Comments on: Ledger to Buy News Chief

By: kevin degolyer

kevin degolyer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:09:10 +0000

I see Nelson Kirkland has felt the wrath of the real Ledger. I did work for the Ledger and their constant layoffs are the reason I left and went to The News Chief. Good luck Nelson.

By: Kevin DeGolyer

Kevin DeGolyer — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:44:16 +0000

Thank you Shelley for bringing up the point about the “other” employees. I am one of the employees that did not get to keep thier job. Actually the numbers were “keep job = 23, unemployment = 75″. I worked at the News Chief for 8 years and was given 4 days notice that I wont have a job. The newspaper article that was printed stated that we were forming a partnership, but it was more like a hostile takeover. I understand that its all business and I wish all of my friends that went to the Ledger good luck.

By: Bob Gernert

Bob Gernert — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:19:07 +0000

I’m certain the past week was spent arranging the transfer of the offices to the new location and working out the printing logistics. Depending on where polkonline is maintained, that could take longer to update. To be fair we need to give them a little time.

By: Charlie L.

Charlie L. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:56:52 +0000

Anyone notice the polkonline.com website was not updated today?

By: Ken Fortenberry

Ken Fortenberry — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:59:13 +0000

It was bound to happen, but it’s a sad day, too. The News Chief was one helluva newspaper in its heyday, and received many national accolades including the Sigma Delta Chi Bronze Medallion in Public Service and the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel.

Newspapers are dying because of corporate greed and their dedication to Wall Street, not Main Street.

I remember fondly my days as executive editor at The News Chief and some of the most talented, dedicated journalists I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

By: Shelley Rowan

Shelley Rowan — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:49:00 +0000

Well said, Paul. Two thirds of the employees will soon be out of work. I’ll be surprised if the content/slant of the “new” News Chief remains the same as the newspaper we have read for years. And how secure are the employees who were able to transfer? Having been through two such job closures in my career, as have many people, I believe we can all empathize with every member of the staff. Success and happiness to all of you!

By: Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:55:06 +0000

Yes it is good for some. Lets not forget that with this purchase comes mass layoffs. With the exception of a select few, all of The News Chiefs employees are now left without a job. Good luck to all of you that put it many many years working at The News Chief and are now left with nothing.

By: Mike Potthast

Mike Potthast — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:20:26 +0000

I think this is a great outcome. We keep our hometown paper and they are bringing in a guy that knows how to get the job done right. We look forward to you being back in town Nelson !! Congrats.

By: Phil Collier

Phil Collier — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:49:43 +0000

Long time subscriber to the News Chief.
I agree with you Brad, keep the local high school sports a high priority.

By: Brad Dantzler

Brad Dantzler — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:18:34 +0000

Congrats Nelson, you deserve this position. Please keep up the execellent reporting on High School sports. Those of us that like and follow High School athletics really look forward to reading the Chief’s sports page each day..