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Distinctly Montana Magazine

Distinctly Montana Magazine has been sold by founder Michael Blevins to Bill Muhlenfeld and Anthea George of Bozeman, Montana, according to John Cribb, Cribb, Greene & Associates, who represented the seller in the transaction.

Distinctly Montana Magazine is a high quality glossy product published quarterly and distributed throughout Montana and most of the nation. The magazine, founded in 2001, is a resource guide for all things Montana and includes local features, literary pieces, and high quality art and photography. Included in the sale is the magazine website at distinctlymontana.com.

According to Anthea George, "Distinctly Montana is a quality publication with a great concept and a focused mission. We look forward as new owners to bringing the best of Montana to residents and visitors alike."

Cribb, Greene & Associates is an eighty-seven year old publishing company merger and acquisition firm with offices in Bozeman, Montana and Charlottesville, Virginia.

Greenville, IL

April 01, 2010

The Greenville Advocate, a paid circulation twice weekly newspaper with accompanying shopper located in Greenville and Bond County, Illinois, has been sold to the owners of the Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat in Carlinville, Illinois, according to John Cribb, Cribb, Greene & Associates, who represented the sellers in the transaction. The Greenville Advocate was sold by Rich and Ronda Reeves who are third generation family owners of the paper. The buyers, Jay and Paula Endress own the Carlinville paper and have owned newspapers in Indiana as well.

The Advocate website provides this overview: "Since 1858, The Greenville Advocate has served the town of Greenville and all of Bond County, Illinois. The newspaper offers local news coverage, sports, and in-depth features. The Advocate also presents local businesses and individuals with a highly effective means for advertising. Established in February 1858, The Greenville Advocate is the oldest business in Bond County and one of the oldest newspapers in Illinois publishing under its original name. Jediah Alexander, founder of the newspaper, was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and was instrumental in bringing the future president to Greenville to speak the summer of 1858. Duane Reeves is the only second-generation publisher the newspaper has had and is joined by his son Richard, as a third-generation publisher. Leo Reeves became a publisher in 1945. The Greenville Advocate has had dedicated and capable pilots during its history who have enabled it to survive the challenges of numerous competing publications and continue to champion the community it serves."

Cribb, Greene & Associates is an eighty-seven year old newspaper brokerage and appraisal firm with offices in Bozeman, Montana and Charlottesville, Virginia.

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