Schurz Communications

General information

Schurz Communications, Inc., is a Mishawaka, Indiana-based news and information company that consists of broadband and cable, newspaper publishing and digital media.

The company publishes daily and weekly newspapers in medium and small markets. It also owns cable companies and phone directories. Geographically, Schurz Communications has a presence in Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.

It all began in 1872 when Alfred B. Miller and Elmer Crockett founded the South Bend, Ind. Tribune. The Tribune is still the flagship property and family members held Editor & Publisher positions there for five generations. Schurz newspapers have a long tradition of editorial excellence, technical innovation and a commitment to the highest standards for quality and excellence in journalism.

The company emerged as a broadcast pioneer in 1922 with the launch of WGAZ Radio (now WSBT) in South Bend. WSBT Television began broadcasting in 1952. The first property acquisition was the Herald-Mail in Hagerstown, MD in 1960. Antietam Cable TV in Hagerstown was acquired in 1968. The first television acquisition was WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, VA in 1969.

Our corporate executives and management personnel are: Scott C. Schurz, Sr., Chairman & Director; Todd F. Schurz, President and CEO & Director; Scott C. Schurz, Jr., Vice President of Human Resources and Administration & Director; Chris Dautel, Director of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, Cory Bollinger, Vice President of Publishing; Michelle Wright, Vice President of Information Technology; Gesumino A. Agostino, CFO and Senior Vice President; Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President; JB Ozuna, Vice President of Digital; Melissa Lock, Director of Human Resources and Edgar Manriquez, Assistant Controller.

Our companies put great emphasis on seeking the truth and sharing it with others. Our purpose is to provide a better understanding of the world so that our readers, viewers and users are more informed and can positively impact our communities and society.