The Indiana Publisher

May 2020 Page 11 News in brief Beginning June 1, The Anderson Herald Bulletin will go from seven to five print publication days. "The Herald Bulletin is celebrating its 152nd year as the prime news source for the city of Anderson and the Madison County area. Throughout our history, the newspaper's mission has been to provide accurate and timely journalism," Publisher Beverly Joyce said in a note to readers. Joyce noted that the paper has logged record readership during the COVID-19 health emergency "However, the sudden and drastic impact of the coronavirus crisis on our advertising, a major source of income, has created new challenges for The Herald Bulletin and the newspaper industry," Joyce said. The paper will cease publica- tion of the Saturday and Tuesday edition. "Discontinuing two print days of The Herald Bulletin will enable us to focus our resources on printing more news the other five days of the week, as well as updating our website with news, photo galleries, videos and other content," Joyce said. — The Herald Bulletin (Anderson) Herald Bulletin to publish five days per week Beginning June 6, The Kokomo Tribune will begin a 5-day publication cycle prompted by challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic. "We hope that you are keeping safe and adjusting as well as possible," Publisher Robyn McCloskey wrote in a message to advertisers. "We are dedicated to providing the most professional and complete content for our readers as well as a valuable source for our advertisers to deliver their message," McClos- key said. — Kokomo Tribune Kokomo Tribune reduces print distribution days The Herald-Tribune (Bates- ville) is merging with its sister newspaper, the Greensburg Daily News. The Daily News will undertake coverage of both communities. Loss of revenue related to the coronavirus pandemic was cited in a note to readers. "These are stressful times for you, and for us," Publisher Laura Welborn wrote. "We thank our Herald-Tri- bune subscribers and advertis- ers for their support over the years, and ask that you continue to embrace our journalism in print and online at the Daily News." — The Herald-Tribune Herald-Tribune merging with Daily News Times-Sentinel merges with Lebanon Reporter As of Tuesday, May 12, The Lebanon Reporter reduced from five to three days (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) publication and delivery to subscribers and newsstands. " Advertising revenue is down significantly, adding to what had already been tough headwinds facing the newspaper industry," said Publisher Beverly Joyce in a note to readers. "As a result, we have made some tough decisions to restructure to ensure we can continue as your reliable and primary source for local news," Joyce said — The Lebanon Reporter Lebanon Reporter reducing to three days per week Beginning the week of June 1, The Logansport Pharos- Tribune will reduce publication to five days per week by eliminating Monday. "Our decision to suspend this publication day was not an easy one and not made in haste," said Publisher Robyn McCloskey in a memo to advertisers. "As we continue to work through the effect of the pandemic, we have made the decision to eliminate our Monday edition of the Pharos- Tribune," McCloskey said. — Pharos Tribune Pharos-Tribune suspends Monday publication Fort Wayne Newspapers adjusts staff, features in response to financial challenges of pandemic Fort Wayne Newspapers is adjusting staffing and features in response to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, said President and CEO Scott Stanford. "Our journalism mission is as important as ever," Stanford said. "That puts great responsibility on us to make sound decisions and be good stewards of this business on behalf of the northeast Indiana community we serve." Among the changes are some furloughs and suspending publication of the News-Sentinel page for now. The page will be evaluated for return as market conditions improve, Stanford said. "The global pandemic and resulting shutdown of the northeast Indiana economy has placed downward pressure on many businesses," Stanford said. "It is our hope that, as businesses are able to reopen, the economy begins to improve and business Let us know. Email your news items to news@hspa.com. This month, The Zionsville Times Sentinel published its last edition and merged with The Lebanon Reporter. The Reporter will assume coverage of both communities. In a memo to readers, Publisher Beverly Joyce referred to chal- lenges amplified by the coronavirus pandemic. She thanked Times Sentinel readers and advertisers and said she hoped they would embrace the journalism produced by The Lebanon Reporter. "We pray you stay well and stay safe," Joyce said. — The Zionsville Times Sentinel returns to more normal levels, we will be able to bring back furloughed employees and restore features like the News- Sentinel page." Stanford said Fort Wayne Newspapers continues to employ more than 120 full-time and part-time employees and contracts with more than 100 carriers for delivery of the newspaper. — Fort Wayne Newspapers Any staff updates at your paper? Launching an interesting project?

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