Who founded Ogden Newspapers and when did the company start?
H.C. Ogden established a newspaper company in Wheeling, West Virginia during 1890. The business remained within the family for four generations under Robert Nutting.
Questions about Ogden Newspapers
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which states does Ogden Newspapers operate in today?
Ogden Newspapers maintains operations in California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. Small-town newspapers form the core of their operational footprint across twenty-one states.
Why did two Ogden newspapers drop the Doonesbury comic strip in October 1984?
The Intelligencer and The Evening Journal made this decision due to objections regarding Ronald Reagan. Editors felt the comic strip provided unfavorable political coverage of the sitting president.
When did Ogden Newspapers acquire the Charleston Gazette-Mail bid and what happened next?
On the 30th of January 2018, the company submitted what appeared to be the highest bid for the bankrupt Charleston Gazette-Mail. They withdrew that offer by the 8th of March 2018.
What publications are included in the Ogden Newspapers portfolio as of 2025?
In 2024, they acquired The Dominion Post located in Morgantown, West Virginia. During 2025, the firm agreed to license LocalRoad content management from CherryRoad Media.