The Indiana Publisher

Staff reports The Herald Bulletin (Anderson) ANDERSON — Veteran newspaper executive Robyn McCloskey has been named the new publisher of The Herald Bulletin, replacing Beverly Joyce, who departed for another career opportunity. Scott Underwood, editor of The Herald Bulletin and regional editor of CNHI newspapers in Indiana and Illinois, has taken on the role of general manager at the Anderson newspaper. He will assist McCloskey in managing operations at The Herald Bulletin, retaining his edi- tor responsibilities at the newspa- per and regionally. "Anderson and the surrounding cities and towns form a great com- munity, and I look forward to get- ting to know the people of Madison County better," McCloskey said. "I'm thrilled to be part of the outstanding team at The Herald Bulletin. Our mission will remain unchanged: to pro- vide the best local news coverage for Anderson and the Madison County area." McCloskey is also publisher of CNHI newspa- pers in Kokomo, Logansport and Terre Haute. A native of Indianapolis, she has worked in Indiana newspapers for about three decades, serving in leadership roles in publishing and advertising. Donna Barrett, CNHI president and CEO, described McCloskey as an accomplished media executive whose leadership skills will help strengthen the newspaper in print and online. "She has the experience, ener- gy and vision to deliver quality results for The Herald Bulletin's employees, readers and advertis- ers," Barrett said. Barrett thanked Joyce for her "contributions to the paper's suc- cess." A veteran of the newspaper and advertising industries, Joyce has served as publisher of The Herald Bulletin since March 2015. "My team at The Herald Bulletin has been instrumental in helping me achieve some of my highest and most gratifying professional achievements, and for that I will always be grateful," said Joyce, whose last day at the paper was Nov. 12. "I am also grateful to the com- munity and my wonderful business colleagues in Madison County for their support. I will miss everyone, but I know The Herald Bulletin is in great hands." Underwood has been editor of The Herald Bulletin since 2007. He's worked closely with McCloskey in his role as regional editor for CNHI newspapers in Kokomo, Logansport and Terre Haute. "It's such a privilege to work with Robyn and the excellent teams across all departments at The Herald Bulletin," Underwood said. "We'll strive to continue providing topical, timely, impor- tant and interesting content for the Madison County area on all of our print and digital platforms." December 2021 Page 3 Robyn McCloskey leads The Herald Bulletin in Anderson; editor Scott Underwood adds general manager to duties "I'm thrilled to be part of the outstanding team at The Herald Bulletin. Our mission will remain unchanged: to provide the best local news coverage for Anderson and the Madison County area." — Robyn McCloskey publisher, Herald Bulletin Underwood McCloskey Staff reports The Shelbyville News Arthur William DePrez, 76, passed away in his sleep on Pine Island, Florida, on Oct. 12. Arthur was born August 11, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John C. and Martha Jane (Lowenberg) DePrez while visiting his maternal grandparents "to be". He grew up in Shelbyville, and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1963. He contin- ued his education at DePauw University in Greencastle, receiving a Bachelor of Arts from DePauw in 1967. After graduation, Arthur enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as a pilot from 1967- 1970. He completed his ser- vice as a 1st Lieutenant. He received his Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, in June of 1971 and August 1973 respectively. Arthur was the General Manager of the Shelbyville News from 1973 to 1986, and went on to form his own printing company, Horizon Communications. Always active in the John T. Martin Evansville Courier & Press After 40 years as an Evansville journalist, including 25 cover- ing education, Patricia "Patty" Swanson wasn't content with an easy retirement. Shortly after putting her reporter's notebook away, Swanson in 2006 jumped into a race for the city's public school board, eventu- ally winning two four-year terms. Both roles enabled Swanson, who Nov. 29 at age 83, to live out her love of schools and learning. "She was a fine human being who cared so much about the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp., the students and the com- munity," said Chris Kiefer, a 19-year school board member. "It was a pleasure serving with her for eight years." The Indiana University graduate was known as a tenacious reporter during her lengthy career. While cover- ing education at the Evansville Press, she com- peted fiercely with the rival Evansville Courier, said Charlene Tolbert, whose career in local journalism also spanned 40 years. Swanson, said Tolbert, could aggressively cover education gov- ernance while also lending a lighter touch to feature stories in local classrooms. She wrote about higher DePrez See DePrez, page 12 See Swanson page 12 Arthur DePrez, former general manager of the Shelbyville News, dies at 76 Longtime Evansville education reporter Patricia Swanson dies at 83 Swanson

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