Ross Pattermann, of Hayward, has joined the Thorp Courier as a news, sports and feature writer. An Orlando native, Pattermann began his journalism career writing for his high school newspaper and, later, for The Daily Cardinal while attending UW-Madison, where he earned his bachelor's degree in history.

Prior to joining the Courier, he worked as a sports reports for the Sawyer County Gazette and TP Printing Co., which publishes the (Abbotsford) Tribune Phonograph, The (Edgar) Record Review and the (Loyal) Tribune Record Gleaner.

Longtime Southern Lakes Newspapers editor-in-chief Ed Nadolski has retired after 23 years with the company, the news group reports. His last day was Jan. 27. During his tenure, Nadolski oversaw news content in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth and Waukesha counties.

He is succeeded by Tracy Ouellette, who has worked for the company since 2006. Most recently, she served as community and special sections editor.

Longtime sales manager Jade Lewandowski has been named director of sales for the Minnesota-Wisconsin O'Rourke Media Group, the company has announced. Lewandowski, who earned her bachelor's degree in communications and business administration from Illinois State University, has spent the last 19 years working as a sales executive and manager. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree.

In addition to Lewandowski, O’Rourke has hired Jacob Langer, of Ellsworth, as an account executive.

Rachel Brands has joined the staff at Beloit Daily News as a general assignment reporter, the newspaper reports. In her new role, Brands will cover education, features and general news.

A native of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Brands graduated in 2019 from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, with a double major in creative writing and English literature. Before joining the Daily News, she worked as a freelance writer.