One of the most enjoyable things about the Cook County News-Herald’s 120th anniversary open house was the opportunity to visit with former News-Herald staffer Dick Gilbertsen. Dick shared this photo of himself with publisher John Blackwell. Dick began working as a “printers’ devil” in 1948. Blackwell is the man who gave the paper its current name, in 1907. Dick is the longest serving News-Herald employee, working at the paper from 1948 – 2000. Ade Toftey had the second longest tenure. Ade and his wife, Bertha, owned the paper from 1930 to 1971.
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@boreal.org; or stop by our office at 15 First Avenue West.
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