[3] Published in a building at the corner of Columbus Avenue and East Water Street, the Clarion became a daily newspaper on April 24, 1848.vThe Clarion office burned down in January 1852, destroying almost all files.
Both the Register and the Star-Journal continued publication under the corporate name of Sandusky Newspapers Inc.
In 1941, the company acquired the rival Sandusky News, and the name on all editions was changed to the Register Star-News.
Mack, an Oberlin College graduate and union soldier who was captured by the Confederacy and held as a Prisoner of War.
Mack served in various roles during his 40 years at the Register, as editor, business manager and publisher, from 1869 to 1909.