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The Tribune-Phonograph and The Record Review were purchased by J.A. and Carol O'Leary in 1971. In 1981 they started The Central Wisconsin Shopper, covering western Marathon and northeastern Clark Counties. In 1986 the O'Learys purchased The Star News and The Shopper in Medford. The purchase also included The Shopper and The Star News interest in Tristar Printing Co., the central printing plant in Abbotsford.
J.A. O'Leary was an expert in computer knowledge and was responsible for the papers being two of the first weekly newspapers in the state to use computer typesetting and billing. With the purchase of The Star News, all the papers forged ahead and were pioneers in electronic classified ads, pagination and photo scanning.
Upon the unexpected death of J.A. in 1997, his widow, Carol, and daughter, Kris, took over the helm of the newspaper and printing operations. Carol has been working in the newspaper business since 1964, filling in for almost every position, including the pressroom. Today, she is the publisher of all three papers and is looking forward to turning the operation over to the next generation.
Kris O'Leary graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a BSW in social work. She was employed as a social worker for Taylor County for five years prior to joining The Star News staff as the General Manager and the Human Resource Manager for the Medford and Abbotsford newspaper offices. Her husband, Kevin Flink, is the Pressroom Supervisor at TP Printing. They are the parents of five children, John, Lucinda, Conrad, Warren and Hazel.
President & Publisher - Carol O'Leary
Carol has been in the newspaper business since 1964 when she was hired as the bookkeeper/proofreader/receptionist at a community newspaper. She and her late husband, J., bought that newspaper and sold it in 1970, moving to Abbotsford in 1971, where they bought the Tribune-Phonograph & Record-Review and established TP Printing. Carol is active with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford Christmas Parade. She also serves on the boards of WNA, IPA, ISWNE and Community Bank of Central WI. Carol enjoys making parade costumes and traveling.
Carol has been in the newspaper business since 1964 when she was hired as the bookkeeper/proofreader/receptionist at a community newspaper. She and her late husband, J., bought that newspaper and sold it in 1970, moving to Abbotsford in 1971, where they bought the Tribune-Phonograph & Record-Review and established TP Printing. Carol is active with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford Christmas Parade. She also serves on the boards of WNA, IPA, ISWNE and Community Bank of Central WI. Carol enjoys making parade costumes and traveling.
Administrator/Management/Payroll - Kristine O'Leary
Kris grew up in Abbotsford and received her BSW from the UW-Eau Claire. She worked for Taylor County for five years then started work as general manager of The Star News in May of 1997. Kris is active in the WNA, IPA and ISWNE. Locally, she is also involved in the Medford Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Abbotsford Chamber and Abbotsford Christmas Parade. Kris enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their five children.
Kris grew up in Abbotsford and received her BSW from the UW-Eau Claire. She worked for Taylor County for five years then started work as general manager of The Star News in May of 1997. Kris is active in the WNA, IPA and ISWNE. Locally, she is also involved in the Medford Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Abbotsford Chamber and Abbotsford Christmas Parade. Kris enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their five children.
Pressroom Supervisor - Kevin Flink
Kevin has been with TP Printing since 1996 when he decided to leave the farming business. His responsibilities include ordering Tri-Star supplies and operating the press. Kevin is active in the Abbotsford Christmas Parade and is a volunteer for the Abbotsford Fire Department. He and his wife, Kris O'Leary, have five children, John, Lucinda, Conrad, Warren and Hazel. His hobbies include cooking, cleaning, changing diapers and walking the dog.
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Kevin has been with TP Printing since 1996 when he decided to leave the farming business. His responsibilities include ordering Tri-Star supplies and operating the press. Kevin is active in the Abbotsford Christmas Parade and is a volunteer for the Abbotsford Fire Department. He and his wife, Kris O'Leary, have five children, John, Lucinda, Conrad, Warren and Hazel. His hobbies include cooking, cleaning, changing diapers and walking the dog.
