LAKEHURST – The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly have honored Stewart Swann, co-founder of Micromedia Publications Inc., with a joint legislative resolution recognizing the company’s 30th anniversary and his decades-long commitment to local journalism.
Swann, who launched the company on April 18, 1995 with his niece Robyn Friedrich, was praised for his leadership and dedication to keeping communities informed and engaged. A graduate of Valparaiso University, Swann brings more than 55 years of sales experience to his role as president and publisher of the Ocean County-based company.
Micromedia publishes seven weekly newspapers covering towns including Toms River, Manchester, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Southern Ocean and Howell. The company has three hyperlocal news websites – Jersey Shore Online, Toms River Online and Bricktown Online.
The resolution commends Swann for setting “a standard of excellence” and serving as “a model to emulate.”
9th District State Senator Carmen Amato and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre sponsored the resolution, which was signed by the Senate President and Assembly Speaker.
Micromedia Vice President Jason Allentoff and News Editor Chris Lundy accepted the proclamation on Swann’s behalf outside the company’s Lakehurst office.
Senator Amato commended Allentoff on developing Jersey Shore Online and taking the company to new heights.
