Following the unexpected death of Clyde Briggs (right), 60, former publisher of The Johnstown Breeze, former co-workers paid tribute to Briggs by writing about him. Five journalists and former journalists salute their mentor in this unique collection of stories that provides a glimpse into the practices of one small weekly newspaper. Briggs owned from 1980 to 1997 with his wife Ardis Briggs. (Read more)
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Weekly newspaper publisher remembered
Following the unexpected death of Clyde Briggs (right), 60, former publisher of The Johnstown Breeze, former co-workers paid tribute to Briggs by writing about him. Five journalists and former journalists salute their mentor in this unique collection of stories that provides a glimpse into the practices of one small weekly newspaper. Briggs owned from 1980 to 1997 with his wife Ardis Briggs. (Read more)
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