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Study Guide: The Beaver County Times: A Regional Media Study

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The Beaver County Times: A Regional Media Study Study Guide

The Beaver County Times: Foundational Identity and Current Operations

The Beaver County Times is a weekly publication primarily focused on national news, with its headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is a daily newspaper, not a weekly publication, and it is headquartered in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, not Pittsburgh.

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In April 1997, The Beaver County Times altered its printing schedule from morning to evening.

Answer: False

Explanation: In April 1997, The Beaver County Times switched its printing schedule from an evening print to a morning print, not the other way around.

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Archival issues of The Beaver County Times are exclusively available for viewing at the newspaper's physical offices.

Answer: False

Explanation: Archival issues of The Beaver County Times are available for online viewing at Google News, not exclusively at the newspaper's physical offices.

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The OCLC number 14348988 is associated with The Beaver County Times, functioning as a unique identifier for library cataloging.

Answer: True

Explanation: The OCLC number 14348988 is indeed the unique identifier for The Beaver County Times in library cataloging systems.

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The Beaver County Times is published in Canada and primarily uses French as its publication language.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is published in the United States and its primary language of publication is English.

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The offices of The Beaver County Times are specifically identified as being located in Aliquippa in the provided image caption.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image caption identifies the offices of The Beaver County Times as being located in Bridgewater, not Aliquippa, although Aliquippa is its primary publication location.

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The Beaver County Times is the sole newspaper covering Beaver County, signifying its primary role in local news dissemination.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is noted as the sole newspaper covering Beaver County, highlighting its central role in local news.

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The Beaver County Times has produced online video series including 'Game On' and 'History in a Minute'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver County Times has indeed produced online video series such as 'Game On' and 'History in a Minute,' among others.

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The official website for The Beaver County Times is bctimes.com.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official website for The Beaver County Times is timesonline.com, not bctimes.com.

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The Beaver County Times is published in English, catering to a predominantly English-speaking audience.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is published in English, as stated in the source material.

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What is the publication type of The Beaver County Times?

Answer: A daily newspaper

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is identified as a daily newspaper.

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Where is The Beaver County Times primarily published and headquartered?

Answer: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is published and headquartered in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

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What alteration was made to The Beaver County Times' printing schedule in April 1997?

Answer: It switched from evening to morning print.

Explanation: In April 1997, the paper switched its printing schedule from an evening print to a morning print.

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Which of the following online video series was produced by The Beaver County Times?

Answer: The Times Today

Explanation: The Beaver County Times produced 'The Times Today' as its flagship news program, among other online video series.

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Where are archival issues of The Beaver County Times accessible online?

Answer: Google News

Explanation: Archival issues of The Beaver County Times can be viewed online at Google News.

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What is the OCLC number associated with The Beaver County Times?

Answer: 14348988

Explanation: The OCLC number for The Beaver County Times is 14348988.

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In which country is The Beaver County Times published?

Answer: United States

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is published in the United States.

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What specific location is identified as the offices of The Beaver County Times in the provided image caption?

Answer: Bridgewater

Explanation: The image caption explicitly states that the offices of The Beaver County Times are located in Bridgewater.

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What is the primary role of The Beaver County Times within Beaver County?

Answer: To be the sole newspaper covering Beaver County.

Explanation: The Beaver County Times serves as the sole newspaper covering Beaver County, indicating its primary role in providing local news and information.

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What language is utilized for the publication of The Beaver County Times?

Answer: English

Explanation: The Beaver County Times is published in English.

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Evolutionary History of Beaver County Newspapers

The Beaver Minerva, established in 1807, is widely regarded as the first newspaper published in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver Minerva, founded in 1807, is indeed believed to be the first newspaper ever published in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

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Michael Weyland founded The Daily Times, a direct predecessor to The Beaver County Times, in 1851.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael Weyland founded The Beaver Times in 1851, not The Daily Times. The Daily Times was the name of the newspaper from 1909 to 1946.

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The Beaver Times was renamed The Beaver Argus in 1895 and subsequently became The Daily Times from 1909 to 1946.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver Times was indeed published from 1851 to 1895, then changed to the Beaver Argus, and later became The Daily Times from 1909 to 1946.

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S. W. Calkins acquired The Daily Times in 1946 and immediately renamed it The Beaver County Times.

Answer: False

Explanation: S. W. Calkins acquired The Daily Times in 1946 and combined it with the Aliquippa Gazette to form The Beaver Valley Times. It was renamed The Beaver County Times in 1957 after another acquisition.

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The Beaver County Times eliminated its final daily competitor in Beaver County by acquiring The News Tribune of Beaver Falls in 1979.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1979, The Beaver County Times purchased The News Tribune of Beaver Falls, thereby eliminating its last remaining daily competitor in the county.

