Meet our friend Fred. You probably know him, or someone just like him.
As the cartoon shows, his local newspaper has been there for each milestone in Fred's life - the day he was born, the day he married, the day his child was born, the eventual day he will pass on.
But that's only a small part of the story. There will be so many more milestones - some ordinary, others extraordinary - that will be included in the living history of his local newspaper.
The newspaper will be there when his son makes the middle school honor roll and his daughter wins a personal best in her high school swimming meet. Fred and his wife, making every penny count, will turn to the newspaper to find the best deals in town. Fred will turn to the newspaper when he needs a new job, a new roof and a new lawnmower.
When his nephew gets sick, the newspaper will be there to announce a benefit supper to help pay medical bills. And when his nephew recuperates and earns Grand Champion at the county fair, the newspaper will be there again.
Fred will keep tabs on his community through his newspaper's investigative reporting and the legal notices it publishes. He will turn to the newspaper for information on candidates and issues when deciding how he will vote in the upcoming election. When Fred's town council decides to raise his taxes? His personal watchdog, his local newspaper, will be there, reporting how much and why.
When a huge storm threatens, when his neighbor is injured in an accident, when there's a bumper crop, the newspaper will be there for Fred.
The newspaper will be there to share other viewpoints, so Fred can gain a wider perspective. And when Fred has something to say, the newspaper will be there to give him a voice.
Oct. 6-13 is National Newspaper Week. Its theme this year is Your Newspaper, Your Community, Your Life.
That's why we're telling you about Fred. Chances are, you know someone just like him. You may even be Fred.
Sunday, Oct. 13 marks the 115th anniversary of The Monroe Times. Over the years, we've evolved to reflect the changes in our society and our community. But one thing remains constant - our commitment to community journalism. We strive to provide all the news that's important and relevant to our readers. From serving as a public watchdog to providing a venue for announcements of community activities, we, as your local newspaper, live the motto of Your Newspaper, Your Community, Your Life every day.
We're honored to be Fred's eyes and ears on the community. We know he's counting on us.
As the cartoon shows, his local newspaper has been there for each milestone in Fred's life - the day he was born, the day he married, the day his child was born, the eventual day he will pass on.
But that's only a small part of the story. There will be so many more milestones - some ordinary, others extraordinary - that will be included in the living history of his local newspaper.
The newspaper will be there when his son makes the middle school honor roll and his daughter wins a personal best in her high school swimming meet. Fred and his wife, making every penny count, will turn to the newspaper to find the best deals in town. Fred will turn to the newspaper when he needs a new job, a new roof and a new lawnmower.
When his nephew gets sick, the newspaper will be there to announce a benefit supper to help pay medical bills. And when his nephew recuperates and earns Grand Champion at the county fair, the newspaper will be there again.
Fred will keep tabs on his community through his newspaper's investigative reporting and the legal notices it publishes. He will turn to the newspaper for information on candidates and issues when deciding how he will vote in the upcoming election. When Fred's town council decides to raise his taxes? His personal watchdog, his local newspaper, will be there, reporting how much and why.
When a huge storm threatens, when his neighbor is injured in an accident, when there's a bumper crop, the newspaper will be there for Fred.
The newspaper will be there to share other viewpoints, so Fred can gain a wider perspective. And when Fred has something to say, the newspaper will be there to give him a voice.
Oct. 6-13 is National Newspaper Week. Its theme this year is Your Newspaper, Your Community, Your Life.
That's why we're telling you about Fred. Chances are, you know someone just like him. You may even be Fred.
Sunday, Oct. 13 marks the 115th anniversary of The Monroe Times. Over the years, we've evolved to reflect the changes in our society and our community. But one thing remains constant - our commitment to community journalism. We strive to provide all the news that's important and relevant to our readers. From serving as a public watchdog to providing a venue for announcements of community activities, we, as your local newspaper, live the motto of Your Newspaper, Your Community, Your Life every day.
We're honored to be Fred's eyes and ears on the community. We know he's counting on us.
