Times-Courier


History

The first courier newspaper was published in Charleston in 1830. In 1863 the name changed to the Plaindealer. In the early 1900's it was purchased by The Charleston Daily News while Betty Boyer, publisher of The Daily Times, bought the Times Courier in 1972.

 

Nature of Business

The Times Courier prints a newspaper six mornings a week. The papers are usually around 24 pages.

 

Qualities & Skills Needed for Employment

The skills required by a worker depend on the department they work in. All departments have to have good people skills since they work with people in news, advertising, and circulation.

 

Impact of Changing Technologies

Everything done at the Times Courier is done on computers. Some news is received by satellite dish.

 

Vision for 2020

Computers will be increasingly important. They may not print a newspaper that is delivered to the doorstep each morning, but they believe they will continue to gather and package information for subscribers.


Times Courier

307 Sixth St.

Charleston, IL 61920

(217) 345-7085


Special thanks to Mr. Bill Lair (Managing Editor) for supplying information to assist us with this project.

Team members: Courtney Bales & Kara Bailey

Return to Charleston, IL: A 2020 Vision