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S. W. Calkins acquired the Ambridge Daily Citizen in 1943, which he later combined with The Daily Times.

Answer: False

Explanation: S. W. Calkins acquired the Aliquippa Gazette in 1943, not the Ambridge Daily Citizen. The Ambridge Daily Citizen was acquired in 1957 by The Beaver Valley Times.

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The Beaver Valley Times acquired the Ambridge Daily Citizen in 1957, a transaction that resulted in its renaming as The Beaver County Times.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Beaver Valley Times acquired the Ambridge Daily Citizen in 1957, and this acquisition indeed led to its renaming as The Beaver County Times.

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The Beaver County Times operated under the name The Beaver Valley Times for 11 years, from 1946 to 1957.

Answer: True

Explanation: The combined paper was known as The Beaver Valley Times from 1946 until 1957, which is a period of 11 years.

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What was the name of the earliest predecessor of The Beaver County Times, established in 1807?

Answer: Beaver Minerva

Explanation: The Beaver Minerva, founded in 1807, is recognized as the earliest predecessor of The Beaver County Times.

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Who founded The Beaver Times, a notable predecessor to the current newspaper?

Answer: Michael Weyland

Explanation: Michael Weyland founded The Beaver Times.

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During what period was The Beaver Times published under its original name before its renaming to The Beaver Argus?

Answer: 1851 to 1895

Explanation: The Beaver Times was published under its original name from 1851 to 1895 before it was changed to the Beaver Argus.

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What was the title of the newspaper during the period of 1909 to 1946?

Answer: The Daily Times

Explanation: From 1909 to 1946, the newspaper was known as The Daily Times.

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Who acquired The Daily Times in 1946?

Answer: S. W. Calkins

Explanation: S. W. Calkins acquired The Daily Times in 1946.

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Which other newspaper did S. W. Calkins combine with The Daily Times following his 1946 acquisition?

Answer: Aliquippa Gazette

Explanation: S. W. Calkins combined The Daily Times with his 1943 acquisition, the Aliquippa Gazette.

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Describe the process by which the newspaper transitioned to its current name, The Beaver County Times.

Answer: It acquired the Ambridge Daily Citizen in 1957.

Explanation: The newspaper became The Beaver County Times in 1957 after acquiring the Ambridge Daily Citizen.

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In what year did The Beaver County Times eliminate its last remaining daily competitor in Beaver County?

Answer: 1979

Explanation: The Beaver County Times purchased The News Tribune of Beaver Falls in 1979, which was its last remaining daily competitor in the county.

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What is the historical significance of the Beaver Minerva in the context of Beaver County newspapers?

Answer: It is believed to be the first newspaper ever published in Beaver County.

Explanation: The Beaver Minerva, founded in 1807, is generally believed to have been the first newspaper ever published in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

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What was the name of the newspaper acquired by S. W. Calkins in 1943, which was subsequently combined with The Daily Times?

Answer: Aliquippa Gazette

Explanation: S. W. Calkins acquired the Aliquippa Gazette in 1943, which he later combined with The Daily Times.

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Which newspaper did The Beaver Valley Times acquire in 1957, leading to its renaming as The Beaver County Times?

Answer: Ambridge Daily Citizen

Explanation: The Beaver Valley Times acquired the Ambridge Daily Citizen in 1957, which led to its renaming as The Beaver County Times.

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Corporate Trajectories and Contemporary Challenges

GateHouse Media acquired Calkins Media, the owner of The Beaver County Times, in 2017, and subsequently merged into Gannett in 2019.

Answer: True

Explanation: GateHouse Media acquired Calkins Media in 2017, and then GateHouse Media itself merged into Gannett in 2019, making Gannett the ultimate owner.

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Since the 2017 ownership changes, The Beaver County Times has experienced an expansion in staff and an increase in newspaper coverage.

Answer: False

Explanation: Since the 2017 ownership changes, The Beaver County Times has, in fact, experienced massive cuts in staff and a reduction in newspaper coverage.

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John Jeffry Louis III serves as the chairman of Gannett, the current owner of The Beaver County Times.

Answer: True

Explanation: John Jeffry Louis III is indeed listed as the chairman of Gannett, the parent company of The Beaver County Times.

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Gannett's national assets include The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gannett's national assets include USA Today and its subsidiaries, not The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal.

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The Akron Beacon Journal and The Cincinnati Enquirer are examples of regional daily newspapers owned by Gannett.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal and The Cincinnati Enquirer are explicitly listed as regional daily newspapers owned by Gannett.

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BridgeTower Media, a component of Gannett's network, publishes business publications such as the Daily Journal of Commerce (Oregon) and Long Island Business News.

