The Campbell family has announced the sale of The Argus-Press, a long-standing daily and weekly newspaper operation based in Owosso, Michigan, to Boone Newsmedia, Inc.
Press freedom is under attack — not in some distant land, but right here in the United States. From newsroom intimidation to funding cuts targeting public media, the threats are multiplying while public awareness remains dangerously low. In this powerful episode of E&P Reports, three key voices behind the Press Freedom United initiative expose the scope of the crisis — and what every publisher, journalist, and citizen can do about it. Sally Lehrman (The Trust Project), Anh-Thu Vo (PEN America), and Daniel Williams (BlueLena) don’t just ring the alarm — they offer a blueprint for action. If you care about the future of journalism in this country, this conversation is essential listening.
Running a small newsroom shouldn’t mean running on empty. That’s why Nota is offering a special matching grant — covering most of the cost to bring powerful storytelling tools to local publishers. For just $99/month, eligible newsrooms can access the same AI-powered platform trusted by major media brands. Spots are limited, so find out if you qualify today.
Is outsourcing your newspaper design a smart move — or a risky gamble? In this candid conversation, five publishers from across the country share how they made the leap, what they learned, and how it’s impacted their operations, costs, and content quality. From jazz to community news, weeklies to glossies, these media leaders open up about the pros, cons, and what they’d do differently. If you’re weighing whether to redesign your workflow, this is the hour that could save you months of guesswork.