FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The regional publisher for daily newspapers in Fremont and Columbus has resigned to take a job with the Fremont Area Medical Center.

Bill Vobejda announced on Monday that he will leave next month.

Vobejda will become vice president of administration for the hospital. He will be responsible for human resources, marketing and public relations, community health, the hospital foundation and external affairs.

Vobejda became the Tribune’s publisher in January 2005. In 2009 he was named regional publisher to also oversee the Columbus Telegram and two weekly newspapers, The Banner-Press in David City and Schuyler Sun. Oversight of the Plattsmouth Journal was added recently.

The newspapers are owned by Lee Enterprises, which is based in Davenport, Iowa.