Progress 2010 - Perrysburg Messenger Journal

PROGRESS IN PERRYSBURG–JULY 2010 Page 29
“Your Hometown Newspapers”
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
Rossford Record Journal
Holland-Springfield Journal
Point and Shoreland Journal
The Perrysburg Messenger Journal began
publication on March 10, 1853, disseminating
news and information in Perrysburgh, a river
town surrounded by the Great Black Swamp.
With a population of about 1,800, Perrysburgh
was the county seat.
The Perrysburg Messenger (1935) and the
Perrysburg Journal merged in 1965. Robert and
Dorothy Welch have owned the newspaper since
1969.
Its staff has grown from a two-man operation
with an apprentice (printer’s devil) to a staff of
more than 29 full-time and part-time employees.
The newspaper has evolved over the years
from a patchwork of national/state/local news to
a newspaper with an emphatically local focus.
If it happened in Perrysburg...read about it in
the Messenger Journal, “Your Hometown News-
Celebrating its sixth anniversary in August, the
Holland-Springfield Journal is brought to readers
by Welch Publishing Company, headquartered at
117 East Second Street in downtown Perrysburg.
Since its inception in 2003, the Journal has
shown steady growth. Thanks to its loyal readers
and advertisers, the Journal’s circulation has increased
from 7,500 to 9,800 homes and businesses.
The staff at the Journal feels strongly that the
dissemination of local news is critical to a com-
paper.”
The Messenger Journal staff has long relied
upon members of the community to supply stories
and news. We look to the residents to help
the newspaper reflect the every day events
which make the Perrysburg area a rewarding
place to live and raise a family.
The Journal is represented by staff members
in the Perrysburg Rotary Club, Exchange Club,
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce and
Perrysburg Main Street.
The paper is a proud sponsor of the Perrysburg
Relay for Life, Harrison Rally Day, Classic
Car Show, Chamber of Commerce golf outing,
Wood County Humane Society Wine and
Cheese Benefit and Mutt Strut, Humane Ohio,
Planned Pethood Paw Hoorah, Epic Rock Fashion
Show and Perrysburg Area Arts Council
117 E. Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-4491
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
117 East Second Street • 419-874-4491
www.perrysburg.com
The Rossford Record Journal can trace its
roots back to 1940. Over the years, the staff has
grown from a two-man operation with an apprentice,
or “printer’s devil,” to 20 employees
plus four part-timers.
“Your Hometown Newspaper” is the slogan
of the Rossford Record Journal, and the main
focus is the news, which affects our community.
In 1969, Robert and Dorothy Welch acquired
the Rossford Record Journal and the
Perrysburg Messenger Journal.
Mr. Welch served as editor of the Rossford
Record and came out with his first publication
on January 8, 1970.
The newspaper was located at 229 West
Sixth Street, Perrysburg, for many years, until
the owners moved it to the former historic Perrysburg
Post Office, 117 East Second Street, on
events.
Also, the Messenger Journal has participated
in fund-raising events for the American Red
Cross, Perrysburg Christians United, Perrysburg
School District along with numerous local fundraisers.
In partnership with the Town Center at Levis
Commons, the Messenger has sponsored an ice
sculpture demonstration, Easter coloring contest,
a Halloween evening, Santa’s Christmas House
and Splash Bash.
The newspaper also is on-line. With the creation
of www.perrysburg.com people from all
areas can access an on-line version of the newspaper,
write a letter to the editor, submit an article
and photos, or submit a classified
advertisement.
Our commercial printing customers enjoy the
Rossford Record Journal
215 Osborn Street, Rossford • 419-874-4491
www.rossford.com
January 1, 1993.
The printing press plant was located at 215
Osborn Street, Rossford in January 1980.
The newspaper was renamed the Rossford
Record Journal in 1978 to reflect its sister Journal
publications, the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal and Point and Shoreland Journal.
Welch Publishing Co. also prints the Holland
Springfield Journal and the American Legion
Press, among numerous other area
publications.
In 2005, Welch Publishing upgraded its
printing presses to a four-color, quad-stack web
press and a two-color Heidelberg sheetfed
press.
