The Columbus Dispatch

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The Columbus Dispatch is a daily newspaper, based in Columbus, Ohio, that serves the central portion of the state. Its first issue was published on July 1, 1871. It has been the only mainstream daily newspaper in the city since The Columbus Citizen-Journal stopped printing in 1985.

The Dispatch and the various WBNS stations are privately owned by the Wolfe family. Although this concentration of media ownership might seem to be afoul of the FCC's cross-ownership rules, the family was granted an exemption because their ownership pre-dated the regulations. The Dispatch Broadcast Group also includes WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, an affilliate of NBC, and the "Ohio News Network" cable news channel.

John F. Wolfe is the publisher; Michael F. Curtin is the associate publisher; and Benjamin Marrison is the editor.

Historically, some have accused the paper (most especially its editorial content) of having a conservative slant. More recently, coverage has been more inclusive of the diverse Columbus community (e.g., the acceptance of same-sex commitment announcements); even the editorial positions (some endorsing more left-leaning politicians and policies) have taken on a more centrist cast.

The sections of the Dispatch include the Front Page, Metro & State, Sports, and Life are in paper daily. The Business section is on the last page of the Connect section on Mondays while the rest of the week Business has its own section. Food and Now are sections included in Wednesday paper. The Weekender is included in the Thursday paper. Faith & Values section is included in the Friday paper. Sunday sections include Travel, The Arts, Insight, and the Comics.

According to the 2005 World Almanac, the Columbus Dispatch has the 36th highest newspaper circulation in the U.S.

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