He also worked at the Daily News from 1984 to 1995 as city editor, assistant sports editor and news reporter. Shane, 63, became editor in 2017, having also previously served as editor of the Huron Daily Tribune. Hessling will be living in Midland with her husband, Aaron, and their 12-year-old son. "I was lucky enough to attend Caseville Public Schools, which although very small in size, had a great journalism program and student newspaper," Hessling said. Hessling said her interest in journalism began at a young age, and was fueled by various mentors, starting with her high school journalism teacher. Hessling has received many individual journalism awards over her career, most recently winning this year's award for best editorial writing from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors.
She accepted a reporting position at the Huron Daily Tribune near the end of her senior year at CMU, and moved up the ranks at that paper, first as assistant news editor in 2012, then as editor in 2017.ĭuring her time at the Huron Daily Tribune, the newspaper has received numerous journalism accolades, including consecutive nominations for the Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year in its class. During her time at CMU, she served many roles including managing editor of the school's student newspaper, CM Life. Hessling graduated with a bachelor's of degree in journalism from Central Michigan University. "I look forward to her bringing this experience to our team in Midland and continuing the work done by Dave Shane as editor." "Kate has done an excellent job in her previous roles at the Daily Tribune in Bad Axe by leading a team that digs deep into the news that matters to the community," said Jeff Bergin, vice president of vertical strategy development for Hearst Newspapers. "Community journalism is my passion, and I'm beyond excited to be able to work in Midland," Hessling said. Hessling, 36, said she looks forward to continuing the Daily News' tradition of informing Midland County and the surrounding area both in print and online.
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