columbus dispatch

Columbus, Ohio 43215

United States Circulation 199,524 Daily

334,422 Sunday[1] ISSN 1074-097X Website: dispatch.com

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, 1871. It has been the only mainstream daily newspaper in the city since The Columbus Citizen-Journal stopped printing in 1985.

The C-J ("See-Jay"), as it was known, was beholden to the Dispatch for its printing facilities, and controversy surrounded the C-J's demise.

The Dispatch and the various WBNS stations (WBNS (AM), WBNS-FM, and WBNS-TV) are privately owned by the Wolfe family. Although this concentration of media ownership might seem to be afoul of the Federal Communications Commission's cross-ownership rules, the family was granted an exemption because their ownership pre-dated the regulations. The Dispatch Broadcast Group also includes WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, an affiliate of NBC, and the "Ohio News Network" cable news channel.

John F. Wolfe is the newspaper's publisher.[2] Michael F. Curtin is the associate publisher emeritus, Michael J. Fiorile is the chief operating officer, and Benjamin Marrison is the editor.[3] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Iranian cartoon controversy 3 External links 4 References //

History

The paper is seen as having a conservative slant.[4][5][6] The paper's last endorsement of a Democrat as a Presidential candidate, was for the reelection of Woodrow Wilson in 1916.[7] More recently, coverage has been more inclusive of the diverse Columbus community [4] (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. For example, the Dispatch endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland in the 2006 Ohio elections.[8]

Additionally, the paper was involved in a widely published hoax involving Tina Resch in 1984.[9] The paper claimed that Resch was able to perform telekinesis on objects in her home. The famous "flying telephone" picture taken by Fred Shannon was circulated by the AP throughout the world.

The sections of the Dispatch include the Front Page, Metro, Sports and Life. The Flip Side is on the back page of the Life section, and the Business section is on the back page and inside back page of the Sports section. Food and Now! are sections included in the Wednesday paper, while Science is published on Tuesdays. Historic Columbus Dispatch building at 34 South Third Street, across from the Ohio state capitol building. Originally the Dispatch and Columbus Citizen Journal were published at this location. The CJ is gone and the Dispatch is published at a modern color