Article: New publisher named at the Akron Beacon Journal.

Byline: Jim Mackinnon

Jun. 7--The Akron Beacon Journal has its first female publisher in its 168-year history.

Edward Moss, named publisher last August shortly after the Beacon Journal was bought by Black Press Ltd., unexpectedly resigned Thursday to accept what he said is an "unsolicited business opportunity."

Andrea Mathewson, vice president of production at the Beacon Journal and a 29-year veteran of the paper, was promoted to publisher effective immediately.

"A few minutes ago I met with the senior managers at our company and informed them that I have made a very difficult decision to leave the Beacon Journal," Moss wrote in an ...

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