![]() In 2021, his expertise in advertising had him tapped to serve Ogden in the advertising leadership role. In late 2019, Waite was promoted to group publisher over the company's five-paper region. Waite served the Register and Reflector for six years, seeing the publications through their transition into Ogden's ownership in 2019. "You are going to see new products, ideas and ways of engaging audiences, just as the Reflector has always strived to accomplish." "We're not going to sit on our hands," Speer said. In the leadership team of Kridelbaugh, Jenney, Matt Westerhold, group executive editor, and Joe Centers, community editor, Speer said he is fortunate to be working alongside a group of such veteran news leaders, who share passion for the industry and vision for its future. I am grateful to also work for a company who believes in the importance of local publications." We are going to continue to leverage our strengths and work together. "There are some incredibly creative people who work for us who care deeply about their communities and the success of our publications. "I am blown away by the talent and professionalism in our group," Speer said. His column appears in the Register and Reflector on most weeks. Speer has spent time in the Sandusky area during the past few years, working with Waite and his team on various cross-property projects. "I am passionate about our industry and our communities and will tirelessly work to make our products as strong as possible." "The Norwalk Reflector is a very respected publication, and does a tremendous job covering its community while providing multi-media marketing platforms," Speer said. His all-time coaching record in the NFL stands at 167-53-8 over 17 seasons, with eight league championships.Speer has served as local publisher of The Courier in Findlay, The Advertiser-Tribune in Tiffin and Review Times in Fostoria since December 2019, and will oversee the operations in Sandusky, Norwalk, Findlay, Tiffin and Fostoria. He retired from coaching in 1975 but remained as president of the Bengals organization until his death in 1991.īrown was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. Brown, Football Trailblazer and Innovator," will display text on both sides of the standard bronze marker.įirst coach of the namesake Cleveland NFL team and a co-founder and first coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, Brown began his Ohio coaching career at Massillon before moving on to Ohio State, where, in 1942, he led the Buckeyes to the first of their eight national championships. The Ohio Historical Marker, titled "Paul E. The back side of the wall, facing Suhr Park itself, will be etched to look like the façade of a football stadium. The granite wall behind Brown's statue will list the coach's notable accomplishments and innovations to the game of football in America. The likeness of Brown is based on an artist's rendering created by city business owners Kevin Hipp of Franklin Monument and Trevor Rood of Foghorn Designs. "We think everyone will be impressed by the final result." "Those photos of the work in progress are exciting to see," she added. He is the only surviving son of Eugene and Ida Belle Brown, who lived on West Elm Street when Paul was born on September 7, 1908. The design has been approved by Mike Brown, owner and general manager of the Cincinnati Bengals. Photos of the clay model show how the life-size sculpture is shaping up, Root noted. In December, the committee sent a $25,000 payment to the Pennsylvania company crafting Brown's statue. "We're so grateful to every single donor for their generosity." "That 145 people - in addition to the 23 major benefactors - chose to support our vision to commemorate Paul Brown as a citizen of Norwalk is really heart-warming," said Kathy Root, committee chairman. Several contributors from well beyond the Norwalk area said they participated after hearing or reading about the Paul Brown statue project in the news. Of those 23 benefactors, three wish to remain anonymous for their combined total of $105,000.ĭozens of donors bought a brick paver in either of two sizes, a granite square, or a commemorative mug - with some purchasing all three. Major sponsors who donated $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 will have their business or name engraved on the front of the stadium wall. The site for these and an Ohio Historical Marker is set for the front of Suhr Park across from the library. The committee began its efforts in earnest last September with a goal of $100,000 to commission the statue and pay for other elements, including a granite wall that will resemble a football stadium and park benches. ![]()
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