The Columbus Dispatch
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The Columbus Dispatch is a daily newspaper, based in Columbus, Ohio, that serves the central portion of the state. Its first issue was published on July 1, 1891. It has been the only mainstream daily newspaper in the city since The Columbus Citizen-Journal stopped printing in 1985.
The Dispatch and the various WBNS stations are privately owned by the Wolfe family. Although this concentration of media ownership might seem to be afoul of the FCC's cross-ownership rules, the family was granted an exemption because their ownership pre-dated the regulations.
John F. Wolfe is the publisher; Michael F. Curtin is the associate publisher; and Benjamin Marrison is the editor.
Historically, some have accused the paper (most especially its editorial content) of having a conservative slant. More recently, coverage has been more inclusive of the diverse Columbus community (e.g., the acceptance of same-sex commitment announcements); even the editorial positions (some endorsing more left-leaning politicians and policies) have taken on a more centrist cast.
External links
- "The Columbus Dispatch" web site (http://www.dispatch.com/)