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BLOCK COMMUNICATIONS HIRES CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2011 – Block Communications, Inc., the parent company of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Blade of Toledo, announced today that it has hired William “Liam” A. Durbin as its Chief Information Officer of Newspapers. In that role, Durbin will oversee the systems and technology of both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Blade of Toledo. Durbin’s more than 20 years of leadership experience includes positions as Chief Information Officer with Heinz North America, GE Fanuc Automation and GE Consumer & Industrial as well as 12 years as a naval officer. W.H. “Chip” Carstensen, President of Block Communications, Inc. said, “We are pleased to have someone with Liam’s track record for facilitating operational efficiencies joining our newspaper operations.” “Liam’s experience leading high performing technology teams and driving revenue growth makes him an excellent addition to our team. We’re excited to have him on board,” said Chris Chamberlain, President of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Durbin holds an MBA from William and Mary and was named 2010 CIO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. He is a resident of Sewickley, Pennsylvania and will be based at the Post-Gazette in Pittsburgh, but will also spend time in Toledo at The Blade.

About Block Communications Block Communications, Inc., (BCI) is a privately-held diversified media holding company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Founded in 1900, its primary operations are in cable television, newspaper publishing, telecommunications and broadcast television.

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