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Howie: Why would any smart newspaper keep printing? Nobody reads — or pays — for a paper anymore.
If I were running a local news outfit, I’d drop print tomorrow. I’d shove every last nickel into being the most relentless, indispensable, hyper-local digital news shop this side of the Mississippi. I’d break stories first, tell them sharper, dig harder than any neighboring outlet.
Howie on Local Media: Pine Knot News racks up statewide honors, KBJR the gold standard in regional television news
Unlike many small papers hollowed out by budget cuts or distant ownership, the Pine Knot’s modest downtown office remains a lively hub. Readers drop by to pay subscriptions, slip engagement announcements over the counter, or tip off staff to the next big council fight.
Howie: Inspired by Sid Hartman, I'm still chasing hometown excellence
My professional approach has been defined by two core principles I learned from Sid: outwork everyone and never betray a source. Like him, I’ve devoted countless hours to building relationships — with coaches, athletes, parents and administrators.
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