Community Revives Rural Newspapers Through Efforts
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Some newspapers closed in Wyoming and South Dakota. But new owners quickly bought these newspapers. These owners want to help the small towns keep getting local news.
Many newspapers are closing these days because of money problems. One editor said the new owner can make money. Other owners feel it is their duty to help the towns.
A company closed 31 newspapers because they had money issues. Soon, two groups said they would buy some papers. One group will buy papers in Wyoming, and another in South Dakota. All the old workers can have their jobs back.
Some towns do not have radio or TV stations. The newspaper is the only place to get news. If the newspaper closes, the town will lose important information.
The newspapers in South Dakota are popular and make money. One town lost its radio station last year. It is good that people are helping to keep these newspapers alive.
Questions
Why did some newspapers close in Wyoming and South Dakota?
They closed because of money problems.
What do the new owners want to do for the small towns?
They want to help the small towns keep getting local news.
What happens if the newspaper closes in a town without radio or TV?
The town will lose important information.
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