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Fitchburg Star (Fitchburg, WI)
The Fitchburg Star was founded as a weekly community newspaper in 1974. The paper was acquired in 1998 by Woodward Communications, Inc. and restructured in July of 2000 as a free community newspaper. As such, it is mailed free-of-charge each Thursday to households and businesses throughout Fitchburg. Located along the southwestern edge of Madison, Fitchburg has a population of nearly 18,000 and is working toward developing a civic, retail and industrial core near its geographical center.
Oregon Observer (Oregon, WI)
The Oregon Observer, established in 1880, serves "The Horse Capital of Wisconsin" - Oregon (a village with a population in excess of 6,000) - and the nearby rural community of Brooklyn. Founded in 1841 as a transportation cross roads, Oregon quickly became a rail and agricultural center. The village was the first in the nation to erect a World War I monument. Published each Thursday, the Oregon Observer is a subscription paper that is delivered via the U.S. Postal Service. The newspaper was acquired by Woodward Communications, Inc. in 1998.
Stoughton Courier-Hub (Stoughton, WI)
The Stoughton Courier Hub was purchased by Woodward Communications, Inc. in 1993. The Courier Hub traces its roots in the community to 1879. Stoughton is a popular "bedroom community" located southeast of Madison and northwest of Janesville. Known for its annual Syttende Mai festival and Norwegian heritage, the city celebrated the re-opening of its "crown jewel," the 100-year-old Stoughton Opera House Feb. 22, 2001. A subscription paper, the Courier Hub is mailed to subscribers each Thursday.
Verona Press (Verona, WI)
The Verona Press was founded in 1965. The Verona Press was acquired by Woodward Communications, Inc. in 1998. Originally a mill town and stage coach stop, Verona is a fast-growing community located five miles southwest of Madison. The Press played a key role in establishing the town's nickname, "Hometown USA," during the Vietnam war when soldiers looking at the paper thought the community seemed like an ideal hometown. |
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