Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Effective January 9, 2009, The E.W. Scripps Company ("Scripps") announced the election of J. Marvin Quin to the Board of Directors. Quin's election expands the board from 9 to 10 members. A copy of the press release announcing the election is filed as Exhibit 99.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Exhibit No. Number Description of Item Incorporated 99.01 Election of J. Marvin Quin to the Board of Directors 99.01

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