AUGUSTA, Ga.— York News-Times General Manager Greg Awtry has been named publisher for the Morris-owned daily newspaper in Nebraska. The announcement was made by William S. Morris IV, Morris Publishing Group president and chief executive officer, and is effective immediately.

Awtry was named general manager in September 2004, after having served as advertising director for the newspaper. Prior to working for Morris, Awtry spent five years as sales director for Security First Bank in Nebraska and South Dakota. Prior to that, Awtry spent 21 years in retail sales, management and store ownership with Wohl Shoe Company and Cozard Bootery.

"During his time as general manager, Greg has demonstrated solid leadership and unwavering loyalty for the York News-Times and its readers," Morris said. "He has a strong vision for the future of the newspaper and the skills necessary to make that vision a reality."

Michael C. Traynor, vice president of newspapers, Western Publishing Group, said, "Greg has provided outstanding leadership since his arrival in York. He has built a strong team and worked diligently to enhance the content of the newspaper while seeking out new opportunities to serve our customers in York. Greg has a strong drive to make the York News-Times the best community newspaper in Nebraska and we are very pleased with his efforts."

Morris Publishing Group, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morris Communications Company, LLC, a privately held media company based in Augusta, Ga. Morris Publishing Group was formed in 2001 and assumed the operations of the newspaper business segment of its parent, Morris Communications Co. Morris Publishing Group publishes 27 daily, 13 non-daily and numerous free community newspapers in the United States.

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Karen F. Randall
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