Susan Lyons

Notable work and positions

Coastal Point - Publisher and co-founder

Biography

Susan Lyons is publisher and co-founder of the Coastal Point, a community newspaper covering Delaware's Sussex County beach towns, which she launched with Executive Editor Darin McCann in 2004. Before starting the paper, Lyons worked in newspaper sales and rose to general manager overseeing three Delaware weekly newspapers under successive corporate owners. As publisher, she oversees the Coastal Point's advertising, circulation and business operations. In 2024 she was named to Editor & Publisher magazine's "15 Over 50" list, which recognizes newspaper professionals for their commitment to truth, community engagement and sustainability in the industry.