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Administrative Assistant/Advertising Manager - Gale Schrieber
Gale has been with TP Printing since 1974. She started as a typesetter, darkroom technician, assisted in the pressroom, ad design and layout. Currently she assists with the billing program, meetings and other management duties. She graduated from Abbotsford High School, enjoys sewing, crafts, camping & fishing. Gale and her husband, Gerard, have two children and two grandchildren.
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Gale has been with TP Printing since 1974. She started as a typesetter, darkroom technician, assisted in the pressroom, ad design and layout. Currently she assists with the billing program, meetings and other management duties. She graduated from Abbotsford High School, enjoys sewing, crafts, camping & fishing. Gale and her husband, Gerard, have two children and two grandchildren.
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Record-Review Editor - Peter Weinschenk
Peter has been with TP Printing since 1981. He has a BA from the University of California, Berkley, and a MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Peter is involved with the Edgar Planning Commission and Partners for Progressive Agriculture. He enjoys Jazz guitar on his free time. Peter and his wife, Susan, have 2 children, a son, Guthrie, and a daughter, Maisie.
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Peter has been with TP Printing since 1981. He has a BA from the University of California, Berkley, and a MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Peter is involved with the Edgar Planning Commission and Partners for Progressive Agriculture. He enjoys Jazz guitar on his free time. Peter and his wife, Susan, have 2 children, a son, Guthrie, and a daughter, Maisie.
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Record-Review Reporter/Photographer - Kristen Marie Tetzner
Kristen is the reporter/photographer for Athens and Stratford with an occasional trip to Edgar or Marathon. She covers sports, school and government events. She has a BS in Agricultural Marketing and Communications from UW-River Falls. Kristen's hobbies include sewing, reading, writing, photography, baking and eating. She loves animals and has a dog named Ali, cats named Miss Hailey and Sophie, and three goats, Sadie, Frankie and Freddie.
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Kristen is the reporter/photographer for Athens and Stratford with an occasional trip to Edgar or Marathon. She covers sports, school and government events. She has a BS in Agricultural Marketing and Communications from UW-River Falls. Kristen's hobbies include sewing, reading, writing, photography, baking and eating. She loves animals and has a dog named Ali, cats named Miss Hailey and Sophie, and three goats, Sadie, Frankie and Freddie.
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Tribune-Phonograph Associate Editor - Karyn Eckert
Karyn joined TP Printing Co. in April of 2005. She grew up on a dairy farm near Spring Green and has a BS in journalism from UW-River Falls where she worked on the Student Voice. In her free time, Karyn enjoys spending time with her son, Jacob, and working with her husband, Nate, on his dairy farm near Medford.
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Karyn joined TP Printing Co. in April of 2005. She grew up on a dairy farm near Spring Green and has a BS in journalism from UW-River Falls where she worked on the Student Voice. In her free time, Karyn enjoys spending time with her son, Jacob, and working with her husband, Nate, on his dairy farm near Medford.
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Tribune-Phonograph Reporter/Photographer - Ben Schultz
Ben joined TP Printing Co. in November of 2007. He grew up on a dairy farm north of Athens. He went to school at Athens High School, graduating in 2000. Ben graduated with BS degrees in English and history in May 2005. In his free time, Ben enjoys kayaking, canoeing, reading, collecting old maps and studying state history.
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Ben joined TP Printing Co. in November of 2007. He grew up on a dairy farm north of Athens. He went to school at Athens High School, graduating in 2000. Ben graduated with BS degrees in English and history in May 2005. In his free time, Ben enjoys kayaking, canoeing, reading, collecting old maps and studying state history.
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Photo Technician - Karen Gebelein
Karen started at TP Printing in 2003. Her responsibilities include color correcting digital images and scanning photos for The Tribune-Phonograph, Record-Review and our sister publication, The Star News. Karen teaches Sunday school and does bookkeeping for Gebelein Construction, her husband's business. Her hobbies include reading, photography, and family time. She and her husband, Tom, have a daughter, Ashley.
