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The journalist and author Carol Saline in 2021. (Photo credit: David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Carol Saline, 86, dies; journalist with a story to tell, about her dying

Terminally ill, she contacted obituary reporters looking to be interviewed about her life and imminent death — to be “at her own wake,” a colleague said. more

Jeré Longman | The New York Times | 9/2/25

WV News Executive Editor John Miller leaves deep legacy of community journalism

WV News Executive Editor John Miller died Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the age of 62, leaving a legacy of over 40 years of community-based journalism and involvement. WV News Executive Editor John Miller died Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the age of 62, leaving a legacy of over 40 … more

Michael Minnich | WVNews | 8/27/25

Herbert J. Siegel, investor in major media deals, dies at 95

As head of Chris-Craft Industries, he played a role in the Time-Warner merger and sold 10 television stations to Rupert Murdoch. more

Sam Roberts | The New York Times | 8/11/23

Brent Renaud, an American journalist, is killed in Ukraine

Brent Renaud, an award-winning American filmmaker and journalist, was killed in Ukraine on Sunday while reporting in a suburb of the capital, Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s Interior Ministry. more

Michael Schwirtz | The New York Times | 3/14/22

The centerpiece of Poetry Park is a 50-seat performance amphitheater and specially commissioned 12-foot bronze sculpture by artist and Wick Poetry Center co-founder Robert Wick (pictured above). (Photo by Erin Labelle)

Bob Wick

As a skilled, noted sculptor who produced layered bronze pieces, Bob Wick stood out in the media industry, which is not brimming with fine artists. Wick, co-owner of Arizona-based Wick Communications, also made a mark as an environmentalist, championing causes in his adopted state of Arizona. more

Mary Reardon | for Editor & Publisher | 3/3/22

Rex Rust

Rex Rust, co-president of Rust Communications, died Jan. 6 at age 52, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Numerous industry insiders communicated to E&P about their admiration of Rust’s dynamic presence as well as his Christian faith. more

Mary Reardon | for Editor & Publisher | 2/18/22

Carol Herman, Commentary Writer, Editor for Washington Times Opinion Pages, Dies

Carol Herman, an award-winning journalist and editor with The Washington Times for over two decades, has died. She was 69. Known for her precise editorial skills and uncommon cultural insight, she … more

Jennifer Harper | Washington Times | 7/7/21

Community Newspaper Publisher Christine Moore Dies at Age 60

Last week, we lost a leader, a sparkplug and a dear friend. Christine Moore spent the last 20 years of her life working for Pamplin Media Group. For much of that time, including right up until her … more

Editorial Board | Beaverton Valley Times | 6/23/21

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