| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Pamplin Media Group |
| Publisher | Al Herriges |
| Editor | Justin Much |
| Sports editor | Tanner Russ |
| Staff writers | 2 |
| Founded | 1888[1] |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 1585 N. Pacific Hwy., Suite H Woodburn, Oregon 97071 United States |
| Circulation | 5,254 (as of 2022)[2] |
| Website | woodburnindependent |
The Woodburn Independent is a weekly paper published in Woodburn, Oregon, United States, and also covering the cities of Hubbard, Aurora, Donald, Gervais, St. Paul and Mt. Angel, and the surrounding area of Marion County.[3] The Independent was founded in 1888.[1] It is published on Wednesdays by Pamplin Media Group.[1]
History[edit]
The paper was established by Leonard H. McMahan on December 1, 1888.[4][5] According to the newspaper's staff As of 2014[update], the paper preceded the incorporation of Woodburn by about 9 months, and initially read more like a gossip sheet than a news source.[5] McMahan went on to become a member of the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1923 Legislature, and a Marion County Circuit Judge from 1924 to 1943.[4] His former home in Salem is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the David McCully House.
In 1999, Saturday editions were added, but the bi-weekly publication ceased on August 31, 2011, and the paper reverted to Wednesday-only issues.
In January 2013, the paper was sold to the Pamplin Media Group along with five other papers owned by Eagle Newspapers.[6][7] The Independent sued the city of Salem when the city denied access to records of a 2017 arrest for child abuse. The newspaper lost the initial case, but won on appeal in September 2018.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Woodburn Independent". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Pamplin Media Group: Media Kit 2022" (PDF). 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Our Newspaper". Woodburn Independent. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ a b "Portrait: Judge L. H. McMahan". Oregon State Library. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ a b Independent staff (2014). "The Independent celebrates 125 years" (PDF). Oregon Publisher Quarterly.
- ^ "Pamplin Media Group acquires 6 weekly papers from Eagle Newspapers". The Oregonian. January 8, 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ Giegerich, Andy (January 8, 2013). "Pamplin Media buys more papers". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ Editorial (September 7, 2018). "Editorial: Police reports are not exempt from disclosure". The Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-09-10.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Information on Leonard Harl McMahan from Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries
- Historic images relating to L. H. McMahan from the Salem Public Library