Rockland County Times pauses publication, seeks new owner

The Rockland County Times, a weekly newspaper that has been published since 1888, has put its operations on hold and made a request on its front page for a new owner.

Dylan Rockland County times — Rockland County Times publisher and editor Dylan Skriloff shows off his publication. Photo courtesy Rockland County Times

The July 29 edition featured the announcement under the headline “Rockland County Times to Pause Publication.” The announcement stated: “Due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis, the Rockland County Times has been forced to pause its circulation effective immediately. The newspaper is interested in new ownership. Please contact editor@rocklandcountytimes.com or 845-459-9875 if you are interested in publishing the paper.”

UPDATE: Dylan Skriloff, publisher and editor of the Rockland County Times, informed the Business Journal that his newspaper has resumed publication. “Due to interest from a new ownership group we have remained open,” he said in an emailed statement.