Sign of the times: Kostyu axed from Canton Repository

We have learned that Paul Kostyu, noted journalist, Pulitzer Prize nominee, tireless and prolific investigative reporter in the 2003 STRS scandal was recently released from his long time position with the Canton Repository in a budget cutting move by that newspaper. His loss will be keenly felt by many; we hope it is only temporary and that we will be reading his columns again soon. We wish him all the best and an even brighter future in journalism. KBB

Dave Sereno to John Curry, September 4, 2008

Subject: Re: Paul Kostyu

Mr. Kostyu was let go in a recent round of corporate cutbacks. I miss him, too.

Dave Sereno
City Editor
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From John Curry, September 3, 2008
Subject: Paul Kostyu

Sirs,

Where has Paul Kostyu gone? I miss his articles. Can you help me?

Thank you,

John Curry

From John Curry, September 4, 2008

I just got off the phone with Paul Kostyu. He, at present, is not working anywhere but is currently following up on job "leads."

He did mention that the current trend of newspapers laying off journalists, as well as other positions, is due to the economy. This is a sad day for those of us who appreciate investigative journalism...a very sad day indeed. He certainly aided in the reform at Ohio STRS!

Paul advised that he would contact me when he begins his new career.

John