Hi-tech businessmen Ted Leonsis and Jason Calacanis have written about the decline of the printed newspaper, believing the future is online.
The Contexting blog recently published a nice piece with a different view, embracing the local newspaper:
You need to know what’s going on in your community. From births to obituaries, the local paper does all of the work for you. That awareness translates into good conversation with people in your community about what’s going on in their lives. You might pray through your city’s current events. You may decide to seek out the victims of a local house fire or volunteer to help with a local after-school program. Don’t just read the articles, either; local businesses, churches, and events are advertised throughout. You are surrounded by opportunities to serve, enjoy, save, and connect. Read all about them in your local paper.
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Print Is Not Dead