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	Times-Shamrock Newspaper Group The Times family of newspapers meets the needs of many parts of Northeastern Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Florida, Michigan, Texas and Virginia with a combined readership of more than a million
	www.thetimes-tribune.com E.J. Lynett purchased The Scranton Times in 1895 and transformed it into one of the nation’s most-respected newspapers. Circulation increased dramatically, growing from 3,200 to 40,600 a day by 1915. When Mr. Lynett died in 1943, his three children became publishers and carried forward the standards he had established. Shortly after his death, The Times was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The current publishers, E.J.’s grandchildren, took over in 1966 after the death of their father, Edward J. Lynett. Today, their newspaper is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s dominant news source, providing news and insight of Scranton and surrounding towns in Lackawanna and parts of six other counties. The Times operation underwent a radical change on May 21, 1990, when its century-old rivals, the Sunday Scrantonian and the morning Tribune, ceased publication. The Times purchased the names and some other assets in a deal that signaled the end of the Scrantonian and Tribune as well as The Times’ twoyear- old Morning Times. A “new” Tribune, a morning daily published by The Times, was on front porches and newsstands the next day. Scranton would remain a two-newspaper town for another 15 years. But, by the summer of 2005, the Lynett family could no longer ignore the trend — brought on by changes in readers’ lifestyles — that had caused most of the country’s afternoon newspapers to switch to morning publication. The Scranton Times and The Tribune were merged and on June 27, 2005 rolled off the presses as The Times-Tribune, a completely redesigned and greatly expanded morning paper.
	www.thetimes-tribune.com The late Edward J. Lynett’s dream of a Sunday paper became a reality when The Sunday Times hit the streets in the fall of 1966. For the first few years, circulation languished. Then, in 1984, an award-winning promotion ignited a - circulation boost, making The Sunday Times the fastest growing Sunday paper in the nation. In the last decade, The Sunday Times has become Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest Sunday newspaper.
	www.citizensvoice.com The Citizens’ Voice was founded in October 1978 by newspaper employees in Wilkes-Barre who sought working conditions better than those offered at the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co. The tabloid newspaper has emerged as an award-winner in a very competitive market. The Voice was sold by its employee. shareholder-owners to The. Scranton Times on May 1, 2000, ushering in a period of dynamic change and growth.
	www.citizensvoice.com The Sunday Voice was launched in May of 1993. In 2003, The Sunday Voice converted from a tabloid to a broadsheet format to better serve the needs of Sunday readers. This conversion was well-received by both readers and advertisers, resulting in solid growth.
	www.thedailyreview.com The Daily Review, founded in Towanda in 1879 and acquired by the publishers of the Scranton Times in 1977, now serves Pennsylvania readers in Towanda and all of Bradford and Sullivan counties, as well as Tioga County, New York. In 1978, a Sayre bureau was opened to better serve residents of The Valley. A state-of-the-art printing plant was opened in Towanda Township in 2001 to improve color and other reproduction quality. The new facility quickly achieved success in outside job printing. Also in 2001, The Review inaugurated an on-line edition which has grown to rank among the highest in the Times-Shamrock chain for pages read each month. In 2004, a Troy bureau was opened as The Review continued to improve service throughout its circulation area.
	www.thedailyreview.com The Sunday Review debuted in 1987, filling the need for a locally edited and published Sunday newspaper in Bradford County. It was an instant hit, exceeding expectations and becoming a growth leader in circulation and advertising lineage. Its success continues as the most widely-read Sunday paper in Bradford County.
	www.progress-index.com The Progress-Index has been serving readers in Petersburg, Va., since the first edition of The Index was published on July 4, 1865. From this strong foundation, the newspaper has expanded its circulation to include Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Prince George, Dinwiddie and portions of Chesterfield and Sussex counties. The 15,000 circulation Progress-Index, which became part of the Times-Shamrock newspaper group in 1997, has won numerous awards for publishing an excellent product and for its contribution to the community. The Progress-Index is published weekday afternoons and mornings on Saturdays and Sundays.
