Wick Communications

06/03/2026

As we celebrate 100 years of Wick Communications, we're also taking time to honor the rich history of the newspapers that helped shape our company and the communities they serve.

Every headline, photograph, and story has played a role in preserving local history and keeping communities connected. This look back at the Wenatchee World highlights the people and dedication that have inspired generations to stay true to the mission of local journalism.

Join us in celebrating the legacy that brought us here and the future we're continuing to write together.

05/30/2026

🎉🎉💥Wick Communications Receives Grant from Local Media Association and Family Independent Media Sustainability Group to Launch Newsroom Text Messaging Service.

"Local news organizations can no longer afford to rely on platforms they don't control to reach their audiences," said Alessia Alaimo, Senior Product Manager at Wick Communications. "Text messaging gives us a direct line to our most engaged readers, and the data we collect through this program belongs entirely to us and to the communities we serve."

https://www.wickcommunications.com/category/news/lma-fims-grant-wick-text-service

05/29/2026

Wick Communications, owner of the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, announced the sale of frontiersman.com to the Mat-Su Sentinel.

With its headquarters in Wasilla, the Frontiersman has been a primary source of news for the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and surrounding communities for decades. The Frontiersman printed its first edition in 1947.

https://www.wickcommunications.com/category/news/frontiersman-sold-to-matsu-sentinel

Wick Communications, owner of the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, announced the sale of frontiersman.com to the Mat-Su Sentinel . With its headquarters in Wasilla, the Frontiersman has been a primary source of news for the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and surrounding communities for decades. The Fro

05/21/2026

From selling books off a bicycle to purchasing a newspaper, the origins of Wick Communications are built on hard work, a little naivety, and a lot of heart!

Walt Wick shares the story of his father and uncle working their way through college to eventually take a leap of faith to buy the Niles Times and start a lasting legacy.

05/14/2026

The tools we use to tell your stories look a lot different today than they did 100 years ago, but the 'why' remains the same. Local news is a vital part of every community, and for 100 years, Wick Communications has been proud to be a part of it.

05/07/2026

Conviction means standing for what you believe in, even when it’s unpopular.

Wick Communications founder James Wick headed his university newspaper. Just before WWI, he published an editorial opposing the war, a move that sparked an uproar on campus and ultimately cost him his Phi Beta Kappa induction.

But character is also shown through action. When the war arrived, Jim was among the first to volunteer for service.

04/30/2026

A century of Wick Communications is rooted in the power of words.

In 1984, Robert Wick and his brother Walter Wick helped establish the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University—a space dedicated to uplifting voices, inspiring creativity, and fostering connection through poetry.

What began as a deeply personal tribute has grown into a nationally recognized program supporting writers, students, and communities across the country.

For 100 years, Wick has believed in the impact of storytelling—whether in print, online, or through poetry—to bring people together and share meaningful experiences.

Learn more at https://www.kent.edu/wick/history-wick-poetry-center

04/23/2026

Celebrating 100 years of Wick Communications means honoring the creativity that shaped its legacy.

Long before digital media, storytelling took many forms—and for Robert Wick, it was sculpture. His intricate botanical works didn’t just capture nature—they reflected a deep appreciation for detail, beauty, and craftsmanship.

That same spirit lives on today in everything Wick Communications creates: thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in community.

From art to journalism, the Wick legacy has always been about shaping stories that last.

Learn more at https://www.wickcommunications.com/

04/16/2026

100 years. Countless stories. One enduring mission.

From a single newspaper purchase in 1926 to a multi-generational media company, Wick Communications has spent a century keeping communities informed, connected, and inspired.

Want to see how it all unfolded? Explore the full timeline and discover the moments that shaped the Wick legacy at https://www.wickcommunications.com/history-timeline

03/11/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate 100 years of Wick Communications!

Since our founding in 1926, we’ve grown from a single newspaper into a multi-generational legacy dedicated to keeping local communities connected. Looking back at the last century, we are so proud of where we started and where we are going.

The company’s early years were defined by the brothers' tenacious spirit—selling books across the Midwest to fund their education and James’s bold reporting from behind the Iron Curtain, where he famously received a personal telegram from Joseph Stalin. Over the decades, the second generation, Walter and Robert Wick, expanded the footprint from North Carolina to Arizona while championing civic causes, such as funding local polio vaccinations and successfully campaigning to close a polluting copper smelter. Beyond the newsroom, the family’s influence extended into the arts through Robert’s renowned botanical sculptures and the founding of the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University.

Today, under the leadership of CEO Josh O’Connor and President Francis Wick, the company is navigating the digital frontier. By securing Google News Initiative awards for innovative community platforms like NABUR and spearheading AI-driven archive digitization through the Lenfest Institute, Wick Communications continues to honor its century-long commitment to keeping local communities informed and connected.

Thank you to our readers, partners, and communities for a century of trust. We are so excited for the journey ahead. Here’s to the next 100 years.

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