Jun. 22, 2020

No, I have not actually seen a ghost or any spirits in different forms; yet I’ve heard so many different stories that I tend to believe their existence, just to be on the safe side.

Milwaukee County on pace to top overdose record again in 2020

Jun. 19, 2020

According to data provided on June 11 by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, there were 192 confirmed drug overdose deaths from Jan. 1 to March 19, with 62 more probable cases pending toxicology tests.

Beloit Daily News moving to new downtown office

Jun. 19, 2020

The Beloit Daily News will move this fall to a new office in downtown Beloit, the newspaper announced Wednesday.

The move to 444 E. Grand Ave., a building that formerly housed Turtle Creek Books, is expected to take place in September. The facility will house the Daily News editorial, advertising, subscriber and business operations, while printing and distribution will continue to be based out of Janesville.