The Indiana Publisher

Staff report The Republic (Columbus) COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Tom Jekel, 66, an award-winning editor and publishing executive, and who has guided The Repub- lic's news operation since 2012, is retiring after a 43-year career in journalism. The effective date of Jekel's retirement was Dec. 24. "Tom Jekel is the consummate publishing professional: extreme- ly knowledgeable and deeply experienced; dedicated to the communities he serves and the fellow staffers he directs; always fair, honest and balanced in his work; steady and dependable," said Jeremy L. Halbreich, chairman and chief executive officer, AIM Media Indiana. "It has been our true pleasure to work with Tom over the past three years and I know well he has engen- dered these same accolades and measures of respect through- out his distin- guished career." "I have the upmost respect for his leadership, thoughtfulness and commitment to our industry, to this company and to this community," said Chuck Wells, recently departed publisher at The Republic, and vice president and group publisher for AIM Media Indiana. Days after his college gradua- tion, on Jan. 2, 1976, Jekel launched a professional career that would take him to newspa- pers in seven different cities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The biggest share of his career has been in Indiana, beginning as editor of the Noblesville Ledger and Topics Newspapers from 1993 to 2001. Jekel was named general manager in 2001, and in 2006 was promoted to general manager/community newspapers for Indianapolis Star Media, parent company of the Fishers- based community newspaper group. From there, he spent three years as publisher and editor of The Times-Reporter in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He returned to Indiana to join The Republic as editor on Aug. 20, 2012. Tom and his wife Diane live in Hope on Schaefer Lake, where they will continue to reside. A search for his successor is underway. In the interim, all contacts regarding news and editorial coverage should be directed to Kirk Johannesen at johannesen@therepublic.com or to Julie McClure at jmcclure@ therepublic.com, both assistant managing editors at The Republic. Page 6 January 2019 For updates follow HSPA on Twitter & Facebook: @OurRight2Know, Facebook.com/Hoosier State Press Association/ J&C photographer Terhune retires after 18 years Staff report Tribune Star (Terre Haute) After 18 years of serving the Greater Lafayette community, Journal & Courier photographer John Terhune is retiring. Terhune's last day at the J&C was Jan. 2. Terhune came on with the newspaper in 2000 after being hired by then-managing editor Carol Bangert, who also retired from her current position as news director. Terhune has a combined 36 years professionally in the newspaper business, starting his first full- time job on May 5, 1982, on the same day he turned in his last final at Indiana University, where he completed his bachelor's degree. Beginning his professional career at the Herald Telephone, now the Herald-Times, Terhune said he remembers his first assignment that day was shooting high school baseball. It was a matchup between Bloom- ington North and South high schools. He also shot primary election coverage. Terhune worked as a stringer for news outlets in Colorado Springs after his time in Bloom- ington before being offered a photo editing position at The Time-Mail in Bedford. After four and a half years in Bedford generating stories across the coverage area, Terhune was brought on to the Journal & Courier and worked under photo editor Michael Heinz. During his tenure at the J&C, Terhune said he has enjoyed covering local high school sports among other news stories. "It's been fun to document the kids who come through the area, and we have seen a lot of really good high school games among both girls and boys sports," he said. "I've shot so many things, and it's difficult to pick one that stands out over the others. It's always satisfying though to get a good shot you're comfortable with, because you are your own biggest critic." Bangert said Terhune's work during his time at the J&C has been highly valued. "John has been a workhorse in our newsroom and has captured images that added quality and depth to our news reporting," Bangert said. "He tackled every assignment – from breaking news to ribbon-cuttings – with profes- sionalism. John will be missed here in the newsroom and by our readers." Terhune said he will miss the feedback on his work from community members who have grown to recognize his photos over the years. "I have been blessed to work with a lot of great people over the years, and I'm going to miss the daily grind," he said. "Selfishly, I am going to miss seeing my photos on the front page of the paper every morning, but it is the people I have come to know I am really going to miss." Though he has no plans as he starts his retirement, Terhune said he looks forward to his next venture, whatever it may be. Terhune Republic editor Jekel retiring after 43-year journalism career Jekel "Tom Jekel is the consummate publishing professional: extremely knowledgeable and deeply experienced; dedicated to the com- munities he serves " Jeremy L Halbreich Charman, CEO of AIM Media Indiana

• Cover