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Karen started at TP Printing in 2003. Her responsibilities include color correcting digital images and scanning photos for The Tribune-Phonograph, Record-Review and our sister publication, The Star News. Karen teaches Sunday school and does bookkeeping for Gebelein Construction, her husband's business. Her hobbies include reading, photography, and family time. She and her husband, Tom, have a daughter, Ashley.
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Graphic Design Superviser/Ad Entry - Heather Lindgren
Heather started April 1, 2003, in composing and has learned stuffing, classifieds, filemaker, and layout of papers and shopper. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School. Heather is an EMT with the Abbotsford Ambulance Service. She resides in Abbotsford with her fiancé.
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Heather started April 1, 2003, in composing and has learned stuffing, classifieds, filemaker, and layout of papers and shopper. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School. Heather is an EMT with the Abbotsford Ambulance Service. She resides in Abbotsford with her fiancé.
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Graphic Design/Editorial Typesetter/Jobwork - Jami Hubing
Jami started at TP Printing in September 2005. She works in the composing department, creating ads, working on jobwork, typing articles for the newspapers and layout for the Central Wisconsin Shopper. She graduated from Colby High School in 2003 and worked for CarQuest for three years as a counter pro until coming to TP Printing. She enjoys photography, cooking, baking, camping and on the side takes wedding pictures.
Jami started at TP Printing in September 2005. She works in the composing department, creating ads, working on jobwork, typing articles for the newspapers and layout for the Central Wisconsin Shopper. She graduated from Colby High School in 2003 and worked for CarQuest for three years as a counter pro until coming to TP Printing. She enjoys photography, cooking, baking, camping and on the side takes wedding pictures.
Graphic Design/Classifieds/Jobwork - Cathy Morrow
Cathy has been at TP Printing since 1986. Her main responsibilities include jobwork, layout of papers & shopper, stuffing, proofing classifieds and ad design. Cathy enjoys traveling, camping, reading and watching deer during bow season. She and her husband, Terry, have seven children, Becky, Jeff, Kelly, Casey, Shane, Ron and Russ, and fifteen grandchildren.
Cathy has been at TP Printing since 1986. Her main responsibilities include jobwork, layout of papers & shopper, stuffing, proofing classifieds and ad design. Cathy enjoys traveling, camping, reading and watching deer during bow season. She and her husband, Terry, have seven children, Becky, Jeff, Kelly, Casey, Shane, Ron and Russ, and fifteen grandchildren.
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Graphic Design/Editorial Typesetter - Melissa Schutte
Missy started at TP Printing in May of 2007, she works in the composing department creating ads, typesetting and the layout for the Central Wisconsin Shopper. She graduated from Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, in 2003 with an Associate Degree in graphic design. She enjoys painting, horseback riding, volleyball, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Missy started at TP Printing in May of 2007, she works in the composing department creating ads, typesetting and the layout for the Central Wisconsin Shopper. She graduated from Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, in 2003 with an Associate Degree in graphic design. She enjoys painting, horseback riding, volleyball, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Information Technology Coordinator - Martha Ried
Martha started in June 1980 as a part-time custodian. She was asked to join the composing dept., then pressroom operator, was full time composing supervisor, and then was promoted to IT Coordinator for both TP Printing and The Star News in January 2005. She was here when J. bought the first Macintosh computer and was one of the first to use it. Martha and her husband, Roger, have four children, Steve, Mark, Sean & Russell and two grandchildren. She graduated from Abbotsford High School and enjoys reading, hunting, fishing, road trips, and volunteers for the Abbotsford Christmas Parade. Email Martha
Martha started in June 1980 as a part-time custodian. She was asked to join the composing dept., then pressroom operator, was full time composing supervisor, and then was promoted to IT Coordinator for both TP Printing and The Star News in January 2005. She was here when J. bought the first Macintosh computer and was one of the first to use it. Martha and her husband, Roger, have four children, Steve, Mark, Sean & Russell and two grandchildren. She graduated from Abbotsford High School and enjoys reading, hunting, fishing, road trips, and volunteers for the Abbotsford Christmas Parade. Email Martha
Proofreader - Kim O'Leary
Kim's main duties include proofreading of job work, news articles and advertising ads. She also does the historical perspectives for the newspapers, has additional experience as a sales representative, reporter and managing editor. Kim enjoys crocheting, hiking, canoeing, camping, traveling and spending time with family & friends. She has one daughter, Autumn.
