New Jersey’s largest paper ends daily print editions but will continue online

Star-Ledger’s owner said decision was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and reduced demand for print copiesThe owner of New Jersey’s largest newspaper says it will stop publishing a daily print version of the paper early next year, but its online version will continue.The Newark Morning Ledger Co said the decision announced on Wednesday was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and reduced demand for print copies of the Star-Ledger. Two other daily New Jersey newspapers are also expected to end their print publications in the coming months, while a fourth daily newspaper, the Jersey Journal, is expected to cease publication altogether. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-31 01:54:30 UTC ]
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