Johnson Publications to merge Imperial, Wauneta papers

This year has certainly been one of adapting to change with ongoing unknowns for the future. Johnson Publications will be a part of that change when the Wauneta Breeze in Wauneta, Nebraska, merges into the Imperial Republican, in Imperial, Nebraska, effective Nov. 19.

Other newspapers in the Johnson Publications organization are The Holyoke Enterprise and The Grant Tribune-Sentinel in Grant, Nebraska.

“It’s been an emotional consideration,” said co-publisher Lori Pankonin. “It’s ultimately come down to a necessary business decision,” she added.

Pankonin agrees that online options and social media have provided significant advantages for immediate communication and efficiency both personally and professionally. However, it’s definitely taken a toll on the newspaper industry, causing many long-time daily and weekly publications to close or consolidate.

The Wauneta and Imperial subscription addresses will be merged starting with the Nov. 19 issue. Readers who subscribe to both papers will have an extended renewal date.

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