Kim's main duties include proofreading of job work, news articles and advertising ads. She also does the historical perspectives for the newspapers, has additional experience as a sales representative, reporter and managing editor. Kim enjoys crocheting, hiking, canoeing, camping, traveling and spending time with family & friends. She has one daughter, Autumn.
Subscriptions/Circulation - Jane Kroeplin
Jane's responsibilities include distribution, legals, customer service, job work and assisting in accounting. Jane is fluent in Spanish, is an EMT for the O-W ambulance and treasurer for the O-W Fire & Ambulance Auxiliary. Her hobbies include playing softball, attending sporting events and spending time with family. Jane and her husband, Bill, have one son, Dustin. Email Jane
Jane's responsibilities include distribution, legals, customer service, job work and assisting in accounting. Jane is fluent in Spanish, is an EMT for the O-W ambulance and treasurer for the O-W Fire & Ambulance Auxiliary. Her hobbies include playing softball, attending sporting events and spending time with family. Jane and her husband, Bill, have one son, Dustin. Email Jane
Classifieds/Subscriptions/Circulation - Mary Schuette
Mary's responsibilities include customer service & processing classified ads. She graduated from MSTC as an Information Processing Specialist, then was employed at Marshfield Clinic for 12 1⁄2 years as a secretary. After she and her husband, Lance, had their 3 daughters, Elsa, Iva and Olivia, Mary decided to seek employment closer to home. Mary enjoys spending time with her family, teaching her children, shopping, walking, baking, going on picnics & traveling. Email Mary
Mary's responsibilities include customer service & processing classified ads. She graduated from MSTC as an Information Processing Specialist, then was employed at Marshfield Clinic for 12 1⁄2 years as a secretary. After she and her husband, Lance, had their 3 daughters, Elsa, Iva and Olivia, Mary decided to seek employment closer to home. Mary enjoys spending time with her family, teaching her children, shopping, walking, baking, going on picnics & traveling. Email Mary
Job Press Operator/Mailroom/Circulation - Clint Boettcher
Clint started at TP Printing in February of 2001 with printing experience gained in the Wausau area. He prints all of the job work such as business cards, flyers, raffle tickets, etc. Clint also bags, tags and mails the Central Wisconsin Shopper and the Star News Shopper. His interests and activities include golf, bird hunting, wine making and computer games. He and his wife, Lynn, live in Owen.
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Clint started at TP Printing in February of 2001 with printing experience gained in the Wausau area. He prints all of the job work such as business cards, flyers, raffle tickets, etc. Clint also bags, tags and mails the Central Wisconsin Shopper and the Star News Shopper. His interests and activities include golf, bird hunting, wine making and computer games. He and his wife, Lynn, live in Owen.
