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The article reports that the local investors bought the paper from Digital First Media, owned by industry bugaboo Alden Global Capital under local control, benefitting from its geography in the Berkshires with its cultural traditions. Topics include arts and culture magazine, Berkshire Landscapes with the printing of the Brattleboro Reformer; and the focus remains on growing digital subscriptions with publishers consulting work in small and medium sized markets.

The article reports that jury decided in 2016 that Gawker Media held liable for defamation against a certain larger-than-life pro wrestler, the average American likely did not pay much attention to the outcome beyond perhaps a momentary fascination with the salacious video at the center of the case. Topics include examines the American press paid close attention and for good reason.

The article emphasizes Allen VanNoppen's initiative to combat the erosion of local news in Burke County/Morganton, NC, by launching The Paper, an all-local print and digital newspaper. With a focus on community engagement and a team of experienced journalists, The Paper aims to set a new standard for local newspapers, showcasing success amid the decline of corporate-owned publications.

The article discusses how newspaper operations dogged by newsprint supply chain snarls and the rising costs of the paper in charge of newsprint supply at our nation's newspapers. Topics include supply-chain disruptions and trucking challenges wrought by the pandemic and the effects of certain geopolitical events; and packaging analysis for Fastmarkets, an information provider for the forest products industry that newspaper operations pros turn to for data.

The article offers information on Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) which has been instrumental in most global investigative journalism projects for over a decade. Topics include how the Panama Papers, Laundromats, Pandora Papers, The Daphne Project, Suisse Secrets and Pegasus Project were investigated by OCCRP; and how OCCRP began as a pathway to access investigative reporting tools to support investigative journalism centers in eastern Europe.

The article presents information related to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) founded in 1997 and became an independent nonprofit in 2017. It highlights a searchable database created by the ICIJ on its website, using the Pandora Papers Offshore Leaks investigations' data of 810,000 offshore companies, foundations and trusts. Comments of Gerard Ryle, executive director of the ICIJ, regarding its biggest project, the Pandora Papers, are presented.

Nate Jones, the FOIA Director at The Washington Post, is an expert in government records and shares his knowledge with journalists and the public. He started as a historian and learned about FOIA when trying to access classified documents. The FOIA requires government agencies to disclose information that is not protected for personal privacy, national security, or law enforcement. Jones has worked on various FOIA projects, including revealing retired service members working for foreign countries. He also collaborates with journalists and leads training sessions on FOIA. Jones and illustrator Emily Joynton created a 10-panel guide to the FOIA process, which was published in March 2024. Jones encourages local papers to take advantage of state public record laws and work with organizations like the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. [Extracted from the article]

The article features a group of 15 talented visual journalists known as the Shooting Stars of 2023, including Carolina Cimenti, Larry Deklinski and Jaime Green. It mentions that these individuals come from various backgrounds and publications, ranging from small local papers to large corporate entities. It also mentions that they all share a passion for visual storytelling and a dedication to their craft, capturing moments and communicating narratives through their photographs and videos.

The article discusses the decline of local newsrooms and newspapers in the United States, leading to news deserts and ghost papers. It highlights the acquisition and downsizing of news brands by larger enterprises, resulting in reduced coverage and staff cuts. The article features the experiences of journalists from different communities, emphasizing the importance of local news and the need for new ownership models and investments in local journalism.

The article explores how Hometown News Media is making news free and profitable while selling local news. Topics include Daily papers started relying on national stories to fill their pages, leaving residents with less information to consume about their neighborhoods; and corporate acquisitions are associated with a decline in the quantity of local content produced as Hometown's community-driven articles expanded the media group's reach.

The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, has launched a high-end international travel program as a creative way to generate revenue and build community. The program, led by Editor-in-Chief Autumn Phillips, offers immersive and transformative experiences for readers. The paper partnered with Academic Travel Abroad to handle logistics and will receive 25% of the profits. Trips to Cuba, Cambodia, Morocco, Rwanda, and Northern Ireland are planned for the inaugural year, with participants meeting local experts and engaging in activities beyond typical travel itineraries. The response has been positive, with the March trip to Cuba already at full capacity. The program aims to foster ongoing connections among participants and provide intellectual evenings for alumni. [Extracted from the article]

The article announces several personnel changes, hiring and promotions which include James Briggs promoted to general manager of the Star Beacon in Ashtabula, New York; Robert Cairns, promoted to Editor of the paper, Publisher Fred Scheller, and appointment of Ken Harding for Hearst Newspapers.

The article explores Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, has announced plans to retire, no later than Dec. 31. He has agreed to remain with the paper while the board identifies his successor and to assist with the transition. "At the board's request," he said, "I've agreed to stick around through the end of 2023 as a senior adviser to my replacement."

E&P Quick ReadsJunior diplomats from U.S. newspapers gather around while Michael Robb of the Seattle Post Intelligencer reads from the New Testament at the doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.— Accompanied a story entitled "JDs of 10 Papers Visit Holy Places," Editor & Publisher, February 5, 1968"Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us."― William O. Douglas, an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1939 to 1975PHOTO (COLOR)PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the news operations shutdown at the Marion County Record in Kansas by local police officers based on accusations that the paper nefariously obtained information on a prior driving under the influence (DUI) conviction and license suspension as of September 2023. Topics covered include news organizations' alarm on the egregious First Amendment violation, and calls for investigation of the incident. Also noted is the proper procedure of issuing a subpoena on the subject.

The article informs about Street Sense Media, which is a part of a global network of street papers with a similar business model to earn income as independent contractors. Topics include Street Sense Media's reputation and trust with the community grew to develop case management; and housing to find a place to live, employment, physical and mental health care and other services which are often challenging to access because of regulations and government bureaucracies.

The article features the "Harvey World Herald" newspaper in Illinois that delivers local hometown coverage in 2022. Topics discussed include its start by native Amethyst J. Davis in October 2021 to address political corruption that has led to community distrust, and her hope to build a sustainable business model, relying on grants, digital advertising and subscribers. Also noted are the paper's small newsroom, staffed by just one reporter, and its main support from older community residents.

The article discusses the social studies curriculum to teach children about their local community. Topics include local newspaper and offered to provide social studies content for kids while children read newspapers, reading levels improve, and understand how to be active participants in their community. Topics include revenue stream is space to sell to local businesses that want to support for local schools; and value of Kid Scoop can deliver their papers to schools and create an interest.