Star Community Newspapers

American Community Newspapers II, LLC is one of the top community newspaper publishers in the United States based on circulation, and operates in four of the most attractive major U.S. markets: Minneapolis - St. Paul, Columbus, Dallas - Fort Worth and Suburban Washington, D.C. - Northern Virginia. The Company's award winning group of 86 newspapers and fourteen niche publications reaches approximately 1.4 million households in the suburban communities surrounding these major cities and enjoys market leading circulation penetration in all of its markets. ACN serves some of the most affluent, high growth markets in the United States, and is strategically positioned in the wealthiest counties in each market, including Hennepin County in Minnesota, Delaware and Union Counties in Columbus, Collin County in Texas and Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun Counties in Northern Virginia. The Company is focused on providing high quality, local editorial content to its readers, and targeted advertising packages to local and national advertisers. ACN's goal is to be the preeminent provider of local content and advertising in any market it serves. The Company is widely recognized and admired for its editorial content and value it offers its advertising customers.