I don’t really see any patterns, but take a look at the recent circulation information compared to the number of layoffs/buyouts at those papers during the same time period. The top U.S. circulation gainers: The Times of Northwest Indiana, Munster, Ind.: 3.01 percent Layoff/buyouts: None The Cincinnati Enquirer: 2.93 percent Layoffs/buyouts: 30 announced in October [...]