Two McClatchy Kansas City Publications to Close

The Blue Springs Journal and Belton Star Herald will close effective May 11th, 2011 and May 12th, 2011, respectively, per kansascity.com.  These two weekly publications are owned by McClatchy and cover Kansas City suburbs.

Modesto Bee Changes Page Size

The Modesto Bee, a McClatchy Publication, converted to a 44-Inch Web size effective with today's edition (Tuesday, August 31st, 2010) per Editor & Publisher.

Macon Telegraph Changes to 44" Web

McClatchy Newspapers announced that the Macon Telegraph, its TMC product the Bibbs Extra and the Warner Robins Rev-Up will convert to a 44" Web on November 17th, 2009.

Fresno Bee Changes to a 44" Web

Effective June 30th, the Fresno Bee moved to a 44" web.

Raleigh News and Observer Changes to 44" web

On Monday, August 17, The News & Observer and its network of nine community papers will convert to a 44" web width. This slightly narrower format is in line with changes taking place with many newspapers throughout the country. Readers in those markets have enjoyed a more convenient size newspaper, and the newsprint savings will help maintain our continued commitment to coverage of local news. All sections of our paper will be based on a six-column format.

San Luis Obispo Tribune size change

San Luis Obispo Tribune has moved to a 44” web width

Miami Herald moves to 44" Web

As of July 7, 2009, The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald will begin publishing on a smaller web width size - a change from 48 to 44 inches.

As a result of the new width, all sections in The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald - ROP, Tabloid and Classified - will be formatted in six columns. Column widths in all sections will be identical; as such, ad sizes will also be consistent across sections.

The size modification will not affect newspaper content.