The Herald-Whig reported that Foster was in his 11th season at QU and ranks as the program’s all-time leader in victories with a record of 151-221. Crank is also the women’s volleyball coach. QU will search for a permanent replacement for Foster when this season ends. QU announced in a press release that Bob Crank will serve as the interim men’s volleyball coach for the remainder of the season. He also said he feels that, in order to have a season, the team must fundraise.įoster says he was embarrassed to receive the news the day after 20 alumni came to visit and support him at one of the games.įoster says he wishes the best for his players and hopes to see them succeed and to continue to have a positive attitude. “The only reason I stayed was because of the relationships I have developed over time with alumni and my players,” Foster said.įoster said he felt that the Athletic Department did not support him and his team. He said he was told he was being released because of a “negative player experience.” The release also said that this was a personnel matter and that the university would not have any further comment.įoster spoke to QU Media and said he did not see this coming and feels that he gave his best effort to his players and to the university. QU announced in a press release the same day that Foster will no longer serve in his capacity as men’s volleyball coach. “While it is the conclusion of our two families’ involvement, the Herald-Whig and Courier Post will continue on as important providers of news and community service for the entire region,” said Oakley.Hadley Foster, Quincy University’s former men’s volleyball coach, speaks out after being fired on Feb. That merger brought together the Oakley and Lindsay families, whose descendants continue to be involved in ownership, board service or working in the company to this day. in 1926, with the merger of The Quincy Herald and Quincy Whig-Journal. Quincy Media began as Quincy Newspapers, Inc. “We appreciate the trust that the Oakley and Lindsay families have placed in us as the group to continue covering the news and community milestones for the subscribers of the Herald-Whig and Courier Post,” said Jim Holland, president of Phillips Media Group. Ron Wallace, who has served as vice president and publisher of the Herald-Whig since 2013 will continue in that role. It is a great outcome for our region and for the employees who will continue on with Phillips,” said Oakley. “While it was certainly a difficult decision for us, we are very pleased to sell these important newspapers to a longtime publisher such as Phillips Media. That sale, subject to federal regulatory approval, is expected to be complete in the second or third quarter of 2021. Quincy Media announced recently the sale of its television and radio stations, including WGEM AM-FM-TV to Gray Television. “That, along with our decision to leave the media business entirely is the driving force in this decision”.
Oakley, president and CEO of Quincy Media. “The newspaper business is changing dramatically,” said Ralph M. No terms of the transaction were announced. The Hannibal Courier Post was purchased in 2019.ĭirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, NM represented Quincy Media in the transaction. Quincy Media has owned and published the Herald-Whig for almost 95 years.
Oakley, president and CEO of Quincy Media, Inc., and Jim Holland, president of Phillips Media Group. The sale is expected to close with Phillips becoming the new owner on March 1, 2021. The Quincy (IL) Herald-Whig and Hannibal (MO) Courier Post have been sold to Phillips Media Group, LLC, headquartered in Arkansas.
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