Former Bulletin publisher Chionsini remembered

  • Jim Chionsini acquired The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin from Republic Newspapers of Tennessee in 1995 before selling all three Burnet County newspapers in 2000. Chionsini died on Tuesday, July 21, at the age of 74. Contributed
    Jim Chionsini acquired The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin from Republic Newspapers of Tennessee in 1995 before selling all three Burnet County newspapers in 2000. Chionsini died on Tuesday, July 21, at the age of 74. Contributed
Jim Chionsini, who was the driving and guiding force behind Granite Publications, former parent company of The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin, died Tuesday, July 21, at the age of 74. “It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend and mentor, Jim Chionsini, founder of Granite Publications,” the company announced in a statement Wednesday, July 22. “Jim has spent his…

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