	www.republicanherald.com The Pottsville Republican, founded in 1884, serves Schuylkill County and surrounding regions of Pennsylvania. In 1979, the paper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for an investigative series. The 27,000 circulation newspaper was purchased by Times-Shamrock in 2003 and made the move from an afternoon newspaper to a morning edition in 2004.
	www.republicanherald.com In 2005, the REPUBLICAN & Herald added a Sunday edition in conjunction with The Shamokin News-Item. Both papers combine to produce a 38,000 circulation Sunday paper for Schuylkill and Norththumberland counties.
	www.newsitem.com The News-Item serves readers in Pennsylvania’s Northumberland County with Monday-to-Saturday morning editions. The 10,800 circulation newspaper, which became a member of the Times- Shamrock newspaper group in 1997, traces its roots to 1892 and primarily serves the communities of Shamokin, Coal Township, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, Trevorton and Elysburg.
	www.newsitem.com The Sunday News-Item was introduced on September 11, 2005. Serving the communities of Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Coal Township, Kulpmont, Trevorton and Elysburg, The News-Item cooperates with the REPUBLICAN & Herald in Pottsville with its Sunday edition, offering 38,000 circulation.
	www.standardspeaker.com The Standard-Speaker, located in Hazleton, Pa., became a member of The Times-Shamrock newspaper group in the spring of 2007. The familyowned paper traces its history to 1866 when it was originally founded as the Standard-Sentinel and later merged with the Plain Speaker to become the Standard-Speaker. The seven-day daily serves readers in southern Luzerne County and parts of Schuylkill and Carbon counties. The addition of the Standard-Speaker along with The Citizens’ Voice, gives Times-Shamrock the largest daily circulation reach in Luzerne County.
	www.ecdcweekly.com This slick, edgy free weekly publication reaches over 17,000 homes each Thursday. For more than 10 years it has provided in-depth coverage of Lackawanna County’s arts and entertainment scene as well as serving as a catalyst for local culture by sponsoring a wide-range of popular social events, from Happy Hour at the Everhart to the Scranton Rooftop Party series.
	www.ecdcweekly.com Launched in 2005 as a sister publication to Electric City, this free weekly publication, reaching more than 13,500 homes each Thursday, also provides in-depth coverage of the area’s arts and entertainment scene but focuses on Luzerne County. It, too, serves as a catalyst for local culture by sponsoring a varied list of popular social events. Any business — especially restaurants, clubs, bars, spas, colleges and universities, automobile dealerships, health and fitness centers or those related to the arts and entertainment-oriented scene — can plug into the power of Electric City and Diamond City to reach more than 60,000 intelligent, affluent and active EC/DC readers each week.
	www.suburbanweekly.com Boasting a unique blend of small-town life in an upscale setting, the Abington area is known for its distinctive business district and strong family values, all contributing to the fast-growing population in this area. The Abington Suburban Weekly, reaching more than 7,500 homes each Thursday, provides local coverage of Clarks Summit, Clarks Green and Dalton boroughs and South Abington, Newton, Ransom and Glenburn townships, as well as the Abington Heights and Lackawanna Trail school districts. The Abington Suburban Weekly is inserted in The Times-Tribune and is also available at local newsstands.
	www.triborobanner.com Bustling main streets, world famous food and a strong work ethic are all hallmarks of the Triboro area. Nestled between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, the boroughs of Moosic, Old Forge and Taylor and surrounding communities, maintain their own distinct economy and character. Serving this area is The Triboro Banner, which has been continuously published for more than 30 years. The Banner provides its readers with the local news they need in an entertaining and engaging manner. It is available on local newsstands, by mail subscription and as an insert in The Times- Tribune reaching more than 7,500 homes each Thursday.
