Observer–Reporter Explained

Observer–Reporter
Type:Daily newspaper
Foundation:July 24, 1902,
Owners:Ogden Newspapers
Founder:John L. Stewart and E.F. Acheson
Publisher:Robert Pinarski
Editor:Liz Rogers
Circulation:
  • 31,035 weekly[1]
  • 33,911 Weekend
Headquarters:Washington, Pennsylvania
Issn:0891-0693

The Observer–Reporter is a daily newspaper covering Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley in Pennsylvania, with some overlap into the South Hills of Pittsburgh in. The newspaper was published by the Observer Publishing Company in the city of Washington, Pennsylvania.[2]

History

The Observer Publishing Co. was formed on July 24, 1902, by John L. Stewart and E.F. Acheson. Stewart's grandsons, John L.S. Northrop and William B. Northrop, owned and ran the company until their retirements in June 2002, when ownership was transferred to the fourth generation, which included the children of John and William. Thomas Northrop served as publisher and president from 2002 until 2018. The paper has had a long involvement and investment in the local community.

Ownership was transferred to Ogden Newspapers in 2018.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. News: U.S. newspapers continue to see circulation plummet . . October 27, 2009 . May 8, 2017 .
  2. Web site: Observer-Reporter. . Stanford Libraries. May 8, 2017.
  3. https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/2018/sep/12/observer-publishing-co-selling-to-ogden-newspapers/#:~:text=Sep%2012%2C%202018%204%20min,monthly%20and%20special%20interest%20magazines.