Citing the "economic climate and change in structure," Ohio's Sun Newspapers plans to cut 115 employees by mid-August Crain's Cleveland Business reported.

The cuts are a result of a reorganisation plan proposed by the newspaper chain on June 11, which not only entails lay offs, but also a reduction in publication of 22 weekly papers to just 11 titles.

The cuts are reported to come from sales and editorial staff as well as a few cuts from the administrative and production staff.

Sun will rely on its sister paper, the Plain Dealer, to manage payroll and retail departments, as well as home delivery of the paper. Plain Dealer employees recently agreed to an 8.1 percent pay cut and 11 days of unpaid furlough in an effort to keep the paper printing editions seven days a week.