A Love Letter to Local Journalism from the Ithaca Times This week marks National Newspaper Week, and what better way to celebrate than by reading your local paper. In today’s world, where local news is increasingly scarce and trust in

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LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR LOCAL JOURNALISTS! Thank you! #NationalNewspaperWeek

Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored National Newspaper Week, a week-long celebration of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. In 2025, it takes place this week, October 5-11.

For details, see www.nationalnewspaperweek.com.

#NationalNewspaperWeek

1/2📣 As #NationalNewspaperWeek wraps up, one truth stands out: Local journalism matters.

It informs us.
It connects us.
It holds power to account.

#SupportLocalNews #DemocracyMatters

Every community needs somebody asking tough questions • South Dakota Searchlight If readers fail to embrace local newspapers, there’s a good chance the future will be devoid of the kinds of stories they need.

During #NationalNewspaperWeek, Dana Hess writes that every community needs someone "putting in long hours at school board and city council meetings and keeping tabs on the county commission. They need someone asking tough questions ..."

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In celebration of #NationalNewspaperWeek, we're looking back at Victoria’s daily paper, @timescolonist.bsky.social, from 2 completely separate papers to now where it's delivered digitally to the palm of your hand!
TODAY #TalkAndTea with Dave Obee 2-4pm @ #LogCabinMuseum. $10cash @ door.
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1/2 👀 Who’s keeping watch at city hall?
⚖️ Who’s reporting on the courts?
🗞 Who’s telling our local stories?

Local newspapers are democracy’s watchdog.
Without them, accountability fades — and misinformation spreads.

#NationalNewspaperWeek #SupportLocalNews

🗞 Local journalism keeps us connected — from high school sports to city hall debates.

Without it, communities lose their voice. With it, democracy flourishes.

This #NationalNewspaperWeek, remember: when local news thrives, we all thrive.

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📊 Reach & Trust

86% of Canadians read newspaper content weekly (print or digital).

66% trust editorial content in printed papers or e-editions.

This #NationalNewspaperWeek, let’s celebrate newspapers’ reach & credibility.

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📣 It's #NationalNewspaperWeek -“Embracing Local Journalism for a Better Future.”

📰 Newspapers keep us informed, connect neighbours & strengthen democracy.

📊 81% of Canadians read a newspaper each week! @NewsMediaCanada

👉 Subscribe, share & celebrate your local paper.

Too many newspapers stand by mute while the rest of the world has opinions • South Dakota Searchlight I know a thing or two about writing editorials. That's why it pains me so when I look at the state of editorial writing in newspapers.

"The rest of the world has opinions that they usually express badly and at the top of their lungs."

During #NationalNewspaperWeek, Dana Hess laments the loss of newspaper #editorials:

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A short course on open meetings would be good for public boards • South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota NewsMedia Association will support a bill that would require all public boards to review the open meetings laws once a year.

Members of @SD_NewsMedia will support a bill this winter that would require all public boards to review the #OpenMeetings laws once a year, Executive Director @David_Bordewyk says at the outset of #NationalNewspaperWeek.

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Despite challenges, newspapers still the best source for local news • South Dakota Searchlight In an age when almost everyone on the internet has an opinion or “news” about a subject, many lack the tradition of careful, insightful reporting that’s a hallmark of newspaper journalism.

During #NationalNewspaperWeek, columnist Dana Hess argues that newspapers are still the best source for local news.

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