	www.thevalleyadvantage.com Growing commercial and industrial development and a blend of traditional small-town values define the Lackawanna Valley and contribute to its vibrant way of life. The Advantage covers the area of that includes Throop, Dickson City, Blakely, Peckville, Olyphant, Jessup, Archbald, Eynon, Jermyn, Mayfield, Carbondale, and Forest City. The area also includes four school districts, Lakeland, Valley View, Mid Valley and Carbondale, as well as numerous parochial and private schools. Read in more than 18,000 homes every Friday, the Advantage is available on local newsstands and is also inserted in The Times-Tribune.
	www.citizenstandard.com The Citizen-Standard, a full-size weekly newspaper committed to local news coverage, joined the Times-Shamrock organization in 1997. It serves nearly 5,000 households in parts of Schuylkill, Dauphin and Northumberland counties in Pennsylvania. The Citizen-Standard, which was established in 1929, has offices in Valley View.
	www.wcexaminer.com The Wyoming County Press Examiner has a history dating back to the years following the Civil War. It is a combination of the former Wyoming County Press publishing arm with the Tunkhannock New-Age and the Trail Examiner of Nicholson, Pa. The two publications became members of The Times family in 1977 and were merged the following year to become the New Age-Examiner. In November 2003, the paper took on a larger county focus as the Wyoming County Press New Age-Examiner. In 2008, the phrase 'New Age' was dropped as the newspaper continues to keep readers in Wyoming County and adjoining portions of Susquehanna, Bradford, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties up-to-date with local news not found in any other newspaper. Its news coverage as well as public service efforts have merited the Press Examiner numerous state and local awards.
	www.farmers-friend.com In 1977, the Lynett family purchased a weekly agricultural publication with Tunkhannock, Pa., roots and relocated it to Towanda. That publication, known today as The Farmer's Friend, a tabloid newspaper published in 1975, has thrived under the direction of its new ownership, and has earned awards and distinction along the way. The Farmer's Friend has grown, with a loyal readership in 26 counties in New York and Pennsylvania, and holds true to its tradition of delivering a newspaper designed to fit the needs of the farming community.
	www.independentweekender.com The Susquehanna County Independent, which has been serving readers in its corner of Pennsylvania for more than 183 years, became a member of the Times-Shamrock newspaper group in 1997. The weekly newspaper, with offices in Montrose, the county seat, continues to live up to the excellent reputation it has earned over the years.
	www.independentweekender.com The Colonial Voice, published weekly by The Progress-Index of Petersburg, Va., was launched in 2003 to focus on local coverage of the Colonial Heights area. Its colorful and creative design is a hit with readers who receive the Colonial Voice in The Progress-Index or by direct mail, ensuring blanket coverage of more than 10,000 homes and businesses in Colonial Heights.
	The Bradford Sullivan Pennysaver, a weekly community shopper, chock-full of local advertising and community notices, was established in 1991. It is distributed free in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties.
	The Wyoming County Advance is a weekly publication mailed free to 15,000 homes in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The publication, established in March 1999 by The Wyoming County Press Examiner, has a reader- friendly format designed to provide advertisers the advantages of a direct-mail piece that reaches every home in Wyoming County.
	www.independentweekender.com The Susquehanna County Weekender was known as the Weekend News before becoming part of the Times- Shamrock newspaper group in 1997. The paper is mailed free to 15,000 homes in Susquehanna County, providing advertisers with solid coverage of this important Northeastern Pennsylvania market.
	www.poconoshopper.com The Pocono Shopper is the highest-circulated paper in Monroe County, one of the fastestgrowing markets in Pennsylvania. The county, the heart of the Pocono Mountain vacation area, experienced a significant population increase between 1970 and today. The future promises continued growth for both the community and the Pocono Shopper, a free distribution weekly tabloid which was purchased by The Times-Shamrock organization in 1981.
	www.troypennysaver.com The Troy Pennysaver is a free distribution weekly publication serving a portion of Bradford County in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountain region. It has experienced tremendous sales growth since its acquisition by The Times-Shamrock organization in 1981 and is considered the market’s primary advertising medium. The Troy Pennysaver and its sister publication, the Owego Pennysaver, serve areas adjoining that of The Daily Review of Towanda.