Answer: True

Explanation: BridgeTower Media, part of Gannett's network, publishes these business publications, among others.

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Newsquest, a division of Gannett's network, publishes The Herald (Glasgow) and The Northern Echo in the United Kingdom.

Answer: True

Explanation: Newsquest, a part of Gannett, publishes these daily newspapers in the United Kingdom.

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Archant and Journal Media Group are listed as predecessors to Gannett, involved in its acquisition chain.

Answer: True

Explanation: Archant and Journal Media Group are indeed listed as predecessors to Gannett, indicating their role in the company's acquisition history.

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Who is the current corporate owner of The Beaver County Times?

Answer: Gannett

Explanation: Gannett is the current owner of The Beaver County Times.

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What impact has been observed on The Beaver County Times following the 2017 ownership changes?

Answer: Massive cuts in staff and reduced newspaper coverage.

Explanation: Since 2017, The Beaver County Times has experienced massive cuts in staff and a reduction in its newspaper coverage.

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Who is the chairman of Gannett, the parent company of The Beaver County Times?

Answer: John Jeffry Louis III

Explanation: John Jeffry Louis III is listed as the chairman of Gannett.

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Which of these is a national asset owned by Gannett in the United States?

Answer: USA Today

Explanation: USA Today is listed as one of Gannett's national assets in the United States.

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Which of the following regional daily newspapers is owned by Gannett?

Answer: The Arizona Republic

Explanation: The Arizona Republic is listed among the regional daily newspapers owned by Gannett.

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Which business publication is part of BridgeTower Media, an entity within the Gannett network?

Answer: Long Island Business News

Explanation: Long Island Business News is listed as a business publication under BridgeTower Media, a part of Gannett's network.

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Which UK daily newspaper is published by Newsquest, a division of Gannett's network?

Answer: The Herald (Glasgow)

Explanation: The Herald (Glasgow) is listed as a daily newspaper published by Newsquest, which is part of Gannett's network.

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Which company is listed as a predecessor to Gannett, specifically involved in the acquisition chain leading to The Beaver County Times?

Answer: GateHouse Media

Explanation: GateHouse Media is listed as a predecessor to Gannett, having acquired Calkins Media, which owned The Beaver County Times.

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Regional Context: The Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area

Beaver County is a constituent of the Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistical area, which encompasses counties from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Beaver County is indeed part of the Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistical area, which includes counties from Pennsylvania, Ohio (Jefferson County), and West Virginia (Brooke and Hancock Counties).

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The Greater Pittsburgh area comprises solely Pennsylvania counties, such as Allegheny, Beaver, and Westmoreland.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Greater Pittsburgh combined statistical area includes counties from Pennsylvania, Ohio (Jefferson County), and West Virginia (Brooke and Hancock Counties), not just Pennsylvania counties.

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Pittsburgh is designated as the principal city within the Greater Pittsburgh region.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pittsburgh is explicitly identified as the major city within the Greater Pittsburgh region.

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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is among the daily newspapers published in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is listed as one of the daily newspapers published in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Only Pittsburgh International Airport serves the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Greater Pittsburgh area is served by multiple airports, including Pittsburgh International Airport, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, Allegheny County Airport, and Beaver County Airport.

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The film industry and skyscrapers are among the general topics associated with the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film industry and skyscrapers are explicitly listed as general topics associated with the Greater Pittsburgh area.

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The Beaver County Times is the sole newspaper in the Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistical area.

Answer: False

Explanation: While The Beaver County Times is the sole newspaper covering Beaver County, it is not the only newspaper in the entire Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistical area, which includes other major cities like Pittsburgh with their own newspapers.

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Which of the following counties is NOT listed as a component of the Greater Pittsburgh combined statistical area?

Answer: Erie County, Pennsylvania

Explanation: The listed counties for the Greater Pittsburgh combined statistical area include Jefferson County (OH), Brooke County (WV), and Allegheny County (PA), but not Erie County (PA).

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Which of these cities or towns in Greater Pittsburgh had a population between 15,000 and 50,000 in 2010?

Answer: New Castle

Explanation: New Castle is listed among the cities and towns in Greater Pittsburgh that had populations between 15,000 and 50,000 as of 2010.

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Which of the following airports serves the Greater Pittsburgh area?

Answer: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Explanation: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is listed as one of the airports serving the Greater Pittsburgh area.

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Which of the following is a daily newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as per the source?

Answer: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Explanation: The Philadelphia Inquirer is listed as one of the daily newspapers published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Which of the following is a topic associated with the Greater Pittsburgh area, as explicitly mentioned in the source?

Answer: Film industry

Explanation: The film industry is explicitly listed as one of the general topics associated with the Greater Pittsburgh area.

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