Type Weekly Editor Catherine Galioto Founded 1995 | Editor-in-chief Jason Allentoff | |
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Owner(s) Micromedia Publications, Inc. Founders Stewart Swann, Robyn Weber | ||
Micromedia Publications is the publisher of seven weekly newspapers based in Monmouth/Ocean County, New Jersey. The newspapers cover Howell Township, Jackson Township, Toms River, Manchester Township, Brick Township, Berkeley Township, Lacey Township, Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Long Beach Island. The newspapers are published every Saturday and are distributed through various distribution methods. All seven newspapers are a free press.
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History
In 1995, Stewart Swann and Robyn Weber founded the company by launching The Manchester Times. The company introduced The Berkeley Times (1996), The Lakewood Times (1998) (ceased publication in 2002), The Jackson Times (2000), The Brick Times (2002), The Howell Times (2004), The Toms River Times (2005) and The Lacey Barnegat Times (2010), now The Southern Ocean Times (2013).
The news editor is Catherine Galioto. The general manager/editor-in-chief is Jason Allentoff, formerly of Townsquare Media.
Coverage Area
The newspapers cover Howell Township, Adelphia, Farmingdale, Ramtown, Jackson Township, Plumsted Township, New Egypt, Lakewood Township, Brick Township, Toms River, Island Heights, Lavallette, Manchester Township, Lakehurst, Whiting, Berkeley Township, Holiday City, Pine Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Bayville, Lanoka Harbor, Lacey Township, Forked River, Waretown, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, Stafford Township, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, Beach Haven West, Eagleswood and Long Beach Island.
Distribution
All seven of Micromedia's newspapers are distributed free in Monmouth/Ocean County, New Jersey. In addition to the print editions, Micromedia newspapers can be found online through the issuu service.
Radio
Micromedia has a special arrangement with WBNJ in Barnegat Township. During drivetime, the station broadcasts newscasts that contain Micromedia news content.
Anniversary Honors
On Micromedia's 20th anniversary, Ocean County Freeholders Gerry P. Little and Joseph H. Vicari presented the owners and staff with a proclamation marking the occasion. Senator Christopher J. Connors was on hand for the ceremony. Towns including Toms River and Berkeley Township also marked the event with special mentions at their respective council meetings.