If the media is folks' way to stay connected and informed in the community but the media is providing less and less news, then imagine how could people's lives could be changed with more information.
What is the community missing from a lack of local news? I don't know and I don't think there is a way to find out. But plenty of studies show the connection between the flow of information and the health of a community.
Now I'm not saying that if the media was not creating gaps in news the local economy would be fixed. But it could be better.
We could have a more informed and better equipped workforce. Our area could be the home to a vibrant government with every race contested and the best candidates representing their constituents (instead of the only name on the ballot).
With a community that is bursting with information, the area becomes more vibrant and connected.
So how do we know what information is lacking? We are going to ask.
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