In 2025, the largest local newspaper owner in the United States was Gannett/Gatehouse, with a total of *** papers. Whilst larger companies such as Gannett/Gatehouse, News Media Group (owned by hedge fund Alden Global Capital), and Lee Enterprises all owned fewer papers in 2025 than in 2024, some regional chains saw increases. Cherry Road Media, founded in 2020, owned a total of ** papers by 2025.
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