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The heartbeat of rural America: The unwavering importance of local newspapers
In an era dominated by the flashing headlines of national news outlets and the rapid-fire tempo of social media updates, the humble local newspaper remains a steadfast pillar in rural communities across America. While it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of global events, the stories from our own backyard often have
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Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need 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 or every few decades. They let me share articles that I think bring greater understanding of a subject, usually with a comment of my own, and enjoy similar