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Web Press Operator - Dallas Wiese
Dallas started at TP Printing in September of 2003. His main responsibilities include press work, burning plates, shooting pages and mailing. He graduated from Abbotsford High School. Dallas is active with the Christmas Parade, volunteers with the Abbotsford Fire Department and ambulance service. He enjoys hunting, camping, fishing & golfing in his spare time. Email Dallas
Dallas started at TP Printing in September of 2003. His main responsibilities include press work, burning plates, shooting pages and mailing. He graduated from Abbotsford High School. Dallas is active with the Christmas Parade, volunteers with the Abbotsford Fire Department and ambulance service. He enjoys hunting, camping, fishing & golfing in his spare time. Email Dallas
Web Press Operator - Sam Hayes
Sam graduated from Loyal High School then majored in Math and Computer Science at UW-Wood Co. and UW-Superior. He is a member of the Colby City Council, coaches Pop Warner football and also coaches baseball for 1st-4th graders. Sam enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and home improvement. He and his wife, Jackie, have two daughters, Sierra & Samantha, and one son, Tucker. They reside in Colby. Email Sam
Sam graduated from Loyal High School then majored in Math and Computer Science at UW-Wood Co. and UW-Superior. He is a member of the Colby City Council, coaches Pop Warner football and also coaches baseball for 1st-4th graders. Sam enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and home improvement. He and his wife, Jackie, have two daughters, Sierra & Samantha, and one son, Tucker. They reside in Colby. Email Sam
Sales Consultant - Brenda Wiese
Brenda started at TP Printing in January 2006 with 14 years of management experience at Pizza Hut in Abbotsford. She graduated from Colby High School. Brenda is involved with the Abbotsford Christmas Parade and is a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband, Dean, have three sons, Dallas, Sean, and David.
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Brenda started at TP Printing in January 2006 with 14 years of management experience at Pizza Hut in Abbotsford. She graduated from Colby High School. Brenda is involved with the Abbotsford Christmas Parade and is a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband, Dean, have three sons, Dallas, Sean, and David.
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Sales Consultant - Phil Greschner
Phil is our sales consultant for the Curtiss, Greenwood, Loyal, Owen-Withee, Marathon, and Neillsville areas. He has an associate degree in Marketing from Chippewa Valley Technical College. Phil is co-chairman of the Owen Jr. Fair Board. He enjoys music, hunting & fishing. Email Phil
Phil is our sales consultant for the Curtiss, Greenwood, Loyal, Owen-Withee, Marathon, and Neillsville areas. He has an associate degree in Marketing from Chippewa Valley Technical College. Phil is co-chairman of the Owen Jr. Fair Board. He enjoys music, hunting & fishing. Email Phil
Sales Consultant -Shelli Seefeld
Shelli is our sales consultant for Athens, Edgar, Stratford and Colby. She came to TP Printing in April of 2007. Shelli graduated from Colby High School and has a medical diploma from MSTC. She lives near Unity with her two young daughters, Shaylee and Shyanne. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and Nascar.
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Shelli is our sales consultant for Athens, Edgar, Stratford and Colby. She came to TP Printing in April of 2007. Shelli graduated from Colby High School and has a medical diploma from MSTC. She lives near Unity with her two young daughters, Shaylee and Shyanne. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and Nascar.
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Sales Consultant - Todd Buchan
Todd started April of 2008 as a sales consultant for the Marshfield, Wausau, Mosinee and Merrill areas. He will be working out of both the TP Printing and Star News offices. Todd was born and raised in the Twin Cities, and graduated from UW-Stout, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in communications. He has been in sales for 15 years. Todd enjoys golf, hockey and football. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Medford with their two children, Matt and Nick. Email Todd
Todd started April of 2008 as a sales consultant for the Marshfield, Wausau, Mosinee and Merrill areas. He will be working out of both the TP Printing and Star News offices. Todd was born and raised in the Twin Cities, and graduated from UW-Stout, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in communications. He has been in sales for 15 years. Todd enjoys golf, hockey and football. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Medford with their two children, Matt and Nick. Email Todd
Accounting - Michelle Boller
Michelle started with TP Printing in the composition department in 1999. In 2003 she transferred to the Star News to the bookkeeping position. In 2007 Michelle took over the bookkeeping position at TP Printing as well, working out of both offices. Michelle, her husband, Ryan, and their two children live in Dorchester. Email Michelle
Michelle started with TP Printing in the composition department in 1999. In 2003 she transferred to the Star News to the bookkeeping position. In 2007 Michelle took over the bookkeeping position at TP Printing as well, working out of both offices. Michelle, her husband, Ryan, and their two children live in Dorchester. Email Michelle