Bloomington has several news outlets that report on pressing issues in the community, but because the local news landscape is fragmented, many residents have expressed a desire for a curated summary of the news. A newsletter called Today in Bloomington says it does just that. But is it truly part of the local news ecosystem? Read Mark Stosberg’s analysis here.
A recent report by The State of Local News Project at Northwestern University documents the changing local news landscape across the country. Among other findings, it shows how many news outlets are operating in each county across the country. Southern Indiana, for example, has more counties classified as news deserts than news oases. Republished from The Conversation.
Rebecca Hill, president of the Limestone Post board of directors, is a frequent writer for the magazine, and she has penned a letter to you, our subscribers, to show LP’s commitment to the community, why she prefers the long-form stories that we feature, and why such reporting has become so crucial. She also explains how donations help — and how your donation this month will be doubled! Click here to open Rebecca’s letter.
