• by Ray Schultz , December 22, 2024

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is in talks to acquire The Republican American, Sunday Republican, rep-am.com and the Citizen News of Northwest Connecticut, the Republican-American reports. 

The purchase could be finalized in January. 

“At Hearst Connecticut Media Group, we recognize the Republican-American as a pillar of journalistic excellence and a vital voice for the communities it serves,” says Mike DeLuca, group publisher and president of Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

DeLuca continues, “We are committed to preserving the rich legacy of the Republican-American while enhancing its reach and resources for the benefit of readers and advertisers across Connecticut.”

The Republican-American's origin dates back to 1844 and the founding of the Waterbury-American.

The Republican-American serves Greater Waterbury, Litchfield County and the Naugatuck Valley. Roughly 130 journalists are employed by Hearst Connecticut Media Group.