The Wayne Independent

The Wayne Independent
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
OwnerGannett
PublisherMichelle Fleece
EditorMelissa Lee
FoundedFebruary 7, 1878; 148 years ago (1878-02-07), as Wayne Semi-Weekly Independent
Ceased publication
2019 (2019)
Headquarters220 Eighth Street,
Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431, United States
Circulation2,500 daily
ISSN0899-479X
WebsiteWayneIndependent.com

The Wayne Independent was an American daily newspaper published Tuesdays through Saturdays in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. It was owned by Gannett.

It was the only daily serving Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was founded as a semiweekly publication in 1878.

History

In 1986, the newspaper was purchased by Roy H. Park and his media conglomerate Park Communications.

References

  1. 1 2 "About The Wayne Independent". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Park buys largest thrice-weekly paper". Sapulpa Herald. April 9, 1986. p. 3. Retrieved March 17, 2026.