	www.owegopennysaver.com The Owego Pennysaver, which has won accolades for its editorial and advertising content ever since it was introduced in 1936, became the first acquisition of The Times-Shamrock weekly group in 1979. It has continued to flourish under its new ownership and is considered the primary print medium for Tioga County, New York, and the adjoining northeastern portion of Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
	www.owegopennysaver.com The Tri-Village Pennysaver has been bringing buyer and seller together since March of 1949. The Ithaca edition was added in the spring of 1985. Together the Ithaca and Tri-Village Pennysavers offer the best distribution in the Finger Lakes region saturating the market by reaching over 36,000 households. The two newspapers became a strong addition to The Times-Shamrock weekly group in 2005.
	http://www.npbj.com The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal is the only publication specifically designed for northeastern Pennsylvania’s regional business community. More than 10,000 business owners, managers and professionals reach for the Business Journal each month to keep in step with the regional business trends. The quality of the Business Journal audience presents advertising opportunities for those who want to reach out to key business decision makers. The Business Journal is by far the most costeffective way to optimize business-to-business marketing efforts in the area.
	www.shinbone.net SHINBONE is Pennsylvania's ONLY total market coverage music magazine dedicated to the Pennsylvania music industry and the musicians who work hard to keep the scene alive. The 30,000 circulation monthly launched in April of 2007 and is published at The News-Item.
	The 50+ age group hold nearly 80 percent of the nation’s wealth. Twelve years ago, Good Times for Seniors was created to help advertisers gain access to the tremendous buying power of this growing market. Good Times is published six times a year and reaches over 75,000 homes throughout the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market. The paper is distributed as a supplement to all home subscribers of The Times-Tribune and The Citizens’ Voice.
	www.citypaper.com City Paper is one of the largest alternative newsweekly publications in the country. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in May of 2007, City Paper prides itself on award-winning investigative reporting, arts reporting and design. City Paper is the largest weekly publication in both the City of Baltimore and State of Maryland.
	www.metrotimes.com For over a quarter of a century, Metro Times has been Detroit's weekly alternative for news, arts, culture, music, film, food, fashion and more. Loyal readers pick it up every week to find out who to see, what to do and where to go. Hard-hitting journalism, in-depth profiles of local artists, musicians and cultural icons, and the area's most comprehensive club and concert listings have made it the most sought after news and entertainment resource for metro Detroiters.
	www.orlandoweekly.com Orlando Weekly, Central Florida's second largest newspaper, is Orlando's source for news, view, arts and entertainment. The Weekly's niche is writing about the things that other Central Florida media don't, or won't. There's a lot more to the area than Disney, malls and megachurches, but sometimes you wouldn't know it from reading the daily newspaper or watching TV. Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties have come to count on the Weekly for investigative reporting that exposes how things really work, arts and culture writing that goes beyond the mainstream, and music coverage that explores the vast and varied scene in town. The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies appreciates the paper too, honoring it with more than 20 awards for reporting, columns and design in recent years.
	www.sacurrent.com The Current is your smart, quick-witted, sometimes shocking guide to life in San Antonio, fearlessly tracking the musicians, artists, politicians, and local eccentrics who make our city a hotbed of culture and intrigue. Our dedicated staff brings 21 years of experience to producing in-depth profiles, investigative stories, gloves-off criticism, and San Antonio’s most comprehensive music, arts, and events calendar. San Antonians trust the Current because every week we’re out to prove that when it comes to journalism, they come first.
	www.adionthego.com Absolute Distribution, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Times-Shamrock Communications Inc. with offices located in Scranton. Successfully distributing local and out-of-town newspapers to more than 700 retailers and businesses since 1998, ADI has grown into the area’s largest wholesale newspaper distributor. It has sites in Scranton and Stroudsburg as well as Binghamton, N.Y. and surrounding areas. ADI’s client list includes The New York Post, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. In the past year its large and diverse fleet of vehicles has enabled ADI to begin offering courier and freight transport services primarily, but not limited to, the local and tri-state areas.