To The Crookston Times readers,

It is with regret that CherryRoad Media announces the closing of The Crookston Times

Our company is dedicated to the preservation of community journalism. Since the purchase of our 1st paper in late-2020 to today, we have prided ourselves on our ability to fight the difficult battle that newspapers face in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, that battle cannot always be won.

The Crookston Times has struggled in recent years to find its footing in this community. Since purchasing The Crookston Times, CherryRoad Media has been unable to avoid financial losses every month. The paper was losing money when we bought it, and it continued to do so. We must now come to terms with the fact that we do not have a path forward to sustainability.

And we thank those who have supported us.

Charles Cammack (1932-2022)

Charles F. Cammack of Dunwoody, GA died peacefully at home on April 24. Charlie was born and raised in New Ulm, MN before moving to Crookston, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Sally Brunelle. He graduated from St. John’s University and remained a supportive alum, endowing the school with a scholarship for future students from Crookston.

Charlie was an officer in the US Marine Corps before joining IBM where he spent a 30-year career. He was also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 67 years Sally Brunelle Cammack, five children Patti Cammack, Cathy Tatum (Richard), Michael Cammack (Kate), Liz Jones (Alan) and Mary Eitel (Tony), four grandchildren Robbie Mailhoit, Michael Mailhoit, Matthew Eitel and Caroline Cammack, a great grandson Cayson Mailhoit, and cousins John Lenihan and Bob and Jim Abraham.

Services are May 23. Family messages can be left at www.NeptuneSociety.com.

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