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EDITORIAL: The news you help create

| January 24, 2025 1:00 AM

At The Press, we pride ourselves on bringing you the stories that matter. But what many of our readers might not realize is that we don’t just sit around waiting for the news to find us — we rely on you, our community, to bring it to us. Whether it’s an issue affecting your neighborhood, a local business doing something remarkable, or an event that’s shaping the lives of people around you, the stories that fill our pages often start with a tip from someone just like you. 

We want to tell you how vital your input is to our coverage. Every day, our reporters scan the world around them, chasing leads, investigating angles, and trying to capture the pulse of the community. But we know we can’t do it alone. Our newsroom’s best work often starts with a single phone call, an email, or a social media message from someone with a story to tell. 

It’s not just about breaking news. Sometimes the most compelling pieces are those that highlight the quiet but profound moments happening around us. A local artist holding an exhibition, a small business overcoming adversity, a school teacher implementing a groundbreaking program — these stories often come from people who see something worth sharing but might not think their voice matters. In fact, it’s often these kinds of stories that resonate the most with our readers. 

You might be wondering, “Why would my story be of interest?” The truth is, if something matters to you, chances are it matters to someone else. The issues we face, the triumphs we celebrate, and the challenges we endure are often shared experiences. What feels like a small moment to you can be the story that sparks a wider conversation. And when it does, it can change minds, start movements or simply remind us of what makes this community special. 

As an editorial board, we are always ready to listen. If you have a story, please seek one of us out and share it. No idea is too small, no tip too trivial. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us. 

So, if you have something to share, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Whether it’s a phone call to our newsroom, a direct message on social media, or a simple email, we want to hear from you. Your experiences and observations are what make The Press truly a reflection of the community it serves. 

In the end, the news we report is shaped by the people who live it. Together, we can amplify your voice and tell the stories that matter most.