Sandusky Register
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Ogden Newspapers |
| Publisher | Jeremy Speer |
| Editor | Matt Westerhold |
| News editor | Brandon Addeo |
| Sports editor | Brian Kollars |
| Founded | 1822 |
| Language | American English |
| Headquarters | 314 West Market Street Sandusky, OH 44870 |
| City | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 11,000 (as of 2023)[1] |
| OCLCnumber | 10384663 |
| Website | sanduskyregister |
TheSandusky Registeris a daily newspaper servingSandusky, Ohio,as well as nearbyPort Clintonand theLake Erie Islands(collectively known regionally asVacationland).[2]
History
[edit]TheSandusky Registerhas been in production since 1822, originally known as theSandusky Clarion.[3]Published in a building at the corner of Columbus Avenue and East Water Street, theClarionbecame a daily newspaper on April 24, 1848.vTheClarionoffice burned down in January 1852, destroying almost all files. Rechristened theDaily Register,the paper continued to grow with its city, becoming a paper of Republican affiliation in 1856.[4]
In 1859, the paper was renamed theCommercial Register.[5]The name plateSandusky Registerfirst appeared in 1869. A charter member of the Western Associated Press, parent of the present Associated Press, theRegisterwas one of the first newspapers able to supply, through radio dispatch, instant news. In 1929, theSandusky Registerpurchased the Democratic-affiliated paper theSandusky Star-Journaland moved to its present location at Jackson and Market Streets in Sandusky. Both theRegisterand theStar-Journalcontinued publication under the corporate name of Sandusky Newspapers Inc. In 1941, the company acquired the rivalSandusky News,and the name on all editions was changed to theRegister Star-News.The paper resumed its original nameSandusky Registerin 1958.[6]
Its website went live in 1996.
TheSandusky Registerwas purchased in 1869, by Isaac Foster "I.F." Mack, anOberlin Collegegraduate and union soldier who was captured by the Confederacy and held as a Prisoner of War. Mack served in various roles during his 40 years at the Register, as editor, business manager and publisher, from 1869 to 1909. Mack's descendants owned the newspaper until July 2019 whenOgden Newspaperspurchased theSandusky Register.[7]
TheSandusky Registerhas been named the best daily in Ohio in its circulation group by the Associated Press of Ohio eight times since 2007, in the general excellence category, placing second place in those other years. It has earned more awards than any newspaper of its size in Ohio, and in 2018 captured all three of the best investigative reporting awards from the AP. There are seven reporters, three editors, three page editors, a sports editor, two photographers, and a news/obits clerk.
Awards and honors
[edit]- 2005: Digital Edge Award from theNewspaper Association of Americafor Best Online Advertising Program. Par 3 Golf Shootout.
- Eight-time Associated Press General Excellence Award winner - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017.
- 2008: Best Web Site by the Associated Press in 2008 (Sanduskyregister.com).
- 2008: Associated Press Best EnterpriseFallen Sonsseries)
- 2012 Numerous individualAssociated Pressawards[8]
References
[edit]- ^Audit Bureau of Circulations 12 months ended March 31, 2009
- ^"Vacationland" history - Sandusky Library
- ^OCLC10384663
- ^Sandusky Clarion- Chronicling America.gov
- ^OCLC9300112
- ^OCLC16632152
- ^Register and Reflector sold - SanduskyRegister.com
- ^Register wins awards - Sandusky Register.com