About Us

The Shelton Herald was founded in 1981.

The Herald is part of Hersam Acorn Newspapers. A traditional and new media firm, which includes printing facilities and local papers, specialty publications and websites in more than 20 communities in southwestern Connecticut, Lewisboro, N.Y., and Vermont. This gives our readers easy access to regional news and events as well as exposure to advertisers from across the region.

The Shelton Herald newsroom is at 1000 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484. It can be reached at 203-402-2332.

Brad DurrellBrad Durrell, Editor

Brad Durrell has been editor of The Shelton Herald since February 2013. He previously was editor of The Monroe Courier and The Easton Courier as well as weekly papers in Bridgeport and Hamden for the same company. As a freelance writer, his columns appeared in The Hartford Courant, (Bridgeport) Sunday Post and other publications. He has won awards from the New England Press Association, Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists, and Association of Free Community Papers. Prior to becoming a journalist, Brad worked in public relations in New York City and Connecticut. He grew up in Fairfield and earned degrees from New England College and Fairfield University. Use the form below to contact Brad.

Mike SuppeMike Suppe, Sports Editor
Michael Suppe became an editor at Hersam Acorn in 2006. He covers sports in the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from the University of Connecticut.
Use the form below to contact Mike.


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