Oberlin News-Tribune Explained

Oberlin News-Tribune
Type:Weekly newspaper
Ceased Publication:2018
Headquarters:42 S Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074

The Oberlin News-Tribune was a weekly newspaper in Oberlin, Ohio.[1] It closed in 2018.[2] [3]

Staff

Donald J. Pease was the editor and co-publisher.[1] [4] Pease moved to Oberlin in 1957 after serving in the Army; he had been hired as managing editor of the News-Tribune. Later, he became part owner. The weekly newspaper won over 85 prizes at national and state level, it was named best newspaper best among papers with a circulation under 2,300 copies multiple times under his leadership.[5]

Notable journalists who worked for the News-Tribune include Neil Zurcher, who worked at the paper for 7 years starting in 1954.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: 31 July 2002 . Ohio Rep. Donald Pease, A Democrat, Dies at 70; Tax, Labor, Trade Were Key Concerns . Washington Post.
  2. Web site: April 19, 2024 . Editorial Board Appreciates College Support, Recognizes News Industry Decline . 2024-05-04 . The Oberlin Review.
  3. Web site: Maziasz . Drew . April 30, 2024 . As local news coverage declines, the student-run Oberlin Review celebrates 150 years . 2024-05-04 . Ideastream Public Media . en.
  4. News: Donald Pease, 70, Ex-Ohio Congressman . New York Times . 5 August 2002.
  5. News: Gabe . Catherine . Donald J. Pease, longtime congressman, dies at 70 . . 30 July 2002.
  6. News: Brown . Gary . The Monday After: Zurcher's 'Tales from the Road' . 18 June 2019 . . 20 July 2010.