printing of the Post-Crescent and all the chain's Wisconsin newspapers to Peoria, Illinois. Circulation The circulation at the 1920 merger was 7,000. It grew to 40,000 by 1960 (when Appleton's population was 48,000). The circulation in 2003 was 53,600 on weekdays, more than 61,000 on Saturdays and nearly 70,000 on Sundays. Notable journalists Mary Agria Edna Ferber (Appleton Daily Crescent) References External links Official website Official mobile website Newspapers published in Wisconsin Appleton, Wisconsin Gannett publications Newspapers established in 1853 1853 establishments in Wisconsin