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Wick Communications is a fourth-generation, family-owned media company founded in 1926 that owns and operates newspapers and related media assets across multiple U.S. states. The exact list changes over time as the company acquires and sells properties, so the authoritative, current roster lives on its own site under "Our Reach / View Our Markets." If you need a definitive list for a specific date, check that page rather than relying on any third-party summary.
What the company says about itself
According to its website, Wick Communications was founded in 1926 by brothers Milton and James Wick with the purchase of the Niles Daily Times. It describes itself as having grown "from a small Midwest operation into a multi-generational media staple," expanding "through strategic acquisitions across the United States." The company frames its identity around local journalism and civic leadership, and notes a history that includes reporting from behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War and later digital initiatives.
That self-description tells you the shape of the portfolio — many local papers, accumulated over decades — but not the specific titles.
How to find the current list of newspapers and markets
- Go to wickcommunications.com.
- Use the "Our Reach" section and the "View Our Markets" link.
- Read the market list as of the date you access it, and note that date if you're citing it.
Expected result: a market-by-market view of where Wick operates. Because the portfolio is actively managed, a list you copy today may be stale within months.
Why the list keeps changing
Wick Communications has recently announced divestitures, which means any fixed list of properties is a snapshot, not a permanent fact. From the site's featured items:
- Sale of the Frontiersman to Mat-Su Sentinel.
- Sale of the Colorado newspaper group and printing operations to Grand Junction Media.
- A grant from the Local Media Association and the Family Independent Media Sustainability Group to launch a newsroom text messaging service — an example of the company adding capability rather than a title.
The practical takeaway: if your question is "does Wick own paper X right now?", verify against the company's own markets page or the specific paper's masthead, because ownership can transfer.
What this means if you're trying to use the information
| If you need to… | Do this |
|---|---|
| Contact a specific Wick newspaper | Start at the markets page, then go to that paper's own site |
| Cite Wick's footprint in research | Quote the markets page and record the access date |
| Check whether a paper is still Wick-owned | Look for a recent sale announcement or the paper's current ownership line |
| Understand the company's scale | Read the "century of connection" framing, but treat title counts as time-sensitive |
Common pitfalls
- Treating a search-result list as current. Aggregators and older articles may still show papers Wick has since sold, such as the Frontiersman or the Colorado group.
- Assuming one state. The company describes acquisitions "across the United States," not a single region, so don't infer coverage from its Arizona family roots alone.
- Confusing the parent with the papers. Wick Communications is the parent; individual newspapers have their own sites, staff, and contact details.
For anything that depends on accuracy — a media-ownership study, a advertising buy, or a news tip — confirm against the live markets page and the individual publication.