Guest Editorial: Do We Really Need Local Libraries And Small-Town Newspapers?

By David Johnson, banner@mckenziebanner.com • July 21, 2026

From the Jul 21, 2026 e-Edition

With the world at our fingertips via the click of a mouse or the touch of a mobile phone screen, are libraries and newspapers necessary anymore, especially in small towns?

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