The Daily Progress on Monday reduced its employee complement by six in an effort to adapt its operations to continued changes in the marketplace. A sister newspaper in Waynesboro, the News Virginian, also reduced its complement by one on Monday, according to Lawrence McConnell, regional publisher for the newspapers.
“Our newspapers continue to face unprecedented economic challenges during this prolonged recession,” McConnell said. The reduction in force saw four positions eliminated in the Progress newsroom and two in advertising. The Waynesboro paper eliminated one newsroom position.
Full-time employees have been offered severance packages. “Our decision to part with these valued employees was difficult, and we very much appreciate their contributions to our newspapers,” he said.
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