The Madras Pioneer
Encyclopedia
The Madras Pioneer is a weekly paper published in Madras
, Oregon
, United States, since 1904. It is published on Wednesdays by Eagle Newspapers
and has a circulation of 4,124. It is the newspaper of record
for Jefferson County
. The paper was once owned by Oregon governor Elmo Smith
, whose family still owns Eagle Newspapers.
Madras, Oregon
Madras is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. Originally called The Basin after the circular valley the city is located in, it is unclear as to whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras" that originated in the Madras area in India, or from the city of...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States, since 1904. It is published on Wednesdays by Eagle Newspapers
Eagle Newspapers (Oregon)
Eagle Newspapers, Inc. is an American newspaper publisher serving the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The company publishes two daily papers, six semi-weekly papers, six weekly papers, two weekly classified publications, and six specialty publications. The company also owns four printing...
and has a circulation of 4,124. It is the newspaper of record
Newspaper of record
Newspaper of record is a term that may refer either to any publicly available newspaper that has been authorized by a government to publish public or legal notices , or any major newspaper that has a large circulation and whose editorial and news-gathering functions are considered professional and...
for Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Oregon
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. In 2010, its population was 21,720. It is named after Mount Jefferson. The seat of the county is Madras.-History:...
. The paper was once owned by Oregon governor Elmo Smith
Elmo Smith
Elmo Everett Smith was an American politician, a Republican, and the 27th Governor of the state of Oregon, U.S., from 1956 to 1957.-Early life:...
, whose family still owns Eagle Newspapers.
External links
- The Madras Pioneer (official website)