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Thanks to Nu Yang for creating this meaningful series. Robert Bard’s comments especially ring true to me, as do others in this story.

I began my career at the age of 19 writing weddings and obituaries for a local newspaper. I eventually became managing editor, and reluctantly helped the little paper through through its sale to Capital Cities Broadcasting, which eventually became Capital Cities/ABC Inc.

My heart is broken over what has happened to journalism today. While I am now involved in the digital world, I believe community newspapers can rise again with answers to our problems—not as opinion purveyors, but as seekers of balance and truth. Bravo to those of you who keep the torch lighted.