by Dean Ridings Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are […]
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Nothing brings you local news like a local paper
Oct. 1-7 is pulling double-duty this year. Not only is it Banned Books Week, it’s also National Newspaper Week. Like Sunshine Week in the spring, which celebrates […]
Democracy depends on newspapers. Good thing they’re holding on
by Eric Meyer “Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. […]
Social media may be fun, but it’s no replacement for newspapers
by Al Cross I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, […]
Newspapers more relevant than ever
by Brett Wesner Newspaper reporting and content have never been more relevant. We all have stories of readers desperately seeking reliable information about COVID-19 during the pandemic […]
Newspapers: Forget the ‘paper,’ embrace the ‘news’
by Ken Paulson There was a period in the late 60s when the Beach Boys, desperate for a hipper identity, reportedly considered shortening their name to “Beach.” […]
The local paper: Trusted source for community news
Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 marks National Newspaper Week. Of the many obscure awareness days, this one is near and dear to our hearts, for obvious reasons. […]