The new presses improve color capability
and registration, enhancing the overall appearance
of the Record Journal and other publica-
Holland-Springfield Journal
117 East Second Street, Perrysburg • 419-874-4491
www.hollandsfj.us
munity’s vitality and economic health. People
crave detailed information about civic and township
affairs, school issues and community events.
Recently, Rowland Thompson, executive director
for Allied Daily Newspapers, wrote an interesting
account of his trip back to his hometown,
population 1,482, and the changes that had occurred
since its weekly newspaper, once owned
by his family, closed up shop.
Stores closed their doors because they had to
pay the high-ticket advertising rates of the big
dailies. There were so many obituaries in the
daily, the small town funeral home obituaries
were lost in the shuffle. Attendance at local sporting
events was down. Fund-raisers and volunteer
activities cried for support. School bond levies
didn’t pass because the school district had no way
to get the word out.
Mr. Thompson states, “One of the fingers in
the dike protecting the life of small communities
is the newspaper. The paper connects people to
each other and their community.”
Point and Shoreland Journal
5198 North Summit Street • 419-729-2855
www.pointandshoreland.com
Since 1978 the Point and Shoreland Journal
has been serving the Point Place area by providing
weekly news about schools and local
businesses and organizations.
“The Journal” continues to expand coverage
and circulation to the readers of the area. The
newspaper reaches more than 9,200 homes in
the 43611 and 43612 zip codes. Advertisers who
wish to take advantage of this increased circulation
are encouraged to contact our office to
speak to a sales representative who can help
your business grow.
The Point and Shoreland Journal offers you
the opportunity to reach new markets through
its sister publications the Perrysburg Messenger
Journal, Rossford Record Journal and Holland
Springfield Journal with a combined circulation
of 35,000 homes.
The Point and Shoreland Journal now accepts
articles written and photos taken by its
readers via e-mail to
ads@pointandshoreland.com.
The Journal regularly publishes information
about the Ottawa River/Point Place environment
and the nearby wetlands area.
Readers will find articles in The Journal
about events at the Point Place Library and upto-the-minute
news about the happenings at the
Friendship Center.
Published by Welch Publishing Company, a
full service printer, The Point and Shoreland
Journal offers an entire range of printing serv-
benefit of discounted
postage rates using
CASS. This certified
mailing system saves
both time and money
for your business. We
also provide a wide variety
of other commercial printing
services, including in-house graphic design and
Web site design and development.
The Perrysburg Messenger Journal is the oldest
newspaper in Wood County, and the oldest
business still operating in Perrysburg.
The newspaper office is located in the historic
Perrysburg Post Office building at 117 East
Second Street. For more information, call 419-
874-4491 or visit the Web site www.perrys
burg.com
tions.
An on-line version of the newspaper can be
viewed on the Internet at www.rossford.com.
Readers also are welcome to use the Web
site to send a letter to the editor or submit a
classified advertisement. The deadline for classified
ads is noon on Monday.
The Record Journal offers readers a convenient
drop box at Rite Aid, 801 Dixie Highway.
Anyone with a press release or news items
is invited to turn them in at the customer service
counter of the store. Submissions are due by
10 a.m. Tuesday to meet the deadline for each
week’s edition.
Readers also are welcome to submit ideas
for stories in the Rossford community by calling
the Record at 419-874-4491 or sending an
e-mail to editor@rossford.com.
“It praises good judgment,
it vents complaint, it voices
opinion, it calls for action, it
draws volunteers, it brings donations,
it interests voters, it
informs the electorate, it encourages
commerce, it creates
markets, it exposes misdeeds,
it validates effort, it focuses grief and it applauds
achievement, but most importantly, it breathes life
into a community.”
ices including menus, flyers, business stationery
and business cards.
The Point and Shoreland offices are located
at 5198 North Summit Street in the James Mack
law offices.
The Point and Shoreland Journal promotes
the annual Point Place Days which is sponsored
by the Point Place Business Association. The
paper also supports the American Cancer Society,
the Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes
Association, United Way, Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, as well as
area military organizations and local churches.
Call us today for assistance in placing an ad
or to submit an article at 419-729-2855, or visit
us online at pointandshoreland.com.