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16 06, 2023

Frank Perea joins Williston and Sidney properties

Wick Communications2023-06-16T12:21:52-07:00June 16th, 2023|Tags: Frank Perea, journalism, Kellogg School, mullens newspaper, publisher, sidney, UNLV, wick newspapers, Williston|

Frank Perea Frank Perea will join the Williston Herald and Sidney Herald as publisher July 10. Perea brings a wealth of leadership experience with community newspaper groups throughout the Northwest, Plains states and Colorado with a focus on overall and digital revenue growth. He was formally the vice president of Mullen Newspaper Company and oversees several markets directly. Perea has served on the boards of several state newspaper associations [...]

8 05, 2018

13 First Place Awards for Williston Herald in North Dakota

Wick Communications2018-05-08T22:09:02-07:00May 8th, 2018|Tags: editor, herald, journalism, news, North Dakota, photo of the year, Williston|

The Williston Herald Managing Editor Jamie Kelly won the Photo of the Year award for his photo of a rainbow above the Hedderich’s sign during the July 10 fire that destroyed the building. Managing Editor, Jamie Kelly, receiving the "Photo of the Year" award from NDNA advertising director Michael Casey A rainbow, caused by the spray from fire hoses, appears in front [...]

5 05, 2014

Williston Herald receives many awards at convention

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:17-07:00May 5th, 2014|Tags: awards, convention, featured, NDNA, North Dakota, Williston|

This photo Jerry Burnes took during the Blast celebration last year won first place in the outdoor recreation photo. The Williston Herald received 48 awards from the North Dakota Newspaper Association during the NDNA Convention on Friday in Bismarck. The Herald collected 12 first-place awards and two special awards from the NDNA. The paper also earned a second-place award in general excellence. Advertising Manager Wanda Olaf [...]

3 03, 2014

Olaf given Chamber Community Spirit Award

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:24-07:00March 3rd, 2014|Tags: award, featured, humane society, lions club, North Dakota, Williston|

Wanda Olaf was honored Friday night for her continued volunteer efforts across Williston. Wanda Olaf spends a lot of time volunteering in Williston — and every minute is very personal. When she volunteers with the Humane Society, she thinks of her dogs. When she gives her time for Relay for Life, she thinks of her parents who died from cancer. At Lions Club every week, she [...]