McLaughlin new editor of News-Sun

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- A former city editor of the Springfield News-Sun has been named the new editor of the western Ohio newspaper.   

Ben McLaughlin has been the editor of the Dayton Daily News' online edition since 2007. His appointment at the News-Sun was announced Friday.   

The News-Sun reports that current editor and publisher Steve Sidlo is retiring at the end of the year.   

McLaughlin started his career at his hometown Bellefontaine Examiner. He rose to become editor there.   

The Springfield News-Sun is part of the Cox Media Group Ohio and has a daily circulation of about 32,000 and a Sunday circulation of more than 39,000.