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flag Ron Hetrick, CEO of Pennon, resigned in October 2024 amid restructuring, staff cuts, and unionization efforts.

flag Ron Hetrick, CEO of Pennon—parent company of WITF and LNP | LancasterOnline—resigned immediately, citing the need for new leadership to strengthen public media, education, and journalism missions. flag He led the organization since 2019, overseeing LNP after its 2023 transfer to WITF and the 2024 formation of Pennon. flag His exit follows a 10% staff reduction in October 2024, newsroom consolidation, and unionization efforts. flag Pennon board chair Leigh Horner will serve as interim CEO, while Digby Solomon becomes interim publisher of LNP. flag Hetrick, who earned $327,000 in 2023, stepped down after a tenure marked by financial challenges and restructuring. flag His departure coincides with LNP’s move from its downtown Lancaster office, which closed October 7.

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