In Digital or Print, Community Newspapers Tell the Whole Story

This year marks the 83rd National Newspaper week. Since 1940, the first week in October has been set aside to shine a spotlight on community newspapers and remind readers why they play an important role in their lives.

This year’s theme of “In Print and Digital. For You,” acknowledges the evolution of how we consume our news and where we can turn to for reliable local coverage. The rise of social media has made it easy for anyone with a computer and an opinion to create digital platforms and pass them off as news, often overshadowing reputable newspapers that were slower to embrace the digital...