Plans for a new company to take over the publication of the Lake City Graphic-Advocate will not move forward according to its current owners. According to Matt Grohe, CEO of the paper’s parent company, Mid-America Publishing, talks and efforts to sell the Graphic-Advocate to the Dayton Leader and Nelson Media have fallen through as of July 7. Ownership, rights, trademarks, or copyrights held by the Graphic-Advocate were not transferred. Mid-America Publishing will maintain postal reports for the newspaper until they can reach a purchase agreement with a potential buyer. Grohe notes cease-and-desist letters were served to other parties claiming ownership on Thursday. The letters request the end to suggestions of affiliation with the Graphic-Advocate and use of its name and trademarks. Mid-America Publishing will continue operating the newspaper’s Facebook, Twitter, and website, where updated contact information for the Graphic-Advocate can be found.
