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Published each Wednesday, the Perry County Tribune has a notable reputation for providing readers with honest and fair reporting. The Tribune, located at 399 Lincoln Park Dr. in New Lexington, the county seat of Perry County, is a multimedia news organization with a circulation of 3,800. Like many newspapers, The Perry County Tribune, since being established in 1871, has witnessed several changes in ownership - but, one thing that has always remained is the dedication of reporting fair and honest local news. The Perry County Tribune originally started in an office over Thomas Drake’s store on East Main Street in Somerset, and was then known as the Somerset Tribune. In 1873 the paper was moved to the county seat, renamed the New Lexington Tribune, and then later became the Perry County Tribune. When it comes to advertising, the Tribune is second to none in the area. The Tribune’s advertising staff is available to assist advertisers in their planning, designing and choosing the most effective way to reach potential customers. Whether it be print ads or online, the Tribune delivers with up-to-date online stories and breaking news from around the area, and can be found at perrydaily.com The combination of paid circulation, home delivery, as well as responsive readership adds up to an advertising medium that is innovative, cost-effective,and generates sales for its advertisers. The Perry County Tribune’s circulation is 3,800; with the Tribune Shopping News, being distributed each Sunday (through DCS) to 10,500 homes in Perry and surrounding counties. The electronic edition of the Perry County Tribune, www.perrydaily.com, was launched September 2008. The Tribune was purchased by Adams Publishing Group in Minneapolis, MN in March 2014, along with six other southeastern Ohio newspapers - The Athens Messenger, Circleville Herald, Jackson County Times-Journal, The News Watchman (Waverly), Vinton County Courier and Logan Daily News. The Tribune’s news coverage includes all of Perry County, and our sports staff covers all four area high schools; New Lexington, Sheridan, Crooksville in the Muskingum Valley League (MVL), as well as various recreational sports and features. Miller High School is part of the Tri-Valley League which includes several high schools in the districts area. When it comes to community involvement several staff members serve on committees and boards within the county which include: the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Newspaper Association (ONA), Home and Garden Show, Mother/Daughter Expo, Baseball Hall of Fame, Breakfast with Santa, Perry County Cancer Alliance, Fairview Assisted Living (Perry County Home), Perry County Gun Bash and Perry County Fair. The Perry County Tribune is available through the U.S. Postal Service as well as newsstands, local retail businesses and at the office, which is located at 399 Lincoln Park Dr. in New Lexington, Ohio. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deb Hutmire joined the Perry County Tribune staff in February, 1993. In 1997, former Tribune owner Gary Hirt, promoted her to Publisher/Managing Editor. Prior to joining the Tribune staff, Hutmire was employed for 17 years at the Zanesville Times Recorder, and served as editor of the Perry County Recorder, a weekly newspaper. Over the past 35 years, Hutmire has been active in several community projects, such as establishing the Christmas Walk in New Lexington, and Downtown Merchants Association; Perry County Chamber of Commerce, New Lexington Tree Commission, Fairview Assisted Living Christmas Club Board and the Perry County Cancer Alliance. Hutmire's hobbies include; riding the Ohio bike trails with family and friends, boating on Burr Oak, and gardening. Deb Hutmire Editor dhutmire@perrytribune.com 740-342-4121 ext. 106 Brenda Carney is the Business Manager for the Perry County Tribune. She has been with the Tribune since 1998 when she became the Southern Perry County correspondent. A native of Georgia, Brenda moved to this area in 1993 with her husband Gary. The couple have been married for 25 years and have four children and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys learning about the local history and participating in community events. Brenda Carney Business manager bcarney@perrytribune.com 740-342-4121 ext. 103 Bill Rockwell is the sports editor at the Perry County Tribune, a position he has held since 2002. Before that he worked in radio and television at WYBZ and WHIZ in Zanesville and at the Coshocton Tribune. Bill is a graduate of Ohio University Zanesville and Zanesville High School. Bill Rockwell Sports editor sports@perrytribune.com 740-342-4121 ext. 112 Casey Sargel joined the Tribune staff in October 2012 as a sports reporter. She is a graduate of Colonel Crawford High School and Ohio University. She is originally from Bucyrus, Ohio, and moved to New Lexington in July 2012. In her spare time, Casey enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Casey Sargel Sports/General News Reporter csargel@perrytribune.com 740-342-4121 Pete Dennis is the sales trainer and advertising director for APG Media of Ohio. Dennis previously worked as an advertising and marketing account executive for WBNS TV in Columbus. Pete Dennis Sales Director pdennis@athensmessenger.com 740-592-6612 ext. 212 Rusty Smith joined the staff at the Tribune in July 2012. A graduate of New Lexington High School, he obtained his degree from Ohio University. Prior to joining the staff, Rusty worked with Perry County residents in a variety of occupations, most recently at the ABLE/GED Instructor with Perry County ABLE. Rusty resides in Somerset with his wife, Jody and their nine children...”Eight isn’t enough but nine is fine,” stated Rusty. In his spare time, Rusty enjoys all sports, and is a board member of the Somerset Youth Organization, as well as serves a 4-H advisor. Rusty Smith Account executive rsmith@perrytribune.com 740-342-4121 ext. 104