National Newspaper Week a reason for celebration, reflection
Oct. 12, 2018
While it is easy to get bogged down in the bad news, journalism remains an important tenet of democracy and a valuable public service.
While it is easy to get bogged down in the bad news, journalism remains an important tenet of democracy and a valuable public service.
With one exception, counties with high concentrations of high-quality providers have small numbers of regulated care options, with 10 providers or fewer.
From its holiday events and summer celebrations to its rich history and gorgeous farms, Reedsburg is bursting with places to see and things to learn.
Voters across the state will weigh in on a number of referendums next month, many of which focus on “dark store” loopholes, school funding and marijuana.
Peter Kwong tells the story of why he carries a “Pocket Guide to Outdoor Survival” everywhere he goes now in the Northwoods.
When you see a reporter at a community event, your club or organization, at your child’s school or covering a public meeting, to go up to them and simply thank them for what they do.
When facts are increasingly seen as optional and bad information clogs the internet, we need journalists asking questions and offering balanced reports.
Make no mistake: Your journalism matters. It’s crucial that we continue to reinforce the importance of our role in society. And we’re not just watchdogs.
Community journalism matters, now more than ever, because roughly half the world’s population lives in small communities, and in the pages of their newspapers, they see themselves and the ones they love.
Journalism exists to keep the people informed. It exists to spread knowledge and, yes, it exists to provide viewpoints from many different perspectives.
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