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Bernsee named Banner editor
GREENCASTLE -- A familiar voice is back in the pages of the Banner Graphic.
Longtime editor Eric Bernsee took over his old position Monday morning after six years as the communications and public relations manager at Dixie Chopper.
Bernsee was originally the Banner editor from September 1975 to December 2004, working for three different owners -- Sarkes Tarzian, Elkhart Truth and Rust Publishing.
A native of the Chicago area and graduate of the University of Missouri, Bernsee has resided in Greencastle for more than three decades.
"This became home," he said. "Both of my daughters were born here and went to high school here. This is their home, so it's my home."
Bernsee's family includes his wife Ruth, daughters Kara and Nicole and stepchildren Emily and Sam Lowe.
As editor, Bernsee is focused on the challenges of balancing the printed and online editions of the newspaper.
"We are lucky in Greencastle and Putnam County to have a daily newspaper in a community this size," he said. "I want to do my best to assure that it continues to thrive and evolve. The physical newspaper and website have to work hand in hand."
"I look forward to having Eric as part of our team again," Banner Graphic general manager Daryl Taylor said. "His knowledge of Putnam County and its residents is exactly what a small town newspaper editor must have. And his love for the community makes for a great fit for the paper and Putnam County."
With prior experience covering the City of Greencastle, Bernsee will again assume the city beat in addition to the features, columns, photos, design and spot stories that are the lifeblood of any small town journalist.
His column "Daze Work" will appear again soon.
Bernsee can be reached at 653-5151 extension 24 or ebernsee@bannergraphic.com.