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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20201230

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			E.W. SCRIPPS Co
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    		STREET 1:		312 WALNUT STREET
    		CITY:			CININNATI
    		STATE:			OH
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    		STATE:			OH
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