Read The Scripps: The E.W. Scripps Company has completed the merger of its broadcast assets with those of Journal Communications and the spinoff of their respective newspapers (CAT 7/31). Scripps and Journal simultaneously spun off and merged their newspaper operations to form Journal Media Group and then merged their broadcast operations under Scripps. "Beginning today, the platform for our quality journalism and information products is a diverse group of local media brands – television, radio and digital – and we will reach nearly one in five U.S. television households," says Scripps Chairman/President/CEO Rich Boehne. The company now operates 33 television stations in 24 markets, 34 radio stations in eight markets and buys its tomatoes in supermarkets. More here.