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New publisher joins USA Today

05/16/2012

USA Today (@USATODAY) named Larry Kramer (@lkramer) as publisher. He previously served as the president of CBS Digital Media from March 2005 to December 2006. Prior to joining the company, he founded MarketWatch. Before that, he served as vice president of news, sports and marketing for Data Broadcasting Corp. Kramer replaces Susie Ellwood, who served as acting publisher after president and publisher David Hunke stepped down. For more information, contact 703-854-3400.

Editor exits Michigan Avenue magazine

05/16/2012

Susanna Negovan left her role as editor in chief of Michigan Avenue magazine. She joined the publication in January 2008. There is currently no replacement for her. Michigan Avenue is available on Twitter at @michiganavemag. For more details, contact 312-753-6200.

Editor bids farewell to Las Vegas Sun

05/16/2012

Executive editor Rob Curley left the Las Vegas Sun. He joined the staff in August 2008. Managing editor Tom Gorman has taken over Curley's duties. He has been with the paper since 2005. Follow the Las Vegas Sun on Twitter at @lasvegassun and Gorman at @LVSunTomGorman. For more details, contact 702-385-3111.

Reporter switches coverage at AP

05/16/2012

Shannon Young is now covering legislature from the Massachusetts statehouse for the Associated Press. She will maintain this beat throughout the summer. Young previously covered Connecticut legislation from the Hartford, Conn. statehouse. The AP is on Twitter at @ap. For more information, contact the Associated Press in Cambridge, Mass. at 617-357-8100.

Staff changes at Oregon paper

05/16/2012

Sports editor and columnist James Day and reporter Alan Gustafson have left their positions at the Statesman Journal in Salem, Ore. Day joined the paper in 2002 and Gustafson in 1982. Peter Martini has replaced Day as interim sports editor. There is currently no replacement for Gustafson. Statesman Journal is on Twitter at @Salem_Statesman. For more information, contact 503-399-6611.

Staff shuffle at Patriot-News

05/16/2012

David Newhouse stepped down as editor of The Patriot-News (@patriotnews) in Mechanicsburg, Pa. He is replaced by Cate Barron (@catebarron), who most recently served as executive editor since April 2010. Also at the paper, assistant managing editor Michael Feeley was promoted to managing editor. To learn more, contact 717-255-8100.

Blog Spotlight!

05/16/2012

In This Corner is a blog focusing on the community of Glen Rock, N.J. and contrasts liberal and conservative views of local issues. Topics such as local government, policy, social issues, religion and sports are discussed. To learn more, go to http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/thiscorner.

ProPublica editor in chief to exit

05/15/2012

Paul Steiger will step down as editor in chief at ProPublica at the end of 2012. Managing editor Stephen Engelberg will succeed him, effective in 2013. Steiger was previously the editor at large of The Wall Street Journal before joining ProPublica, and had also spent time working at the Los Angeles Times. For more information, call 212-514-5250.

Univision Deportes Network names president

05/15/2012

Univision Deportes Network has named Juan Carlos Rodriguez as president. He most recently served as the CEO of Televisa Deportes Network since July 2009. Follow Univision Deportes on Twitter at @univisionsports. To learn more, call 305-471-3900.

Detroit News adds local government reporter

05/15/2012

Laurén Abdel-Razzaq has joined the Detroit News as a reporter covering Oakland County government. Follow updates from her on Twitter at @laurenarazzaq. To learn more, call 313-222-6400.

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