By Robert Anglen
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Wells	McCauley

Veteran newspaperman David Wells was named Monday as The Cincinnati Enquirer's editorial page editor.

He takes over after nine months as interim editorial page editor and said one of his goals is to put the editorial page online.

"It is a wonderful opportunity to extend the reach of the page," Mr. Wells, 50, said. "A real key difference between the editorial page and the newspaper is we a have a closer relationship with readers. ... That is the real estate we devote to what the readers say."

Mr. Wells takes over the position last held by Metro columnist Peter Bronson.

Harry Whipple, Enquirer publisher, said Mr. Wells brings experience to the editorial page.

"David has been with the Enquirer for 28 years and he has held reporter and editor positions. He has been on the editorial staff for nearly three years," he said. "Our editorial page will continue to be moderate to conservative, but thoughtful."

Mr. Whipple also announced that Byron McCauley, 37, editor of the editorial pages at the Shreveport, La., Times, has been hired as associate editorial page editor.

"He is an experienced editor at both Gannett and non-Gannett newspapers," Mr. Whipple said. "... He brings his several years of experience as an editor in Shreveport to Cincinnati."

Mr. McCauley said Monday that it is "an incredible honor" to join the Enquirer.

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