Exit And Disposal Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Exit and Disposal Liabilities [Abstract]

Exit and Disposal Liabilities

Note 3: Exit and Disposal Liabilities

     In the second quarter of 2011, as part of cost containment measures, the Company began staffing reductions at its operations in Providence, Rhode Island and Riverside, California and at The Dallas Morning News North Plant, which are scheduled to occur through the fourth quarter of 2011, resulting in the elimination of approximately 120 positions. The Company estimates severance and employee-related costs associated with these staffing reductions will be approximately $1,221, of which $862 was recorded as a charge to salaries, wages and employee benefits in the second quarter of 2011. Additional severance will be recorded to salaries, wages and employee benefits in future periods, as the liability is incurred. Second quarter payments against this liability totaled $300, resulting in recorded liability of $562 as of June 30, 2011.